” WITHode to blush ” comes out on France Télévisions two years after its release in the UK. From the plot to the cast, here’s everything you need to know about this tense thriller.
“It’s very rare to see an Asian woman or man in a leading role on major British TV channels.”– Actress Jing Lisu admits to BBC. The Chinese-British actress plays one of the two main roles in the series. Blush code. “It’s exactly the same as in Crazy Rich Asians” – she notes. In 2018, we discovered her in a romantic comedy with Richard Armitage. Six years later, the duo are back in a British thriller that will soon air on France Télévisions.
What are we talking about?
Some people discovered the trailer for Blush code during the Tour de France, on the 4th of July stage. The story follows London policewoman Hannah Li (Jing Lisu) as she accompanies Dr Matthew Nolan (Richard Armitage) to Beijing. He must answer for a crime he says he didn’t commit. However, on board the plane, the police officer faces a significant number of deaths. A simple murder case soon turns into a massive conspiracy.
A season like no other
Both actors spoke with Jonathan Blomberg for Swedish media outlet MovieZine. Revealing the script Blush codeJing Lisu and Richard Armitage are fascinated by the script.“When I read the scripts, I couldn’t stop. This is very rare. I was curious to understand the guilt of this man. I definitely needed to find out before everyone else.”– Jing explains to Lisu.
Leave the studios for a real airplane.
Although he was not enthusiastic about the idea of becoming “Stuck on a plane for six weeks filming a TV series”Richard Armitage laughs today about his experience on season one Code Rouge. “I spent most of the time on the plane in handcuffs. It was quite difficult for me to do anything other than go to the toilet.”he says on the BBC set.
Hidden camera at the airport
Scene from Blush code Lots of talk: the one where Matthew Lane gets arrested at the airport. They kneel with their hands in the air as police point their guns at him. The actor is in the airport hall among real passengers waiting for their flight. No one was warned that the scene was not real. “I was so nervous!” The risk is that everyone will scream and run away, or not react at all.”. The tension of a thriller is present during the filming of this moment, where the suspense rivals the uncertainty of the plot.
The real ending
Richard Armitage Prometh “exciting turns”. At the end of the season, “We tell ourselves, ‘I didn’t expect this at all.’” he says into Jonathan Blomberg’s microphone. “The ending leaves the viewer unsatisfied”adds her teammate who says “I love truthful conclusions”.
The duo is still planning a second season. “I would be curious to see what kind of transport we would use.” admits Richard Armitage. As for Jing Lisu, she bets on the “The Oxford Street bus was stuck in traffic for six hours.”. Season two Blush code came out two years after these assumptions, that is, at the beginning of 2026.
Mark your calendars!
French people planning to launch the series on France Télévisions will have to wait to get a sneak peek of the second season. Season 1 Blush code can be found on France 2, Wednesday 29 July at 21:10. Six 50-minute episodes will air over two nights.
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