Sherwood Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2022 · BBC One · Status: Returning Series · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Sherwood
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Sherwood have?
Sherwood has 2 seasons and 12 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on June 13, 2022 to September 9, 2024.
Is Sherwood renewed, ended, or canceled?
Sherwood is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch Sherwood?
It takes 5h 46m (346 minutes) to watch the complete run of Sherwood. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 3 days. Yes! At 5.8 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 2.9 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Sherwood?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 5 ("Episode 5"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.7/10 based on 7 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Sherwood?
Sherwood is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Sherwood?
Sherwood has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Sherwood?
The primary ensemble cast includes Lesley Manville as Julie Jackson (age 70), Lorraine Ashbourne as Daphne Sparrow (age 65), Perry Fitzpatrick as Rory Sparrow, Philip Jackson as Mickey Sparrow (age 78).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Lesley Manville | Julie Jackson | 70 |
| Lorraine Ashbourne | Daphne Sparrow | 65 |
| Perry Fitzpatrick | Rory Sparrow | – |
| Philip Jackson | Mickey Sparrow | 78 |
| David Morrissey | DCS Ian St Clair | 62 |
| Bill Jones | Ronan Sparrow | – |
| Claire Rushbrook | Cathy Rowley | 55 |
| Adeel Akhtar | Andy Fisher | 46 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Sherwood are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on October 14, 2026.