UKTV's Art Detectives: Season 2 Sneak Peek

A trailer has been released for the upcoming two-part special of the UKTV and Acorn TV crime drama, Art Detectives. This special event, starring Stephen Moyer as art-loving policeman Mick Palmer, will premiere on AMC Global Media on December 7. It serves as a prelude to the show's full second season.

The series, created and written by Dan Gaster, Will Ing, and Paul Powell, features Moyer alongside Nina Singh as DC Shazia Malik. The Heritage Crime Unit investigates cases within the art and antiques world, where motives include greed, obsession, and revenge. Larry Lamb reprises his role as Mick's father, Ron Palmer, an art forger in an open prison.

Season 1 of Art Detectives launched in December 2025, becoming Acorn's most-watched new series premiere. Filming for Season 2 recently concluded in Northern Ireland. The show is produced by Black Dog Television, Dynamic Television, and Acorn Media Enterprises, with funding from Northern Ireland Screen.