The arrival of “Blue Lights” season 3 on our screens will delight the audience that began watching the show in May 2023 and astonish those that have somehow missed it. There are police procedurals everywhere but this one manages the trick of avoiding obvious tropes and making the viewer bond with and root for the officers sent out onto the mean streets of Belfast.
Here’s how to watch “Blue Lights” season 3 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
Blue Lights’ season 3 – Dates, time, channel
“Blue Lights” season 3 premieres on Monday, September 29 on BBC One from 9 p.m. BST.
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Some of us have still not got over the death of the kindly veteran copper Gerry Cliff (played by Richard Dormer) in season one but the rest of that cast are still with the Northern Ireland Police Service and based at the fictional Blackthorn station.Â
As you might expect from a show that killed off one of its major characters in the first season, no punches are pulled this time we are promised more hard-hitting and darker stories than ever (see below for co-creator Declan Lawn’s revelations).
These will include a criminal conspiracy, paramilitaries involved with the drug trade and organized crime and the sexual exploitation of children in care. And that’s just the day job. Off-duty offers precious little respite for most of the characters.Â
Read on to find out how to watch “Blue Lights” season 3 online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch ‘Blue Lights’ season 3 for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch ‘Blue Lights’ season 3 from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), “Blue Lights” season 3 should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you’d select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch “Blue Lights” season 3 online and on-demand.
How to watch ‘Blue Lights’ season 3 around the world
Can I watch ‘Blue Lights’ season 3 in the United States?
Yes. “Blue Lights” season 3 will be released on Britbox  in the U.S. on Thursday, November 13, 2025
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for FREE much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
How to watch ‘Blue Lights’ season 3 online and on-demand in the U.K.
“Blue Lights” season 3 premieres on BBC One from 9 p.m. BST. on Monday, September 29. It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
You don’t have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch ‘Blue Lights’ season 3 online or on TV in Canada?
Yes. As with the U.S., “Blue Lights” season 3 will be released on Britbox in Canada on Thursday, November 13.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show for FREE much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Can I watch ‘Blue Lights’ season 3 online in Australia?
Yes. “Blue Lights” season 3 will be broadcast in Australia on SBS-On Demand from Thursday, October 9.
However, if you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on the BBC earlier you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Watch On
‘Blue Lights’ season 3 – Cast
Siân Brooke as Grace Ellis
Martin McCann as Stevie NeilÂ
Katherine Devlin as Annie Conlon
Nathan Braniff as Tommy Foster
Joanne Crawford as Inspector Helen McNallyÂ
Andi Osho as Sandra CliffÂ
Michael Smiley as Paul ‘Colly’ CollinsÂ
Cathy Tyson as Dana Morgan
‘Blue Lights’ season 3 – Episode guide
Season 03 Episode 01: The arrest of young drug dealer Sandy McKnight begins to expose a criminal conspiracy involving every level of Belfast’s society, from wealthy businesswoman Dana Morgan to vulnerable teenager Lindsay Singleton.
S03 E02: A car crash has traumatic consequences for Aisling, while the fallout creates a deadly situation for the section. Grace turns to child protection to try and help Lindsay.
S03 E03: Grace and Shane push boundaries for Lindsay’s sake as a threat closes in. Aisling and Tommy respond to a call-out where things are not as they seem, with unexpected consequences.
S03 E04: Grace offers up a secret about her own past in an attempt to connect to Lindsay. Aisling’s erratic behaviour forces Tommy to make a heartbreaking decision.
S03 E05: Grace and Sean bring in George for questioning, leading Morgan to take drastic measures to silence him. Shane faces an unexpected situation on a routine call-out.
S03 E06: Grace and Sean are under serious threat, while Lindsay’s testimony exposes the Ginleys. Colly takes a risk to go after Morgan, and Fogerty decides Tina is no longer useful.
‘Blue Lights’ season 3 – FAQ
What has co-creator/ co-writer Declan Lawn said about ‘Blue Lights’ season 3?
“Season three looks at the professional apparatus alongside organised crime, and how paramilitaries in Belfast are often in thrall to international organised crime gangs using the territory as a stopping off point for large scale drug smuggling. It also looks at sexual exploitation of kids in care. These storylines are entirely fictional but informed by careful research so have a real authenticity.
“Cathy Tyson plays Dana Morgan, a new powerful figure on the criminal side, and her nemesis within the police is Intelligence Department cop Paul “Colly” Collins who is played by Michael Smiley. In saying that, many of the regular characters are back and ready for action. We hope there are quite a few gripping moments, and a few emotional ones too. In this season our main characters go through some very difficult things.”
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including “Strike: Ink Black Heart”, “Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special”, “Call The Midwife”, “Doctor Who: Joy to the World”, “Strictly Come Dancing”, “Outnumbered” and plenty more.
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