New 'exceptional' BBC thriller, Two Weeks In August, aired its explosive final episode last month10:01, 04 Jul 2026BBC has confirmed Two Weeks In August's replacement after the gripping thriller came to an end last month.‌The series, which boasts a star-studded cast, aired its finale, episode eight, on Saturday 27 June. It is also available to watch as a whole on BBC iPlayer.‌Written and created by Sally4Ever's Catherine Shepherd, the 'witty and painfully relatable' series follows a group of friends who reunite for a summer holiday.‌However, the picture-perfect getaway is quickly thrown into turmoil by an illicit kiss and things go from bad to worse when they get trapped on the island.During episode eight, the series finale, a deadly wildfire on the remote Greek island forces Zoe, played by Jessica Raine, and her friends to choose the lives they really want as they attempt to escape the blaze.‌Two Weeks In August aired every Saturday night in the coveted 9pm slot on BBC One.However, now that the series has finished, the 9pm slot has been replaced this Saturday, 4 July, with BBC News at 9:15pm followed by MOTD Live: FIFA World Cup 2026 at 9:30pm.It comes as Two Weeks In August received rave reviews with the show having an impressive 88% Rotten Tomatoes score.‌One viewer said: "An incredible series. There isn't a single actor in this show who failed to fully embody their role. Every actor-without exception-became the character they were portraying. The cast is exceptionally talented and remarkably well matched."I would especially like to take my hat off to Damien Molony. He is truly an actor of outstanding talent. The storytelling, the locations, and the way the subplots intertwine and transition into one another make the series highly engaging and compelling. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it."‌A different show watcher put: "I started watching this thinking it would be one of those light entertaining series to watch whilst doing other things. Instead I ended up completely hooked."It contains characters who go through real dramas and dilemmas. Some I hated at times, to later admire. The characters felt real and relatable. They deal with real life situations and emotional decisions. All squeezed into a two week holiday on a beautiful island. What not to like!"While another fan wrote: "This was refreshingly different - I loved the Greek myth supernatural strand bringing a universal lens to the relationships in a group of (closely observed, brilliantly acted) friends and their families on an excruciatingly awful holiday."Article continues belowTwo Weeks In August is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.