Although it seems that the series would end there, Sherwood has properly shown there is more to the story than we first thought. Based on a true story and written by Quiz’s James Graham, the dark detective thriller has evolved beyond its base material. Fans of this series are waiting for the new season to arrive. So when will Sherwood season 2 be released? Here’s everything we know so far.
Sherwood season 2 release date
The second season of Sherwood is already released on BBC One and iPlayer. The first episode was recently on Sunday, August 25 at 9 p.m., and the second episode was released on Monday, August 26. BBC1 and BBCiPlayer will air weekly double bills of the remaining six-part series.
Sherwood season 2 cast speculations
- David Morrissey as Ian St Clair
- Lesley Manville as Julie Jackson
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Daphne Sparrow
- Bill Jones as Ronan Sparrow
- Perry Fitzpatrick as Rory Sparrow
- Philip Jackson as Mickey Sparrow
- Ria Zmitrowicz as Lisa Waters
- Sharlene Whyte as Pam Bottomley
- Bethany Asher as Stephie Bottomley
- Aisling Loftus as Sandy Waters
- Robert Emms as Samuel Warner
- Monica Dolan
- David Harewood
- Stephen Dillane
- Robert Lindsay
- Christine Bottomley
- Adam Hugill
- Michael Balogun
- Oliver Huntingdon
- Jorden Myrie
- Conor Deane
Sherwood season 2 plot
As per the official synopsis for season 2: “Set in the present day, it introduces two new families that find themselves entangled with the Sparrows, entering a complex web of local gangs, old rivalries, revenge and betrayal. Meanwhile, a newly appointed sheriff of Nottingham is passionately fighting against a proposed new mine for the area, which brings the promise of much needed jobs and prosperity, but also unwelcome reminders of the legacy that has mired the community for so long.”
