Fictional Series ‘Dick Turpin’s Imaginary Adventures’ Gets Season Renewal

Apple TV+ has announced the renewal of the adventure comedy series “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin” for a second season, featuring Noel Fielding in the lead role.

The British show, which premiered globally on March 1, follows the escapades of 18th-century highwayman Dick Turpin and his band of outlaws. Apple TV+ described the series as a humorous take on Turpin’s exploits, including encounters with fame and the challenges that come with his new endeavors.

Created by Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, and Stuart Lane, the show’s first season featured a talented ensemble cast that included Duayne Boachie, Ellie White, Marc Wootton, Asim Chaudry, Mark Heap, and Hugh Bonneville as a ruthless thief-taker.

As of now, details regarding casting and the premiere date for the upcoming season have not been disclosed. The production is helmed by Big Talk Studios, a division of ITV Studios, and is written by Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain, with Fielding also contributing to the writing.

Executive producers for the series include Kenton Allen, Noel Fielding, Victoria Grew, Anthony Wilcox, and Ben Palmer, who is set to direct the second season. Additionally, Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain serve as co-executive producers for the show.

The first season of “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin” concluded on March 29, 2024, with the finale episode titled “Tommy Silversides.” The series takes a comedic approach to the historical figure of Dick Turpin, incorporating whimsical and fictional elements into the narrative.

Fans can look forward to more hilarious escapades and absurd scenarios in the upcoming season of this offbeat and entertaining comedy series.