The Australian murder mystery series Darby and Joan was a big hit during its first season, and now the Acorn TV original will return for season 2. The series centers on a widowed former nurse who traverses the Australian countryside with a retired detective in search of answers regarding her late husband’s death. Fitting squarely in the category of a cozy murder mystery, Darby and Joan is unique because it focuses on the depth of the characters and uses its mystery framework as a backdrop to explore Joan and her personal journey.

Darby and Joan is not unlike the multitude of other murder mystery programs available on Acorn TV, but the British-American streamer found something clever and original by transporting the characters to the Australian Outback. Joan’s journey for closure makes it more personal than the usual aloof and cheeky detective stories, but similar to British murder mysteries, Darby and Joan has a light and playful attitude as well. The door was left open for season 2, and the possibilities are seemingly endless for the unlikely detective duo.

Darby And Joan Season 2 Latest News

Season 2 Is Renewed

Though it took nearly two years for the news to arrive, the latest update on the cozy mystery series sees Darby and Joan renewed for a second season. As reported by Deadline, the popular hit will return for new episodes in the near future and is expected to go into production later in 2024. Along with the news of the show’s renewal, it was also revealed that lead actors Bryan Brown and Greta Scacchi will reprise their roles as the titular Jack Darby and Joan Kirkhope.

Darby And Joan Season 2 Is Confirmed

Acorn TV Has Renewed Season 2

Unlike many American shows which rely on quick renewals and even quicker turnaround times between seasons, British and Aussie series aren’t afraid to make audiences wait for a renewal. With that said, it took nearly two years for Darby and Joan to score a season 2 renewal when the order finally came in June 2024. Thankfully, fans won’t have to wait too much longer, and the show is expected to begin filming again later in 2024.

Darby And Joan Season 2 Cast

The Main Stars Will Return

The casts of shows like Darby and Joan usually fluctuate from episode to episode, with only a handful of central characters appearing in each. As such, the number of cast and characters likely to return to Darby and Joan season 2 is quite small and only comprises the largest roles. As the title dictates, Greta Scacchi will reprise her role as Joan Kirkhope, and so will Bryan Brown as Jack Darby. Additionally, Anna McGahan could also return as Joan’s daughter, Rebecca Kirkhope, because she began playing a more central role in the story as the season wore on.

The known cast of Darby and Joan season 2 includes:

Darby And Joan Season 2 Story Details

What Can Happen In Season 2?

Subverting many of the tropes of murder mystery TV shows, the ending of Darby and Joan season 1 gave its main character closure as she finally discovered Ian’s secrets and was able to clear his name. Though that would normally spell the end of a murder mystery, season 2 of Darby and Joan will continue to explore Jack Darby’s sordid past and allow him to get the closure that he worked so hard to help Joan achieve. Also, it could continue the mystery-of-the-week format that is the backdrop for the titular characters’ personal journeys.