Acorn TV Renewals Art Detectives For Season 2

An Acorn TV original Crime Drama has been renewed for a 2nd Season. 

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Acorn TV has renewed their series Art Detectives for Season 2. This series’ description reads: 

“Art Detectives is set against a backdrop of Old Master paintings, Banksy street art, rare antiquities and priceless collectibles, and the Heritage Crime Unit who must track them down. The other art detective here is straight-talking DC Shazia Malik (Nina Singh). Together, she and DI Mick Palmer (Stephen Moyer) navigate a rich and colorful world driven by greed, obsession, lust, and revenge to solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques.” 

Now for the new season, Larry Lamb from BBC’s Gavin & Stacey and EastEnders, is returning for the show. He will be playing Ron Palmer, who is Mick’s charismatic, art-forging father. He is currently serving time in an open prison after handling the stolen Sickert painting that Mick recovered at the end of Season 1. 

Series Star Stephen Moyer has this to say about the new season: 

“Great art, rare antiques, expensive collections and a battered satchel — what’s not to love about Mick Palmer? I’m really looking forward to filming these eight new episodes and reuniting with the brilliant Nina Singh. This new season is packed with drama, excitement, tension and surprises. I can’t wait to be back in Belfast, working alongside our wonderful production team again.” 

Meanwhile, The Series’ Co-Creator & Writer, Paul Powell, has this to say as well about the new season: 

“We are delighted that DI Mick Palmer and DC Shazia Malik are back in the picture for a second season of gripping murder mysteries. Heritage Crime returns, exposing the dark side of the art and antiques world, as our heroes track down stolen artefacts, flush out fakes and solve a series of ingenious murders. Proof that beautiful objects can make people do very ugly things.” 

Acorn TV’s SVP Of Programming, Don Klees, added: 

“Acorn TV viewers eagerly embraced the first season of Art Detectives for its compelling characters and unique twist on the mystery genre. On the heels of successful, and well-received seasons of You’re Killing Me and Harry Wild, we’re thrilled to be bringing fans another round of investigations that’s sure to keep them guessing throughout each episode.” 

Finally, Managing Partner At Dynamic Television, Daniel March, said: 

“Unlike the art depicted in the show, a second season order never gets old. The series is a masterpiece in how to make heritage crimes truly exciting television. It’s a testament to the exceptional Stephen Moyer and the very talented team at Black Dog for their commitment to artisanal crafted murders!” 

The show is set to start filming in Belfast and Northern Ireland soon. The new season will start with a 2-part special this December, and then the season will premiere sometime in 2027.