Harry Wild (2022)
A witty mystery-comedy series starring Jane Seymour as a retired professor who becomes an unlikely amateur detective in Dublin.
Harry Wild - Series Information
- Original Title: Harry Wild
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: David Logan
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Comedy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (44 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: April 4, 2022 (Germany - 12)
- Networks: Acorn TV
- Alternative Titles: 哈莉懷爾德 (TW), Harry Wild Investigates (UK), Harry Wild - Mörderjagd in Dublin (DE)
- Production Companies: Metropolitan Pictures, Acorn Media Enterprises, ZDF, Ardvella Entertainment, Dynamic Television
- Production Countries: Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Harry Wild - Plot
A recently retired English professor discovers a real knack for investigation and cannot help but interfere with the cases assigned to her police detective son.
Harry Wild - Trailer
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She never judges a murder by its cover.
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Harry Wild - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- David Logan
Main Cast
- Jane Seymour
- Kevin Ryan
- Rohan Nedd
- Ciara O'Callaghan
- Stuart Graham
- Anthony Delaney
- Morgan C. Jones
- Paul Tylak
- Amy Huberman
- Stephen Hogan
Writers
- David Logan
- Jo Spain
Executive Producers
- Klaus Zimmermann
- Daniel March
- Frank Seyberth
- Jo Spain
- James Gibb
Harry Wild - FAQs
Where can you stream Harry Wild?
Harry Wild is available to stream on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, and Acorn TV Apple TV. It can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Free viewing with ads is available on The Roku Channel, and it is also available on Hoopla.
Who plays Harry Wild in the series?
Jane Seymour plays the title character, Harriet "Harry" Wild, a sharp-witted retired English literature professor who becomes an unlikely amateur sleuth. Her performance anchors the show's blend of wit and warmth, and Seymour also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Is Harry Wild based on a book?
Harry Wild is not directly adapted from a single pre-existing novel. However, the series draws on source material connected to books, as indicated by its "based on novel or book" keyword. Creator David Logan developed the concept, with crime novelist Jo Spain contributing as both writer and executive producer.
How many seasons does Harry Wild have?
Harry Wild has four seasons. Season 1 contains 8 episodes, Season 2 has 6 episodes, Season 3 has 6 episodes, and Season 4 returns to 8 episodes, bringing the total to 28 episodes. The series also includes 2 special episodes in a Season 0 collection.
Is Harry Wild cancelled or still ongoing?
Harry Wild is currently a returning series and remains in production. With four seasons already aired on Acorn TV and the show still active, it has proven to be one of the streamer's most consistent performers, continuing to attract audiences who enjoy its cozy mystery format.
What is the dynamic between Harry and her son?
Much of the show's charm stems from the friction between Harry Wild and her son Charlie, a Dublin police detective played by Kevin Ryan. Harry's unsolicited meddling in his cases creates both comic tension and genuine investigative breakthroughs, making their reluctant partnership the emotional core of the series.
Where is Harry Wild filmed?
Harry Wild is primarily filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland, which serves as the backdrop for the series' crime investigations. The production involves companies from Ireland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reflecting its international co-production structure between Acorn Media Enterprises, ZDF, and other partners.
What shows are similar to Harry Wild?
Fans of Harry Wild often enjoy Whitstable Pearl, The Chelsea Detective, and Shardlake for their similar blend of mystery and character-driven storytelling. For lighter, comedic tones, Bob Servant and Hacks offer comparable wit. All share the cozy crime sensibility that makes Harry Wild appealing to mystery enthusiasts.
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