With Suits
, Patrick J. Adams became a household name, and his stardom reached new heights. But ever since Suits
wrapped up its last season in 2019, fans are itching to see Adams back in action in a similar role. Though he has worked in shows like PLAN B
and Accused
, what fans want is to see him deliver the same gripping performance with intensity that he did in Suits.
Now their prayers have been answered, and he is ready to deliver with an upcoming drama.
Brought into existence by BBC and Netflix, the drama explores a real-life tragedy. And fans do not have to wait long for it, as the first looks from the show are out.
Promising first looks and other stars of the show besides Patrick J. Adams
Fierce looks with determination on his mind and confidence on his face are the perfect looks for Patrick J. Adams. This year, he is bringing them back for The Bombing of Pan Am 103
. Netflix and BBC have released the first looks of the thriller
, and it is safe to say that fans will be satisfied. In two different shots, Adams is seen donning suits and trench coats and is sporting the sleek look of someone in authority.
First looks at THE BOMBING OF PAN AM 103, A new coproduction between the #BBC and #NETFLIX .
It’ll air first in the UK before hitting Netflix globally pic.twitter.com/qh3k69GShV
— OTT Plus (@ottplus12345) March 26, 2025
The show, initially called Lockerbie
, promises a stellar cast full of talented actors like Connor Swindells, known for S– Education
& SAS Rogue
Heroes
, Merritt Wever from Severance,
Eddie Marsan from Ray Donovan
,
Tony Curran, Peter Mullan, James Harkness, Khalid Laith, Amanda Drew,
and a few more. The production is bringing extreme talent on overboard
with such a house-full cast.
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With the first look out and creating a stir in the audience, the trailer is soon to follow. But with such serious issues, fans must be wondering what the plot of the show is.
What is the storyline for a show that brought Netflix and BBC together?
While BBC and Netflix happen to be giant broadcasters and TV platforms in their own rights, The
Bombing of Pan Am 103
happens to be the special project that brings them together, thanks to the critical storyline. The series will be covering the bomb explosion on flight Pan Am 103, which happened on 21 December 1988 when the plane was flying from Heathrow to JFK. The unfortunate accident happened in Lockerbie, which took the life of 190 American citizens and 43 British citizens.
First Look at #TheBombingOfPanAm103
Based on the true story of the bombing of a passenger plane over Lockerbie in 1988 & the quest to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Produced by World Productions, part of #ITVStudios, in association with MGM Television and Night Train Media pic.twitter.com/dvu7YyDbdd
— ITV Studios (@itvstudios) March 26, 2025
Patrick J. Adams will be seen in a leading role once again. Though a release date is yet to be confirmed, in the UK the show will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, and on Netflix it will be available in all countries. To keep the story authentic and reach the crux of the matter, it is minutely researched by filmmaker Adam Morane-Griffiths, who got in touch with the families and authorities involved.
Indeed, the first looks are exciting and raise curiosity. Will you be watching Adams’ upcoming show? Tell us in the comments.