Sherwood has been renewed for season 3, the BBC has announced.
The broadcaster confirmed the crime drama will return to BBC One and streaming service iPlayer after the success of the recently-released second run. Full 28-day viewership data isn't available yet, but season 2 episode 1 has had over 6.5 million viewers.
The launch of season 2 has also led to significant interest in season 1, and there have been 7.2 million streams of the inaugural season since the start of August.
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Sherwood creator James Graham said of the renewal: "It continues to be the greatest privilege to tell stories set in and inspired by the history of my home county of Nottinghamshire.
"Having a returning series on the BBC is pretty much every British writer's dream, and I'm incredibly grateful for the continued passion that Lindsay [Salt], Charlotte [Moore] and Jo [McClellan] have for Sherwood - and to everyone at House Productions, the most supportive producers you can have.
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"My biggest appreciation though goes to our audiences and I'm determined to deliver for them in a season 3, which will be a new set of stories, and the continuation – and completion – of some strands I've been dreaming of for some time."
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Director of BBC Drama, Salt, added: "Sherwood has quickly established itself as one of the all-time great television dramas, with its impeccable mix of characters, story and themes that have gripped and resonated with millions of viewers across the UK.
"We're so pleased to be working with James Graham and the team to bring his exciting plans for Sherwood’s third chapter to the BBC."
Graham will continue to serve as writer and executive producer. Casting details are said to be announced "in due course".
Sherwood seasons 1 and 2 can be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
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