Acorn TV orders Season 5 of 'Harry Wild'
Jane Seymour is returning for Season 5 of "Harry Wild." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
June 1 (UPI) -- Acorn TV has announced it ordered Season 5 of its British private detective drama, Harry Wild.
The show premiered in 2022 and stars Jane Seymour as the titular literature professor who has a talent for solving mysteries.
"Still buzzing from last night's announcement, and now it's officially official! Thank you to our incredible fans for making this ride possible. Season 5 of #HarryWild is a go!" Seymour wrote on Instagram Sunday.
The ensemble also includes Rohan Nedd, Kevin Ryan, Rose O'Neill and Paul Tylak.
No premiere date has been announced yet.
It just keeps getting better and better. #HarryWild will return for a 5th season on Acorn TV! pic.twitter.com/Ja8n75OGP0— Acorn TV (@AcornTV) June 1, 2025
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