Why won't there be a Dick Turpin season 2 on Apple TV+?

At the time of Dick Turpin's launch, Fielding explained that it was a return to the eccentric style of comedy popularised by Monty Python, Vic Reeves and Chris Morris, as opposed to the more naturalistic approach that has been dominant since The Office (UK).

There was clear enthusiasm for this, prompting Apple TV+ to renew Dick Turpin for a second season in July 2024, but the decision was reversed the following January.

Here you'll find everything we know so far about why Dick Turpin season 2 was axed and what might have happened in the planned second chapter.

Why won't there be Dick Turpin season 2 on Apple TV+?

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin season 2 has been cancelled, after it was reported that co-creator and star Noel Fielding had pulled out of the project.

The news came as a shock to fans, after the first season earned strong reviews and viewership for Apple TV+ when it launched in March 2024, prompting the streaming service to eagerly order more episodes.

The Sun first reported that production on the comedy series began in autumn 2024, but that it paused for the Christmas holidays. The publication said that creatives, cast and crew were told the production would not be starting up again.

Deadline has since reported that star Noel Fielding, who played the titular character, pulled out of the shoot three-quarters of the way through, and that production company Big Talk Studios has disbanded the cast and crew.

What was planned for the scrapped Dick Turpin season 2?

Specific plot details for what would have been The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin season 2 were never released, but the episodes were expected to pick back up with the title character and his ragtag gang.

Dick (Fielding) had formed a kind of found family with associates Nell (Ellie White), Moose (Marc Wootton) and Honesty (Duayne Boachie) as well as striking up bitter rivalries with Lady Helen Gwinear (Tamsin Greig) and Jonathan Wild (Hugh Bonneville).

The first season ended with Wild vowing revenge on Turpin for leaving him incarcerated in Lady Helen's castle, after a fleeting moment when it appeared that the duo would reconcile their differences.

In August 2024, co-star Mark Heap (who played Dick's father, John) revealed to RadioTimes.com that he was set to have a larger role in the now-scrapped second season, so the relationship between John and Dick may have been a focus.

"I've been assured I’ll be in it a lot more, so we’ll see," he explained. "I've had a chat with the writers and they're very, very good and very open to suggestions."

Dick Turpin cast: Who starred in the Apple TV+ sitcom?

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin enlisted a long list of prominent British comedy talent, from established names to up and comers, with Noel Fielding leading the roster in the title role.

In addition to regular co-stars Ellie White, Marc Wootton, Duayne Boachie, Hugh Bonneville and Tamsin Greig, fans were delighted by a number of special guest appearances across the six-episode run.

These included Greg Davies (The Cleaner) as popular highwayman Leslie Duvall, Jessica Hynes (The Franchise) as supernatural villain The Reddlehag and Connor Swindells (SAS Rogue Heroes) as Dick's ultimate rival Tommy Silversides.

Here's a reminder of the Dick Turpin season 1 cast in full:

• Noel Fielding as Dick Turpin
  
• Hugh Bonneville as Jonathan Wild
• Ellie White as Nell Brazier
  
• Marc Wootton as Moose Pleck
• Duayne Boachie as Honesty Courage
  
• Tamsin Greig as Lady Helen Gwinear
• Asim Chaudhry as Craig the Warlock
  
• Mark Heap as John Turpin
• Kiri Flaherty as Little Karen
• Dolly Wells as Eliza Bean
• Joe Wilkinson as Geoffrey the Gaoler
• Michael Fielding as Benny Turpin
• Samuel Leakey as Christopher Wilde
• Geoff McGivern as Lord Rookwood
• Laura Checkley as Sandra
• Greg Davies as Leslie Duvall
• Jessica Hynes as The Reddlehag
• Paul Kaye as Ratclyff
• Guz Khan as Gow
• Diane Morgan as Maureen
• Connor Swindells as Tommy Silversides
• David Threlfall as Tom King

Is there a trailer for Dick Turpin season 2?

No, production on The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin was cancelled before any footage could be edited and released to the public.

If you're looking to reminisce, here's the memorable teaser for season 1:

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is available on Apple TV+. Sign up to Apple TV+ now.

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