BBC's Hit 3-Season Crime Thriller Officially Ending In 2027

Published Nov 14, 2026, 2:47 PM EST Fariba Rezwan is a Lead Editor for the Movie News team. She has been with ScreenRant for nearly five years, with roles ranging from list editor to junior news editor. During that time, Fariba has led coverage for breaking movies and TV news, including Hunger Games, Marvel, and streaming. Additionally, she has actively provided commentary and reactions to the biggest movies and shows on her YouTube channel, The Movieception Show. One of the BBC's modern-day mystery hits is ready to close out the case. The renowned British broadcaster has many beloved series, ranging from sci-fi to thrillers. In fact, the BBC has a rich selection of hit mystery crime thrillers, including Line of Duty, Sherlock, and Luther. One of its ongoing series is the critically acclaimed thriller, Sherwood, starring David Morrissey, Lesley Manville, Claire Rushbrook, and Lorraine Ashbourne. Now the crime drama's fate has been decided as it readies for season 3. In an interview on Sky's Backstory with Cathy Newman, Sherwood creator James Graham confirmed that season 3 "will be the last series, and it will be out in January, February time." The 2004 murders that took place in Nottinghamshire, England were a source of inspiration for Sherwood. The plot follows the death of a former union activist, whose connections to the miners' strike raise suspicion. Season 2 concluded with Ann Branson drowning, while the Sparrow family walked over to the police. There are 12 episodes so far, spanning two seasons. Rearrange the movies into the correct US release order. The BBC crime thriller has earned critical acclaim since its 2022 premiere. Season 1 currently has a perfect 100% score and a 77% audience score. Critics and pundits deemed it one of the best British dramas in recent years. Reviews praised the series for its clever writing, strong cast performances, and layered stories, ranging from murder and politics to family feuds. Meanwhile, the sophomore installment saw more mixed results. Although critics still took a liking to the 2024 episodes, with a critics' score of 93%, audiences were far more divided, with a 48% score. Nevertheless, Sherwood has won multiple television awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Adeel Akhtar at the British Academy Television Awards. Season 3 is expected to have a similar six-episode format. The British thriller series will focus on a new family, the Woods, who are respected members of their local church and linked to a 40-year-old cold case. The Walking Dead alum Morrissey, Manville, and Ashbourne will reprise their notable roles, while new cast members include Rosalie Craig, Joe Dempsie, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Sue Johnston, and Peter Wight. Graham has created series like The Way, Brian and Maggie, and Dear England. He has won three Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Play for Dear England and Punch. Sherwood season 3 will premiere sometime in early 2027. Release Date June 13, 2022 Cast Lorraine Ashbourne Daphne Sparrow Perry Fitzpatrick Rory Sparrow Philip Jackson Mickey Sparrow