Overview
- Multiple outlets reported the renewal on June 12, 2026, and production is scheduled to begin in January 2027 with Kudos returning as the producer.
- Netflix declined to comment publicly on the announcement, which sources say was driven by steady completion and strong daily engagement in the U.K. and Ireland.
- Season 1 concluded on a major cliffhanger that increased fan demand for more episodes and helped justify the streamer’s decision to order a follow-up.
- Creator Stephen Knight has previously mapped out at least four seasons that would extend the saga toward mid-20th century settings, but his exact role in season two is unclear because of other commitments.
- The series won praise in the U.K. and U.S. while drawing criticism in Ireland for historical inaccuracies, and the renewal raises questions about scheduling and the high costs of producing a period drama filmed mainly in Liverpool and Manchester.