Full Breakdown
Acorn TV Renews *You’re Killing Me* for a Second Six-Episode Season
5/29/2026, 4:15:55 AM
Season-2 Renewal Announcement
Acorn TV confirmed on May 28, 2026, during an ATX Television Festival panel in Austin, Texas, that *You’re Killing Me* has been ordered for a second season. The renewal adds another six hour-long episodes, to be filmed later in 2026 and again set in the coastal Maine town of Founder’s Cove.
Series Background and Production
The dramedy premiered on May 18, 2026, and follows bestselling novelist Allie (Brooke Shields) as she partners with true-crime podcaster Andi (Amalia Williamson) to investigate a friend’s murder. Tom Cavanagh plays Detective Jack, a former city cop adjusting to small-town life. Created by Robin Bernheim, the series is a co-production of Shaftesbury and Topsail Entertainment, with executive producers Bernheim, Shields, Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Michael Volpe and Dan March. Worldwide distribution outside Canada is handled by AMC Studios and Dynamic Television.
Key Cast and Creative Team
- Brooke Shields – lead actress (Allie) and executive producer.
- Amalia Williamson – co-lead (Andi) and executive producer.
- Tom Cavanagh – co-lead (Detective Jack).
- Robin Bernheim – creator, writer, and executive producer; known for *When Calls the Heart* and *Mystery 101*.
- Dan McDermott – Chief Content Officer for AMC Global Media and President of AMC Studios, overseeing the series for Acorn TV.
Production Details and Schedule
- Episode Count: 6 episodes per season.
- Runtime: Approximately 60 minutes each.
- Filming: Production slated to begin later in 2026; exact start date not disclosed.
- Release: No premiere date announced for season 2; season 1 episodes continue to air weekly on Mondays through the finale on June 22, 2026.
Impact on Acorn TV and the Streaming Landscape
Acorn TV cites the series as its “#1 series launch of all time” in subscriber acquisition and viewership, describing it as a breakout hit that blends sharp storytelling with “irresistible twists.” The swift renewal—just two weeks after the first episode aired—highlights the platform’s strategy to expand its portfolio of cozy mystery content, a genre that resonates strongly with its audience.
Official Statements & Responses
- Brooke Shields expressed enthusiasm for returning to the project, emphasizing her collaboration with creator Robin Bernheim and co-stars Williamson and Cavanagh, and thanked Acorn TV’s marketing and creative teams for their support.
- Dan McDermott noted the series’ rapid ascent to a breakout hit, praising Shields’ central performance and confirming Acorn TV’s intent to broaden the show’s world for a second season.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I am crazy happy we get to do a second season of You’re Killing Me,” — Brooke Shields, Actress
- “I’m thrilled to be collaborating once again with the talented Robin Bernheim and having the opportunity to act opposite Amalia Williamson and Tom Cavanagh has been a dream.” — Brooke Shields
- “Thank you to all the people at Acorn TV and the whole marketing and creative teams for helping shepherd this show to where it is today.” — Brooke Shields
- “You’re Killing Me has quickly become a breakout hit for Acorn TV – a series that blends sharp storytelling and irresistible twists, with Brooke’s singular presence at the center of it all,” — Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer, AMC Global Media
- “We look forward to expanding the world she’s helped create, alongside the wonderful Robin Bernheim, for another season of this highly entertaining and bingeable new show, which has made history with Acorn TV’s deeply passionate and engaged audience as the platform’s #1 series launch of all time.” — Dan McDermott
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources agree on the renewal, episode count, and production partnership, but no definitive start-of-production date or season-2 premiere window has been disclosed.
What’s Next
Production is expected to commence later in 2026, with the series slated to return to Founder’s Cove for another six-episode arc. Viewers can anticipate continued weekly releases on Acorn TV once the new season launches.
