Overview
- Masterpiece released a first-look teaser following Sunday’s Season 1 finale in the U.S., and said Season 2 will air next year on PBS.
- New cast members for Season 2 include Richard Rankin, Sarah Alexander, and Nia Ashi, joining the returning ensemble.
- Showrunner Debbie Horsfield said the story resumes about five to six months after the events of the finale.
- Horsfield also said Season 2 will depict a spousal rape, indicating the series will address traumatic material.
- Production backing remains strong, with Season 2 already filmed and a Season 3 renewal announced in March.