AMC GLOBAL MEDIA'S ACORN TV RENEWS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CRIME DRAMA "ART DETECTIVES," STARRING STEPHEN MOYER, FOR A SECOND SEASON

Acorn TV Original Series Set in the World of Historical Art Returns with a Two-Part Special in December, Followed By a Full Six-Episode Season in 2027

Production to Commence in Belfast and Across Northern Ireland This July

NEW YORK - July 28, 2026 - AMC Global Media's Acorn TV, the leading streamer for compelling international crime dramas and murder mysteries, Black Dog Television and Dynamic Television today announced that the Acorn TV Original hit crime drama Art Detectives has been renewed for a second season. The series' critically acclaimed first season, starring Actor Awards(R)-nominee Stephen Moyer (The Night Agent, The Forsytes, True Blood) as the art-loving Detective Inspector (DI) Mick Palmer, launched as Acorn TV's most-watched new series premiere ever at the time of its debut. Production on Art Detectives season two begins in Belfast and across Northern Ireland this July and will premiere with a two-part special this December, followed by a full six-episode season in 2027.

Set against a backdrop of Old Master paintings, Banksy street art, rare antiquities and priceless collectibles, Art Detectives centers around the Heritage Crime Unit, a police department consisting of art-loving DI Mick Palmer (Moyer) and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik (Nina Singh, Dalziel and Pascoe, Virdee). 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. Larry Lamb (Gavin & Stacey, EastEnders) returns as Ron Palmer, Mick's charismatic, art-forging father. He's now serving time in an open prison for handling the stolen Sickert painting that Mick recovered at the end of season one, cleverly hidden behind a portrait of Mick's mother.

Stephen Moyer, Star and Executive Producer shared: "Great art, rare antiques, expensive collections and a battered satchel - what's not to love about Mick Palmer? 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."

Paul Powell, Co-Creator, Writer and Executive Producer for Black Dog Television said: "We are delighted that DI Mick Palmer and DC Shazia Malik are back in the picture for a second season of gripping murder mysteries. Heritage Crime returns, exposing the dark side of the art and antiques world, as our heroes track down stolen artefacts, flush out fakes and solve a series of ingenious murders. Proof that beautiful objects can make people do very ugly things."

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

Daniel March, Managing Partner at Dynamic Television commented: "Unlike the art depicted in the show, a second season order never gets old. The series is a masterpiece in how to make heritage crimes truly exciting television. It's a testament to the exceptional Stephen Moyer and the very talented team at Black Dog for their commitment to artisanal crafted murders!"

Art Detectives is an Acorn TV Original Series, produced by Black Dog Television, Dynamic Television and Acorn Media Enterprises (AME), with additional funding from Northern Ireland Screen. Dynamic Television also serves as worldwide distributor, while Acorn TV holds the rights in the U.S. and Canada.

Art Detectives is created and written by Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Paul Powell and directed by Jennie Paddon, Declan Recks and Sam O'Mahony. The series is executive produced by Gaster, Ing and Powell for Black Dog Television, Daniel March and Klaus Zimmermann for Dynamic Television, Bea Tammer and Catherine Mackin for Acorn TV/Acorn Media Enterprises, and Stephen Moyer. Candida Julian-Jones is the series producer and Martin Mahon is the producer.

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About Acorn TV

AMC Global Media's Acorn TV is the leading streaming service for brilliant mysteries and suspense-driven dramas. Experience the world's best stories, from the criminally cozy to the daringly dark, and get wrapped up in gripping mysteries as Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library - all commercial-free. Acorn TV's robust slate is comprised of acclaimed original and commissioned series including the highly anticipated murder mystery You're Killing Me (Brooke Shields), the record-breaking thriller Irish Blood (Alicia Silverstone), hit crime drama Art Detectives (Stephen Moyer), popular parish mystery Murder Before Evensong (Matthew Lewis), fan-favorite UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), critical darling Inspector Ellis (Sharon D Clarke), Italy-based Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough), New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl (Kerry Godliman), lauded British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), gritty Australian whodunit Mystery Road: Origin (Mark Coles Smith) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant, Cush Jumbo) and all 25 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders, among others.   

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About Black Dog Television

Black Dog Television is a UK television production company specialising in comedy and drama. Previous productions include the critically-acclaimed murder mystery series Art Detectives (Acorn TV), comedy series Insert Name Here (BBC Two) starring Sue Perkins, Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe and quiz show Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask (UKTV). They created the fantasy sitcom Zapped (UKTV) starring Paul Kaye, Sharon Rooney and James Buckley and the much-loved children's comedy Pickle Storm (CBBC).

About Dynamic Television

Dynamic Television is an independent premium scripted company focused on originating, producing, financing, and globally distributing authored drama for international audiences. Recent productions include Harry Wild Season 5, starring Jane Seymour for AMC/Acorn TV and ZDF, and the International Emmy Award-winning drama Drops of God Season 2 (Apple TV+). Current and upcoming projects include Art Detectives (AMC/Acorn TV), Innate (Netflix Spain), You're Killing Me starring Brooke Shields, and Ms. X starring Melissa George. Dynamic partners with leading broadcasters and platforms worldwide to bring premium series to global audiences.

About Northern Ireland Screen

Northern Ireland Screen is the national screen agency for Northern Ireland. It is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its activities and projects. The organization supports the development of a dynamic and sustainable screen industry and provides opportunities for all communities to engage with and benefit from screen culture. For more information, please visit northernirelandscreen.co.uk.