Patience is coming back!
All eight episodes of the highly anticipated second season will be available to stream beginning on Sunday, May 31., and will will stream on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org, and the PBS app, as well as on PBS Passport and PBS Masterpiece on Prime Video.
The cast for the second season features Ella Maisy Purvis, Jessica Hynes, Nathan Welsh, Mark Benton, Adrian Rawlins, Tom Lewis, Ali Ariaie, and Liza Sadovy.
Frankie Monroe (Hynes) is D.I. Bea Metcalf’s (Laura Fraser) replacement in Season 2.
Laura has not publicly commented on why she left, but she did get cast in Mint around the time Season 2 went into production last year, so it may be due to scheduling conflicts, according to TVLine.
Here’s the official synopsis:
“The series follows Patience Evans (Purvis), an autistic woman who works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. In Season 2, Patience is back tackling puzzling crimes when new detective Frankie Monroe (Hynes) bursts onto the scene. Their differences spark tension, but they must learn to work as a team as they investigate cases of murder and mystery across the city. Meanwhile, Patience searches for her mother and navigates the ups and downs of new love.”
Following the Season 2 streaming premiere in May, the series will broadcast Sundays, starting on June 14 through August 2 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS.
Watch the trailer…
Check out the full episode guide…
Episode 1 – “Vampire”
After a photographer is found dead with a stake through his heart, Patience pursues a rational
explanation for what appears to be a vampire killing. DI Frankie Monroe ruffles feathers but
comes to see Patience’s value, while Patience continues her romance with Elliot.
Episode 2 – “Music In The Minster”
When a music student is found dead, and then her professor dies suddenly, Patience races to
unlock the mystery. A showdown in the spectacular setting of York Minster exposes the unlikely
killer. Patience looks forward to her first date with Elliot.
Episode 3 – “The Magpie”
A businessman is shot in a packed boardroom. A dead magpie points the investigation into the
world of magic, where Patience’s neurodivergent mind sees what others miss. Patience traces
her mother’s address and hears some shocking news.
Episode 4 – “The Timetable”
A young autistic girl witnesses her father’s murder at the railway museum but is unable to tell
anyone what happened. Patience connects with her and coaxes some information from her,
leading to a breakthrough in the case.
Episode 5 – “The Runes”
A Viking expert dies before a big, controversial speech, and Patience finds a coded message in
his work that suggests there’s more to his death than meets the eye. As another scholar is
targeted, she and Frankie race to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Patience’s relationship with
Elliot hits a rough patch.
Episode 6 – “Paco’s Revenge”
A woman is found dead in the botanical gardens – was she murdered or did she die of natural
causes? Patience suspects foul play and falls out with Frankie, who needs convincing.
Meanwhile, Patience tries to deny her feelings for Elliot.
Episode 7 – “A Monk’s Tale”
A monk is found dead, kneeling in prayer. Patience and Frankie investigate, and secrets surface
at the monastery. When Patience finds herself on stage as the face of the City of York police,
she starts rethinking her decision about Elliot.
Episode 8 – “Hostage”
Patience and Frankie are held hostage by an escaped prisoner seeking justice. As armed police
prepare to storm the building, Frankie’s past resurfaces. Meanwhile, Patience realizes she’s
ready to be honest about her feelings for Elliot.
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