Renegade Nell’s future confirmed - will there be a second series on Disney+?

Virgin Radio

30 Jul 2024, 13:24

Disney+ have confirmed if their feisty period drama Renegade Nell will get a series two. 

Renegade Nell tells the rip-roaring story of Nell Jackson, a quick-witted and courageous young woman with superpowered skills, a Queen to save, and a charge on her head for a murder she did not commit.

The first series saw Nell (Harland) go toe-to-toe with several villainous characters, including Adrian Lester’s manipulative Earl of Poynton. Helped by a brave spirit (played by Nick Mohammed), Nell realises that fate has not led her astray by chance as she navigates war-torn Europe.

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Renegade Nell was never based on a real character, but Happy Valley writer Sally Wainwright’s 1705-based story did draw on plenty of truths from the 18th century era in which Nell’s exciting story was set.

Unfortunately though, it seems Renegade Nell’s time on the streamer has come to an end, as reported by Deadline.  

According to the publication, Disney decided not to push forward with the show based on “several metrics.”

A Disney spokesman told Deadline: “Disney+ Original series, Renegade Nell, will not be returning for a second season on the service. We’re incredibly proud of the world created by Sally Wainwright and lead director Ben Taylor. 

“We’d like to thank them, our production partners at Lookout Point, the entire cast – led by Louisa Harland – and crew for their incredible work on this series, all of whom we hope to work with again in the future.”

Lead actress Harland praised the series for being unlike anything else she’s worked on before. During the world premiere in March, she told virginradio.co.uk: “It really has every genre, you know, every style, every theme. But hopefully the whole family can watch it, and I hope they do.”

When similarly asked to describe the show, Ted Lasso star Nick shared: “[It’s] a magical, fantastical, Sally Wainwright-penned adventure series. 

“It's swashbuckling, but thematically it feels very contemporary, even though it's period. I mean, it's really got sort of something for everyone, but it's a proper family adventure series that I really hope people will love.”

Series one of Renegade Nell is available to watch on Disney+ now.