The Split Up is the upcoming legal drama designed to fill the gaping hole left by the end of The Split on BBC One.
The spin-off includes a totally new cast, and features a “powerhouse British South Asian family firm”. Even better, Unforgotten legend Sanjeev Bhaskar will lead the cast.
While nothing can ever replace the OG series starring Nicola Walker, which ran from 2018 and 2022. Of course, viewers will know the series finished with a Spain-set swansong in 2024.
Here’s everything you need to know about The Split Up, coming soon to BBC One, including plot, cast, start date, and location.
What’s the plot of The Split spin-off The Split Up on BBC One?
The Split Up is an upcoming legal drama on BBC One. It’s set in the highly “charged world of Manchester’s high net worth divorce circuit”.
The series centres on Kishan Law, a powerhouse British South Asian family firm, and the go-to for the city’s elite.
A synopsis tells us: “The fast-rising star of Kishan Law is Aria Kishan, poised to step up and take the mantle from her father Dhruv. However, the death of her mother has cast a new light over these plans for Dhruv. He has begun to wonder if his daughter can, or should, take on this responsibility single handedly.”
Meanwhile, Aria’s relationship is placed under scrutiny, too. Her wedding to long-term partner Neal is on the horizon. But with their personal and professional so entwined it’s unclear if their relationship can withstand any more pressure. Enter her former secret flame who arrives in Manchester unexpectedly…
Alongside her siblings Maya and Kav, Aria must navigate the splits that divide family and those we love. She must ask herself: who should you live your life for?”
How many episodes is it?
The Split Up will be six episodes of one hour each.
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, said: “We’re thrilled to announce this outstanding cast for The Split Up, led by Ritu Arya and Sanjeev Bhaskar. Abi Morgan’s The Split is one of our most loved dramas and in The Split Up Ursula Rani Sarma has superbly created a new family of Manchester lawyers whose professional and personal lives will keep viewers hooked.”
Where is it filmed?
Filming for The Split Up has begun in Manchester as of October 2025. The series is set there, and filmed in and around the vibrant metropolitan city.
Of course, fans will know that the mother TV show The Split was set in London.
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