Acorn TV and Channel 5 Confirm 'Dalgliesh' Season 2 Release Date

The highly anticipated second season of 'Dalgliesh' has finally gotten a release date from Acorn TV and Channel 5. The show, which adapts novels by P.D. James, will return with three new mysteries, each told over two hour-long episodes.

Season 1, which premiered in 'year', adapted novels from 1971, 1975, and 1986, and followed a similar format to Season 2, with six episodes covering the stories of 'Death Of An Expert Witness,' 'A Certain Justice,' and 'The Murder Room.' The second season will continue this trend, joining the first season's episodes based on 'Shroud for a Nightingale,' 'The Black Tower,' and 'A Taste for Death.'

Production on Season 2 is set to begin in the second half of 2022, with a debut date of 2023. The show's success has led to the confirmation of a third season, which is expected to premiere in 2024.

The news comes as a relief to fans of the show, who have been eagerly awaiting more information about the new season. 'Dalgliesh' has not been a massive hit in the states, but it did well enough to warrant a second season, and Channel 5's decision to renew it for a third season is a testament to its popularity.

The series, which stars Bertie Carvel as Detective Dalgliesh, was initially commissioned by Channel 5 and Acorn TV in October 2020. It has been produced by New Pictures, the same company behind hit shows like 'Des.' With the release date confirmed, fans can look forward to more intricate mysteries and compelling storytelling from the world of 'Dalgliesh.

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