Acorn TV Renews 'Art Detectives'

The crime drama will return for Season 2.

July 28, 2026

Acorn TV announced today that Art Detectives has been renewed for a second season. The news comes over a year after the crime drama wrapped its 6-episode freshman run, which launched as the streamer's most-watched series premiere ever.

"Great art, rare antiques, expensive collections and a battered satchel – what's not to love about Mick Palmer?," said star and executive producer Stephen Moyer. "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."

"Acorn TV viewers eagerly embraced the first season of Art Detectives for its compelling characters and unique twist on the mystery genre," said Don Klees, Senior Vice President, Programming, Acorn TV. "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."

Set against a backdrop of Old Master paintings, Banksy street art, rare antiquities and priceless collectibles, the series follows the Heritage Crime Unit, a police department consisting of art-loving DI Mick Palmer and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik. Together, they navigate a rich and colorful world driven by greed, obsession, lust, and revenge to solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques.

Production on Season 2 of Art Detectives begins in Belfast and across Northern Ireland this July and will premiere with a two-part special this December, followed by a full 6-episode season in 2027.