Overview
- Acorn TV confirmed on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 that it has renewed Art Detectives and ordered a two-part special for December 2026 plus a six-episode second season for 2027.
- Production is set to start in July 2026 in Belfast and across Northern Ireland with location shoots and local crews mobilizing this month.
- Stephen Moyer will return as lead DI Mick Palmer and as an executive producer, and co-star Nina Singh is back with Larry Lamb also set to reprise his role in the new episodes.
- The series is produced by Black Dog Television, Dynamic Television and Acorn Media Enterprises with funding from Northern Ireland Screen, tying the show to local incentives and on‑the‑ground spending.
- Season 1 was Acorn TV’s most-watched new series premiere and the renewal reflects the streamer’s push to expand its original mysteries while keeping the show’s core creative team intact.