The BBC's critically acclaimed, BAFTA-winning drama returns for a second run, with viewers being plunged back into the caustic tensions and deep-seated resentments running through a decimated UK mining community. Sherwood season 2 starts on Sunday, August 25 in the UK on the free BBC iPlayer streaming service. But don't worry if you're on holiday while it's on, because you can watch Sherwood on iPlayer from anywhere with a VPN .
UK: BBC iPlayer (free with licence fee)
US: BritBox (from November 14, 2024)
How to use a VPN to watch any stream
With the first series being based around real-life murders that shook the UK in the early 2000s, the bleak but rich world built by writer James Graham (Brexit: The Uncivil War, Quiz) was too tantalizing to leave behind.
Having only scraped the surface of the complex family stories set in a community ripped apart by the closing of the pits, the BBC says that the second run will dive even deeper into "a complex web of local gangs, old rivalries, revenge, and betrayal".
Sherwood's ensemble cast is a who's who of UK small screen talent. From the returning David Morrissey (currently also starring in Daddy Issues) and Lesley Manville (The Crown), to new characters played by the likes of Monica Dolan (Mr Bates vs The Post Office), David Harewood (Homeland) and Robert Lindsay (My Family).
As this multi-textured drama gets set to absorb us all over again for another six episodes, here's how to watch Sherwood online from anywhere in the world and for free. We've got all the information you need below.
How to watch Sherwood season 2 in the UK for free
Can I watch Sherwood season 2 in the US?
The first season of Sherwood is available to watch now on BritBox — the streaming service that specializes in British TV.
Season 2 is scheduled to hit the platform from Thursday, November 14.
BritBox is available in the US for $8.99 a month or $89.99 for a whole year and you can try the service out thanks to its 7-day free trial.
If you're traveling to the US from the UK and don't want to wait an extra two months to watch Sherwood, then we can only recommend using a VPN. Not familiar with the software? All is explained below...
How to watch Sherwood from anywhere with a VPN
You can watch Sherwood on the BBC iPlayer streaming service as described above by using a VPN — no matter where you are in the world!
Normally streaming services like iPlayer will know where you are trying to tune in from and block you if you're not in the right country but a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an app that hides your location. That means you can access your usual sports and entertainment services even while you're traveling abroad.
Our favorite VPN is NordVPN, which is the No. 1-rated VPN in the world right now according to our sister site, TechRadar, where you'll find a deeper reader on the best VPN services available right now.
How to use a VPN to watch any stream
- Download the app at NordVPN
- Choose the location of the streaming service you want to watch (UK, US, etc)
- Navigate to the streaming service you require and start watching!
What is the Sherwood release date?
In the UK, Sherwood premieres on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer streaming service on Sunday, August 25 at 9 pm UK. Further episodes go out on Sundays and Mondays.
- Episode 1 — Sunday, August 25
- Episode 2 — Monday, August 26
- Episode 3 — Sunday, September 1
- Episode 4 — Monday, September 2
- Episode 5 — Sunday, September 8
- Episode 6 — Monday, September 9
It's scheduled to hit the BritBox platform in the US on November 14.
All you need to know about Sherwood
Is Sherwood based on a true story?
While the characters and plotlines in Sherwood are fictional, it is based around the former mining communities of the UK's East Midlands. Furthermore, the storyline in season 1 was loosely inspired by real life murders that were committed around 20 years ago.
How many episodes are in Sherwood?
Just like the first series, there are six episodes in Sherwood season 2. Each instalment is roughly one hour long.
