Sherwood season two is set to return, but fans are eager to know how many episodes the new series will feature. After a gripping first season filled with family feuds, political unrest, and murder, Sherwood is back after more than two years. The community is once again plunged into chaos in 2024 when a family becomes the target of a deadly attack, living in fear.
How many episodes are in Sherwood season 2? Sherwood season two will premiere this Bank Holiday Weekend, kicking off on Sunday, August 25, at 9pm on BBC One. This time around, viewers will be treated to six episodes. The season opener airs on August 25, followed by episode two on Monday, August 26, at the same time.
Following the initial episodes, the remaining four will be broadcast on subsequent Sunday and Monday nights. Mark your calendars for the season finale of Sherwood season two, which will air on Monday, September 9. For those who can't catch it live, episodes will also be available on BBC iPlayer alongside the live broadcasts on BBC One.
And going by the drama’s synopsis, this new series will certainly be worth the two-year wait . The official description teases: "The second series of Sherwood further explores the powerful themes that made the first so resonant to audiences across the UK." "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 coal 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." Sherwood season two premieres on Sunday, August 25, at 9pm on BBC One..
