Jane Seymour returns as the sharp-witted amateur sleuth Harry Wild in season 5 of the hit Acorn TV detective series, which premieres today, June 22. The six-part season follows Harry as she tackles fresh, intricate, and increasingly perilous investigations, teaming up with an improbable teenage sidekick and frequently involving herself in cases overseen by her police detective son.
Reunion with Joe Lando
This season marks a highly anticipated on-screen reunion for Seymour with Joe Lando, her former co-star from the beloved drama Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Lando joins the cast as Pierce Kennedy, a magnetic and exceptionally skilled State Pathologist whose sharp intellect and natural chemistry with Harry introduce a fresh dynamic to the team.
Cast and Characters
Alongside Seymour and Lando, returning cast members include Rohan Nedd as Fergus, Kevin Ryan as Charlie, Rose O'Neill, Samantha Mumba, Paul Tylak, and Aoife Mulholland. The trio of Harry, Fergus, and Charlie find themselves drawn into undercover operations, disturbing murders, and increasingly dangerous criminals, with Pierce emerging as a crucial ally.
Critical and Popular Success
Harry Wild has established itself as a significant success for Acorn TV, regularly featuring among the platform's most-viewed original series since its debut in 2022. The show has garnered favorable reviews, with one viewer on Rotten Tomatoes calling it "great fun buddy detective series" with "clever crime scenarios." Another praised Seymour as "great" and the series as "fun mystery" with "engaging characters and entertaining plots." A third reviewer described it as "smart and funny" with Jane Seymour "joyous."
Harry Wild season 5 is available to stream on Acorn TV.
