This post details the Acorn TV 2022 crime drama highlights including Acorn TV originals. With details of top new releases each month.
Acorn TV is an online streaming service where you can watch top dramas from the UK and beyond. Available on multiple platforms and devices including PC, Mac, phone, tablet, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast and smart TVs!
For more top new 2022 crime dramas to stream online, see my posts listed below.
Acorn TV 2022 Highlights
This round-up of new Acorn TV shows to watch includes Acorn originals plus more top crime dramas.
Acorn TV 2022 – January
Queens of Mystery Season 2 (Acorn TV Original)
In Series 2 of this “surefire crowd-pleaser” (LA Times), detective Matilda Stone and her three crime-writing aunts investigate a murder at a health spa, a killing in the contemporary art world, and the theft of an Edgar Allen Poe manuscript. While Matilda’s love life hits a snag, she makes headway in the case of her mother’s long-ago disappearance-despite the best efforts of those closest to her. For more details and episode list: Queens of Mystery – Top New Acorn TV Mystery.
Republic of Doyle Series 6 (UK)
In the final season, things are looking grim as Jake (Allan Hawco) faces murder charges, and Leslie recovers from the attack. But this PI family knows how to fight back.
Murder Maps Season 1 (US)
This true crime drama-doc series takes you back in time to the most shocking and surprising murder cases in history. Hosted by Nicholas Day, each episode covers a notorious true crime from British history. With a combination of detailed discussion and drama reconstructions, he retells the events as they are believed to have happened. Season 1 includes 4 infamous British true crime cases: 1. The Bermondsey Horror, 2. In The Shadow Of Jack the Ripper, 3. Finding Dr Crippen and 4. The Brides In The Bath Killer.
Acorn TV 2022 – February
Chelsea Detective Series 1 (Acorn TV Original, UK)
DI Max Arnold polices the streets of Chelsea, London’s richest borough. It’s a beautiful place for beautiful people-hiding a dark side of deception, greed, and murder. For more details, episode list and where to watch online: New on Acorn TV February 2022: Chelsea Detective
Murdoch Mysteries Season 15 (US)
In Season 15, Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) seeks to protect his son from the Black Hand gang, while Crabtree (Jonny Harris) tries to save Effie from her kidnappers.
Candice Renoir Season 3
In Series 3 of this witty French drama, police commandant Candice Renoir continues to rely more on her school-of-life methods than on anything in the police handbook.
Murder Maps Season 2 (US)
Presenting the most shocking and surprising murder cases from Britain’s last century, Series 2 of this drama-documentary series details a couple who were both adulterous and murderous, a serial killer at work during the London Blitz, a soldier returned from war who brought savagery back with him, and a nightmare of a man, who stashed his victims on his property in Notting Hill.
Conviction: The Case of Stephen Lawrence (US)
ITV crime drama based on the tragic murder of a black teenager in South-East London in 1993, which even today raises questions on many social issues in Britain. Including racism, policing, our legal system and what it means to be a person of colour in modern Britain. Thirteen years after their son’s murder by a racist gang, Stephen Lawrence’s parents still fight for justice, and DCI Driscoll (Steve Coogan) strives to solve the case.
Acorn TV 2022 – March
Chelsea Detective Series 1 (Acorn TV Original, US)
DI Max Arnold polices the streets of Chelsea, London’s richest borough. It’s a beautiful place for beautiful people-hiding a dark side of deception, greed, and murder. For more details, episode list and where to watch online: New on Acorn TV February 2022: Chelsea Detective.
The Paradise Series 1
When a Finnish family is murdered on Spain’s Costa del Sol, veteran detective Hilkka Mantymaki is sent to help the local police on a case that soon claims new victims.
Murder Maps Season 3 (US)
Revealing the most shocking and horrifying murders from Britain’s last century, this documentary series goes back in time to dramatize the horrid tales. True crime cases in series 3 include: 1. The Brighton Trunk Murders, 2. The Acid Bath Murders, 3. The Towpath Murders and 4. Ruth Ellis.
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Acorn TV 2022 – April
Harry Wild Season 1 (Acorn TV Original)
Harry Wild Series 1: Literature professor Harriet “Harry” Wild (Jane Seymour) is adjusting to retirement when she’s mugged. While recovering at the home of her son (Kevin Ryan), a detective in the Dublin police, Harry gleans a clue for his current case. But when she’s rebuffed, Harry decides to solve the crime herself. Recruiting an unlikely young sidekick (Rohan Nedd), she finds a new path as a private investigator. For more details, episode list and where to watch online: Harry Wild – Acorn TV Original Crime Drama for April 2022.
Candice Renoir Season 4
Chief Inspector Candice Renoir has her investigative methods ridiculed in court; loses her deputy, Antoine Dumas; and finds her mother implicated in a string of murders.
Hidden Assets Season 1 (US)
In BBC crime thriller ‘Hidden Assets’, a routine raid led by Detective Emer Berry and her team in the Irish Criminal Assets Bureau sets off a chain of events which unravel a political conspiracy. Starring Angeline Ball.
Balthazar Season 4
Seven months after his life was upended, forensic pathologist Balthazar (Tomer Sisley) is forced to face his demons by the arrival of an outspoken, energetic new partner.
Acorn TV 2022 – May
Signora Volpe Season 1 (Acorn TV Original)
Disillusioned with her job and longing to reconnect with her family, British spy Sylvia Fox (Emilia Fox, Delicious) moves to Italy and begins a new life as a detective. For more details, episode list and where to watch online: Signora Volpe – New Acorn TV Original (May 2022).
Agatha Raisin Series 4 (Acorn TV Original)
Ashley Jensen (Catastrophe, Extras) is back as formidable and fashionable PI Agatha Raisin in Series 4 of this comic mystery series based on the books by MC Beaton. For more details, book and episode list: Agatha Raisin Series 4 New on Acorn TV.
The Truth Will Out Season 2 (US Acorn 05/16/22)
A murdered colleague of Peter’s brother is found to have many old files at his home, so the under-staffed Cold Case team become part of the investigation. In Swedish with English subtitles.
Dead Lucky Season 1 (US Acorn 05/30/22)
Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under) headlines this cinematic, fast-paced thriller. Detective Grace Gibbs is obsessed with catching the armed robber who killed her partner, while her new trainee (Yoson An, Mortal Engines) blames her for his best friend’s death. The feuding detectives must work together to hunt down a killer who is leaving a trail of broken lives across Sydney. For more details, episode list and where to watch online: Dead Lucky Season 1 New on Acorn TV.
Keeping Faith Series 3 (UK)
The final season of the BBC crime thriller now on Acorn TV 2022, Faith deals with her divorce, one of the most complex legal cases of her career, and her mother returning, threatening to expose long-buried secrets. Starring: Eve Myles, Mark Lewis Jones, Hannah Daniel. For more details, episode list and where to watch online: Keeping Faith Series 3 New on UK Acorn TV.
Cardinal Series 4 (UK)
Detectives John Cardinal and Lise Delorme have to put family and personal matters aside when a missing-persons case turns into a spree of nightmarish murders.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Series 1 (UK Acorn 23/05/22)
Antiques dealer Jean White (Sally Lindsay, Mount Pleasant) is nearly bankrupt after her husband’s sudden death, and so she heads to their one last asset: a cottage in antiques hub Sainte Victoire, France. There, Jean begins investigating his death, aided by sympathetic taxi driver Dom (Steve Edge). She soon finds the colourful locals have a treasure trove of other mysteries for her to assess, too. For more details and where to watch online free: The Madame Blanc Mysteries New on Acorn TV (May 2022) Episode List.
Acorn TV 2022 – June
Crownies
Crownies follows five young solicitors fresh out of law school as they face the pressures and madness of modern single life. In a fast paced workplace that highlights the moral dilemmas and big issues facing an apparently civilised society.
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FAQs
Whats coming to Acorn TV May 2022? ›
There are three feature-length episodes to premiere as follows: May 2nd: Episode 1 of 3, “An Anxious Aunt” May 9th: Episode 2 of 3, “Secrets & Sacrifices” May 16th: Episode 3 of 3, “Truffles & Treachery”
What is on the Acorn April 2022? ›- Murdoch Mysteries, Season 15.
- Good Karma Hospital, Season 4.
- Harry Wild (2022)
- The Straits (2012, AU)
- Walking Through History, Season 3.
- RELATED: British Lifestyle & Documentary Shows You Can Watch for Free.
- Candice Renoir, Season 4.
- Coming Home (1998)
| Whitstable Pearl | |
|---|---|
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Øystein Karlsen Julie Wassmer (For Acorn Media Enterprises): Catherine Mackin Bea Tammer (For Buccaneer Media): Anna Burns Nadia Jaynes Richard Tulk-Hart Tony Wood |
- Agatha Raisin, Season 4.
- Scotch! The Story of Whisky (2016)
- RELATED: British Lifestyle & Documentary Shows You Can Watch for Free.
- Aftertaste (2021)
- Love & Marriage (2013)
- Conviction: The Case of Stephen Lawrence (2021)
- The Murder Maps, Season 2 (2016)
- Murdoch Mysteries, Season 15.
Acorn TV definitely has some hidden gems, and the library has grown more substantial in both the UK and the US, but it still looks leaner when weighed up against BritBox. BritBox is going to cater to a far broader audience, and it offers a significantly wider range of content for fans of British shows.
What is coming to Acorn TV in March 2022? ›- Murdoch Mysteries, Season 15.
- The Chelsea Detective (2022)
- Walking Through History, Season 2.
- RELATED: British Lifestyle & Documentary Shows You Can Watch for Free.
- The Paradise (Finland, 2020)
- RELATED: Enjoy non-English mysteries? ...
- The Shelter: Animal SOS (2021)
The BritBox May 2022 schedule includes the premiere of The Responder, a BritBox Original crime drama based on the real-life experiences of former police officer and writer Tony Schumacher. Starring Emmy and BAFTA awards winner Martin Freeman, the series is-inspired by true events. What is this?
What's coming to BritBox in April 2022? ›- April Fools Comedy Collection (available from 1st April 2022)
- Highlife (available from 1st April 2022)
- Murder Island (available from 1st April 2022)
- Brick Lane (available from 1st April 2022)
- Genova (available from 1st April 2022)
Already out is the new reality series The Kardashians, and the world is still turning, so maybe it wasn't the sign of the apocalypse I was expecting. You can also catch the season premiere of Mayans M.C., the new season of the Hulu original comedy Woke, and the second season of The Hardy Boys.
Can you share Acorn TV with family? ›There is one plus, though – Acorn TV allows unlimited simultaneous streams, so you can share your subscription and watch multiple shows at once, on as many devices as you like.
Is Acorn TV free with Prime? ›
So, IS Acorn TV free with Amazon Prime? The simple answer is this – NO. A large number of companies make their subscription content available on Amazon, but they're separate companies from Amazon and they charge their own subscription fees.
Is there going to be season 2 of Whitstable Pearl? ›Whitstable Pearl was officially renewed for a second season, and filming begins in February in Whitstable, Kent (timing that should give us plenty more of the dark and gloomy scenery we saw in season 1).
What are they filming in Whitstable 2022? ›Whitstable Pearl Season 2 begins filming in Kent from February 2022, using many of the same locations as Season 1.
Will there be a season 2 of Whitstable Pearl on Acorn TV? ›The new season will once again consist of six installments. Filming is expected to begin in February 2022 on location in Wassmer's hometown of Whitstable, U.K. Whitstable Pearl Season 2 does not yet have a release date but probably won't arrive until at least late 2022, if not 2023.
How often does Acorn TV update? ›Acorn TV adds new shows every Monday morning. If you're not seeing new shows, please try exiting the app or channel on the device you use to watch, or refreshing the page.
Who is Acorn TV owned by? ›Acorn TV, a subscription streaming service owned by AMC Networks, said today that it has more than one million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
What's coming to Acorn in January 2022? ›- QUEENS OF MYSTERY SEASON 2 (Acorn TV Original) ...
- HELP (Acorn TV Exclusive) ...
- THE LARKINS (Acorn TV Exclusive) ...
- Under the Vines (Acorn TV Original) – Weekly episodes every Monday | Episode 6: SEASON FINALE. ...
- The Larkins (Acorn TV Exclusive) – Weekly episodes every Monday | Episode 5 of 6.
At $5.99, the Acorn TV app is certainly worth considering. It's about the same price as Apple TV+ and a few other apps that focus on original shows. If you pay for the annual membership, the app gives you two months free, which is a nice bonus. That said, with around 320 shows in total, it's not a great value.
How much is BritBox monthly? ›How much does BritBox cost in the US? A BritBox subscription costs $6.99 per month, but if you know you want to commit long-term you can subscribe annually for $69.99 a year, which will save you nearly $14 a year.
Do BritBox and Acorn have the same shows? ›Both Acorn TV and BritBox have select seasons of the perennial Netflix binge of murder mystery fans, Midsomer Murders, with Acorn TV having the most, and latest sessions, but losing out to BritBox on the equally popular series Vera.
What should I watch on April 2022? ›
- “Slow Horses” Stream on Apple TV+ on April 1.
- “The Hardy Boys” Stream on Hulu on April 6.
- “Woke” Stream on Hulu on April 8.
- “Killing It” Stream on Peacock on April 14.
- “The Kardashians” Stream on Hulu on April 14.
- “Anatomy of a Scandal” Stream on Netflix on April 15.
- “Outer Range” ...
- “Russian Doll”
- 8.4/10. 79/100. Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022)
- 4.9/10. 67/100. Quantum Leap (2022)
- 8.1/10. 76/100. Andor (2022)
- 7.5/10. 71/100. The Patient (2022)
- 6.9/10. 80/100. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
- 8.7/10. 85/100. ...
- 7.6/10. 72/100. ...
- 4.9/10. 73/100.
- Ridley (2022– ) Crime, Drama, Mystery. ...
- Shetland (2013– ) TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery. ...
- Death in Paradise (2011– ) TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama. ...
- Rome (2005–2007) ...
- Professor T (2021– ) ...
- Hot Fuzz (2007) ...
- Love Actually (2003) ...
- Doctor Who (1963–1989)
- May 1. Are You the One?: Season 6. ...
- May 2. Octonauts: Above & Beyond: Season 2.
- May 3. Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive.
- May 4. The Circle: Season 4. ...
- May 5. Blood Sisters. ...
- May 6. Along for the Ride. ...
- May 8. Christina P: Mom Genes.
- May 9.
The BritBox August 2022 schedule includes the premiere of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, a shocking series starring Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan, Sherlock Holmes) that pulls the curtain back on a true story of how a man faked his death to fraudulently collect his life insurance payout and avoid bankruptcy.
What's coming to Hulu in May 2022? ›- May 5: Dragons: The Nine Realms: Complete Season 2 (Hulu Original) Last Survivors (2022) May 9: Candy: Limited Series Premiere (Hulu Original) ...
- May 12: Italian Studies (2021) May 15: Conversations With Friends: Complete Limited Series (Hulu Original) ...
- May 17: Sundown (2021) May 18: Demons: Complete Series (Sony)
- Tokyo Vice (April 7, HBO Max)
- The Flight Attendant (April 21, HBO Max)
- The Baby (April 24)
- We Own This City (April 25)
- Bridgerton (18764 points)
- Anatomy of a Scandal (9484 points)
- Elite (9284 points)
- Business Proposal (8059 points)
- The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (7033 points)
- The Marked Heart (6374 points)
- Inventing Anna (4288 points)
- Twenty Five Twenty One (4270 points)
From historical dramas and dark comedies to nature documentaries and our favorite baking competition, Netflix has a rich catalog of British TV shows.
Whats coming to prime May 2022? ›Revenge (1990), The Last Boy Scout (1991), True Romance (1993), Crimson Tide (1995), Man on Fire (2004), Unstoppable (2010)… the man was a master. Two of the titles are hitting Prime this month, and you owe it to yourself to settle in for four hours of adrenaline, action, and high-energy genre brilliance.
What's new on Starz in April? ›
Starz has a big lineup for April. In addition to new episodes of their original series Shining Vale, Outlander, and Power Book IV: Force, as well as the premiere of their new show, Gaslit, they have a vast collection of library movies.
What can I watch on Amazon Prime April 2022? ›- District 9. TriStar Pictures. ...
- Raging Bull. United Artists. ...
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? Disney. ...
- Young Frankenstein. 20th Century Fox. ...
- The Sixth Sense. Disney. ...
- Fargo. Gramercy Pictures. ...
- Cast Away. Tom Hanks in 'Cast Away'
Acorn TV allows you to stream on up to 4 devices simultaneously.
How many people can share an Acorn TV account? ›Acorn TV allows you to watch on four devices at the same time.
How many devices can Acorn TV at once? ›Does Acorn TV offer a simultaneous streams feature? Acorn TV provides an excellent four (4) multi-logins feature that allows you to watch shows and movies on four (4) different devices simultaneously.
Can I get Acorn TV on Netflix? ›Some crime shows on Acorn TV are available on Netflix but you won't be able to find all titles. Some exclusive content may not be available on Netflix because the platform removes shows every month. You might buy a Netflix subscription hoping to see your favorite show but missed out on the chance.
Is Acorn TV free on Roku? ›Welcome to Acorn TV
Watch mysteries, dramas, comedies, and docs, commercial-free. You must cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges. Subscription is pre-paid and auto-renews monthly for $6.99/month until canceled.
But if you've subscribed to Acorn TV and found that it doesn't live up to expectations, you can cancel at any time. This includes during the weeklong free trial, which is a good way to make sure you don't pay for a subscription you don't want.
What is coming to Acorn in March 2022? ›- Murdoch Mysteries, Season 15.
- The Chelsea Detective (2022)
- Walking Through History, Season 2.
- RELATED: British Lifestyle & Documentary Shows You Can Watch for Free.
- The Paradise (Finland, 2020)
- RELATED: Enjoy non-English mysteries? ...
- The Shelter: Animal SOS (2021)
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New episodes for June are:
- June 6th – Episode 15 of 24, “Rawhide Ralph”
- June 13th – Episode 16 of 24, “It's a Wonderful Game”
- June 20th – Episode 17 of 24, “Bloodlines”
- June 27th – Episode 18 of 24, “Patriot Games”
What's coming to Acorn in January 2022? ›
- QUEENS OF MYSTERY SEASON 2 (Acorn TV Original) ...
- HELP (Acorn TV Exclusive) ...
- THE LARKINS (Acorn TV Exclusive) ...
- Under the Vines (Acorn TV Original) – Weekly episodes every Monday | Episode 6: SEASON FINALE. ...
- The Larkins (Acorn TV Exclusive) – Weekly episodes every Monday | Episode 5 of 6.
Acorn TV adds new shows every Monday morning. If you're not seeing new shows, please try exiting the app or channel on the device you use to watch, or refreshing the page.
What's coming to BritBox in April 2022? ›- April Fools Comedy Collection (available from 1st April 2022)
- Highlife (available from 1st April 2022)
- Murder Island (available from 1st April 2022)
- Brick Lane (available from 1st April 2022)
- Genova (available from 1st April 2022)
The BritBox May 2022 schedule includes the premiere of The Responder, a BritBox Original crime drama based on the real-life experiences of former police officer and writer Tony Schumacher. Starring Emmy and BAFTA awards winner Martin Freeman, the series is-inspired by true events. What is this?
Can you share Acorn TV with family? ›There is one plus, though – Acorn TV allows unlimited simultaneous streams, so you can share your subscription and watch multiple shows at once, on as many devices as you like.
What is going to Acorn in July 2022? ›Continuing British TV Shows on Acorn TV in July 2022
The Victorian-era Canadian mystery stars Yannick Bisson as Detective William Murdoch, and the new season is an extra long one – 24 episodes in total! New episodes will continue through July and the first part of August.
So, IS Acorn TV free with Amazon Prime? The simple answer is this – NO. A large number of companies make their subscription content available on Amazon, but they're separate companies from Amazon and they charge their own subscription fees.
Is Acorn TV worth getting? ›At $5.99, the Acorn TV app is certainly worth considering. It's about the same price as Apple TV+ and a few other apps that focus on original shows. If you pay for the annual membership, the app gives you two months free, which is a nice bonus. That said, with around 320 shows in total, it's not a great value.
Who is Acorn TV owned by? ›Acorn TV, a subscription streaming service owned by AMC Networks, said today that it has more than one million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
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What should I watch on BritBox 2022? ›
- 8.4/10. 79/100. Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022)
- 4.9/10. 67/100. Quantum Leap (2022)
- 8.1/10. 76/100. Andor (2022)
- 7.5/10. 71/100. The Patient (2022)
- 6.9/10. 80/100. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
- 8.7/10. 85/100. ...
- 7.6/10. 72/100. ...
- 4.9/10. 73/100.
Acorn TV is $6 a month or $60 a year and offers a seven-day free trial. You can also sign up for the service as an add-on channel to Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
Why does Acorn keep buffering? ›Usually this problem is caused by wireless strength or Internet speed issues. Acorn TV requires consistent bandwidth of 1600 kbps (or 1.6 mbps) or above.
Can I get Acorn TV on Netflix? ›Some crime shows on Acorn TV are available on Netflix but you won't be able to find all titles. Some exclusive content may not be available on Netflix because the platform removes shows every month. You might buy a Netflix subscription hoping to see your favorite show but missed out on the chance.