Sherwood Season 2 Release Date, Cast Members, Storyline, Trailer, and Everything
Sherwood’s second season is on the way! It is great news for viewers, as millions enjoyed the first season. The specific release date for season 2 has yet to be announced, but fans are eagerly waiting for it.
BBC One’s crime drama series Sherwood was created by James Graham and inspired by 2004’s real murders in Nottinghamshire, England. It debuted in June 2022, and David Morrissey played the lead role.
The show has been nominated and won several awards, including the 2023 BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor (Adeel Akhtar). On IMDb, the series received a 7.4 rating, and Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 100% approval rating and an 8.9 average score.
Keep reading to learn more about Sherwood season 2, including the release date, cast, plot, and more.
Sherwood Season 2 Release Date
No release date has been announce for Sherwood season 2. The show debuted on BBC One in June 2022. It has been renewed for the second season on June 28, 2022, a few minutes after the finale episode aired.
Take a first look at Sherwood series two.
Written by @mrJamesGraham, made by our production label, @HouseFilmTV, and with an all-star line-up of new and returning cast members, Sherwood will return to BBC iPlayer and BBC One later this year.
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In the renewal announcement, the creator, James Graham, expressed his gratitude by saying, “I’ve been so deeply moved by the response to Sherwood,” and continued, “These stories come from my home, and I want to specifically express gratitude to my community for whom I know these subjects can be difficult, but – I hope – important ones to explore.”
There is no information regarding the production status of the second season. However, it is expected to arrive this year. We will add the official release date when it is announced here.
Sherwood Season 2 Plot Synopsis – Spoilers Ahead
The series was set in a Nottinghamshire mining village and started with DCI Ian St Clair investigating the death of Gary Jackson, a former trade unionist. The show uncovers the already fractured community with two shocking murders, Gary Jackson and Keith Frogson, and leads to the largest manhunt in British history that connected to the 1980s miners’ strike.
The second season will also explore the themes of fractured communities and focus on two new families who were intertwined with old rivalries and revenge.
Sherwood Season 2 Cast Members List
David Morrissey will surely return to lead the series as DCS Ian St Clair alongside Lesley Manville as Julie Jackson and Lorraine Ashbourne as Daphne Sparrow. Robert Glenister also reprises his role as DI Kevin Salisbury.
Some new faces added to the cast list for the second season include Monica Dolan, Robert Lindsay, David Harewood, Sharlene Whyte, Stephen Dillane, and Christine Bottomley.
Philip Jackson, Ria Zmitrowicz, and Aisling Loftus also joined in Sherwood season 2 alongside Robert Emms and Oliver Huntingdon. However, the details about their characters are yet to be disclosed.
The expected returned cast members list is as follows:
- David Morrissey as DCS Ian St Clair
- Lesley Manville as Julie Jackson
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Daphne Sparrow
- Robert Glenister as DI Kevin Salisbury
- Bill Jones as Ronan Sparrow
- Perry Fitzpatrick as Rory Sparrow
- Adam Hugill as Scott Rowley
The new cast members list is as follows:
- Monica Dolan (The Thief)
- David Harewood (The Night Manager)
- Robert Lindsay (Maleficent 2)
- Stephen Dillane (Game of Thrones)
- Christine Bottomley (Back To Life)
- Sharlene Whyte (Stephen)
- Philip Jackson (Raised by Wolves)
- Aisling Loftus (War and Peace)
- Michael Balogun (The Lehman Trilogy)
- Oliver Huntingdon (Happy Valley)
- Jorden Myrie (The Strays)
- and Ria Zmitrowicz (Three Girls)
- Robert Emms (Chernobyl)
- Conor Deane (All Creatures Great & Small)
- Bethany Asher (Wild Bill)
Sherwood Season 2 Episode Title List
Like the first season, Sherwood’s second season has six episodes, and each episode lasts one hour. However, more details about the episodes have not been revealed yet.
Until then, check the episode details for the first season below.
| Title | Directed by | Air Date |
| Episode 01 | Lewis Arnold | 13 June 2022 |
| Episode 02 | Lewis Arnold | 14 June 2022 |
| Episode 03 | Lewis Arnold | 20 June 2022 |
| Episode 04 | Ben A. Williams | 21 June 2022 |
| Episode 05 | Ben A. Williams | 27 June 2022 |
| Episode 06 | Ben A. Williams | 28 June 2022 |
Where to Watch Sherwood Season 2?
The first season was premiered on BBC One, so the second season’s episode will also be aired on the same network. Currently, we don’t have any information about when it will be released. Let’s wait for the network’s official confirmation.
All episodes of the first season are available on BBC iPlayer. If you haven’t watched the series yet, give it a try; it is worth watching.
Sherwood Production Team Members
The series was created and written by James Graham, who is a famous British playwright. The directors include Clio Barnard, Lewis Arnold, Tom George, and Ben A. Williams.
Rebecca Hodgson served as the producer, and the executive producers were Juliette Howell, Tessa Ross, Lewis Arnold, Ben Irving, James Graham, and Harriet Spencer.
Simon Archer, Nick Cooke, Sam Care, and Simon Tindall are the cinematographers and the editors are Sacha Szwarc, Maya Maffioli, Gary Dollner, Celia Haining, and Sam White. The show’s production company is House Productions.
Sherwood Season 2 Official Trailer Release
Unfortunately, there is no trailer available for Sherwood season 2. As of now, we don’t know whether the production of the second season is completed. We know that normally the trailer will be dropped near the release date of the new season, and currently, there is no information regarding the release date of season 2. We should wait a little more to get any updates about the return.
In the meantime, if you haven’t watched the trailer for the first season, you can check it below. We will add the season 2 trailer here when it is released.
FAQs
1. Is there going to be a second season of Sherwood?
Yes, the series got a renewal update for season 2.
2. How many episodes are there in the first season?
The first season contains 6 episodes.
3. Where is the filming location of the series?
The filming location of the series is Manchester, England.
Final Words
BBC’s critically acclaimed Sherwood is gearing up for its second season. The show got a quick renewal right after the conclusion of the first season. Some major cast members, including David Morrissey and Lesley Manville, are returning alongside plenty of new faces. For now, there is no confirmed release window for the upcoming season. However, it will be expected to arrive on the screen this year.
Stay tuned to this page to get all the latest news about Sherwood Season 2.
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