AMC旗下Acorn TV续订犯罪剧《Art Detectives》第二季

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®-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.

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 .