Second Season of Mystery Series Patience Premieres on PBS
Second Season of Mystery Series Patience Premieres on PBS
Updated at: June 14, 2026 at 11:45 AM
The hit British crime drama Patience has officially returned for its second season on PBS.
Based on the acclaimed French series Astrid, the show features neurodivergent protagonist Patience Evans, an autistic woman working in Yorkβs criminal records office.
Her exceptional eye for detail allows her to solve complex cases that stump others.
Patience must navigate a challenging new partnership with detective Frankie Monroe while balancing intense personal developments.
These include searching for her mother and pursuing a romantic relationship with SOCO Elliot Scott.
With new cast member Jessica Hynes joining the team and intriguing cases ranging from a York Minster murder to railway mysteries, the season promises plenty of suspense.
Patience is celebrated not just for its thrilling investigations, but for its respectful and authentic portrayal of a neurodivergent lead, offering a refreshing, character-driven perspective to the traditional British mystery genre.
