Acorn TV’s biggest series launch of all time just locked in its future after only two weeks on the streamer. The breakout murder mystery starring Brooke Shields received a major update during its ATX Television Festival panel.
You’re Killing Me renewed for Season 2 at Acorn TV
Acorn TV has renewed its breakout murder mystery series You’re Killing Me for a second season, per a press release.
Stars Brooke Shields and Amalia Williamson announced the renewal at an ATX Television Festival panel on May 28. The series debuted on May 18 and made history as Acorn TV’s number one series launch of all time in subscriber acquisition and viewership.
Season 2 will bring six hour-long episodes set in the fictional Maine town of Founder’s Cove. The show will enter production later this year.
“I am crazy happy we get to do a second season of You’re Killing Me,” Shields said. “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. I promise we will continue to deliver the show you all fell in love with… even if it Kills Me.”
Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer for AMC Global Media and President of AMC Studios, also praised the series. “You’re Killing Me has quickly become a breakout hit for Acorn TV,” McDermott said. “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.”
The first season follows bestselling novelist Allie (Shields), who teams up with aspiring podcaster Andi (Williamson) to investigate a close friend’s murder. Tom Cavanagh stars as Jack, the new lead detective adjusting to small-town life.
Robin Bernheim created the series and executive produces alongside Shields, Christina Jennings and Scott Garvie for Shaftesbury, Michael Volpe for Topsail, and Dan March for Dynamic Television.
Season 1 episodes drop weekly on Mondays through the finale on June 22.