The Forsytes season 2: Release date speculation and latest news
Will the lavish period drama be back for more?
It's been a drama-filled six weeks, but now The Forsytes, 5's lavish new adaptation of John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga has come to an end – for now.
Of course, for those who have seen the season finale, they will know that things don't end on a conclusive note, and there are still plenty more stories to be told surrounding the titular family.
So will the series, and its all-star cast including Tuppence Middleton, Millie Gibson, Jack Davenport and Eleanor Tomlinson, be back for more? And if so, when will be the new episodes be released?
Read on for everything you need to know about The Forsytes season 2 on 5.
Will there be The Forsytes season 2?
There will! In fact, it was announced back in June 2025 that the show would be returning for a second season, well before the first had even debuted.
When the news was announced, Damien Timmer, CCO and founder of production company Mammoth Screen, said in a statement: "We can’t wait for the world to see series 1 of The Forsytes, and we’re so pleased to be getting ahead of ourselves and starting on this thrilling second series with Debbie Horsfield’s irresistible scripts and our glorious – and ever expanding – cast."
Meanwhile, Susanne Simpson, head of scripted content and executive producer for the show's US broadcaster, Masterpiece, said: "We’re so pleased with the first season of The Forsytes that we’re thrilled to continue the story into season 2 with our stellar cast.
"We’re confident that our MASTERPIECE audience will quickly come to love the intrigue, romance and drama that this series brilliantly brings to the screen."
When will The Forsytes season 2 be released?
We don't yet know when The Forsytes will be returning for season 2, but given that the team got a head start on it, thanks to the early renewal, we imagine fans shouldn't have to wait too long.
It seems likely that the show will stick to an annual release, which would therefore mean the new episodes would start airing in late 2026 – however, at this point that's purely speculation.
We will keep this page updated with any more concrete news as and when we get it.
Who will be back to star in The Forsytes season 2?
It has already been confirmed that the entire central cast from The Forsytes season 1 will be back for season 2, including the likes of Francesca Annis, Danny Griffin, Joshua Orpin, Tuppence Middleton, Millie Gibson, Stephen Moyer, Jack Davenport and Eleanor Tomlinson.
Meanwhile, there are also at least three new stars joining, with the trio having been announced when season 2 was confirmed.
Those joining the series for season 2 include Outlander's Richard Rankin, Art Detectives' Sarah Alexander and Bob Marley: One Love's Nia Ashi. Their characters have yet to be confirmed.
You can find a full list of the currently announced cast for The Forsytes season 2 right here:
- Francesca Annis as Ann Forsyte
- Danny Griffin as Jolyon Forsyte
- Joshua Orpin as Soames Forsyte
- Tuppence Middleton as Frances Forsyte
- Millie Gibson as Irene Heron
- Stephen Moyer as Jolyon Senior
- Jack Davenport as James Forsyte
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa Byrne
- Justine Moore as June Forsyte
- Tom Durant Prichard as Montague 'Monty' Dartie
- Naomi Frederick as Emily Forsyte
- Jamie Flatters as Philip Bosinney
- Owen Igiehon as Isaac Cole
- Eleanor Jackson as Winifred Dartie
- Susan Hampshire as Lady Carteret
- Richard Rankin as TBC
- Sarah Alexander as TBC
- Nia Ashi as TBC
Is there a trailer for The Forsytes season 2?
There isn't a trailer for The Forsytes season 2 just yet, as season 1 has only just finished airing.
However, we will make sure to add one in here once it's available, and in the meantime you can rewatch the season 1 trailer below.
The Forsytes will continue airing on 5 on Mondays at 9pm.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
