Fans of Seeking Persephone have another reason to look forward to the Lancaster family’s return. Following the success of its debut season, author Sarah M. Eden has shared an update on the development of Season 2, while acknowledging that the independent production still has several important steps to complete before filming can move forward.

The four-episode Regency romance miniseries is adapted from the first novel in Eden’s Lancaster Family series. Directed by John Lyde, the story follows Persephone Lancaster (Ryann Bailey), who accepts a marriage proposal from the intimidating Duke Adam Boyce of Kielder (Jake Stormoen) to save her financially struggling family. What begins as an arranged marriage gradually develops into a genuine romance, as Persephone discovers the tenderness hidden beneath the Duke’s fearsome reputation.

After production wrapped in February 2025, the first season premiered digitally on March 1, 2026. The series quickly attracted attention, reaching the top of Prime Video’s best-selling TV series chart in the United States within days of its premiere, according to an announcement Eden shared in March.

Its popularity received another boost when it became available on Amazon Prime Video in October, climbing to No. 7 on the platform’s most-watched series list by October 19. The show is also available through Angel Studios and Peacock.

Sarah M. Eden Confirms Seasons 2 and 3 Are Moving Forward

The growing audience response has helped pave the way for more stories from the Lancaster family. In August 2026, Eden and Stormoen announced through an Instagram video that the series would continue with both Seasons 2 and 3.

Eden also confirmed that she would be writing the adaptations herself, allowing her to remain closely involved in bringing her novels to the screen.

“After bringing ‘Seeking Persephone’ to screens all over the world, we’re thrilled to announce that the Lancaster story is continuing. We are moving forward with Seasons 2 and 3,” Eden said.

Stormoen also reassured fans that the Duke of Kielder and the Lancaster family would not be disappearing from the screen.

“You haven’t seen the last of the Lancasters or the Duke of Kielder just yet. So, there’s a lot more romance, family drama, and probably a little grumpiness from the Duke still to come,” he shared.

However, an announcement of renewal does not mean production is ready to begin immediately. In a separate Instagram video, Eden acknowledged that developing the next installment involves “a lot of moving parts.” She pointed to the challenges of independent filmmaking and explained that the team still has several pieces of the puzzle to put into place.

Despite those hurdles, she promised to share as much of the production journey with fans as the team did during the making of Season 1.

Season 2 Will Focus on Harry and Athena’s Love Story

The upcoming seasons will move beyond Adam and Persephone’s romance to explore the stories of other members of the Lancaster family.

Season 2 is set to adapt Courting Miss Lancaster, while Season 3 will focus on Romancing Daphne. This follows the broader ambition of adapting all five novels in Eden’s Lancaster Family series, with each book centering on a different family member.

The next installment is expected to place Harry Windover and Athena Lancaster, Persephone’s sister, at the center of the story. Harry is hopelessly in love with Athena, but she sees him only as a friend. When the Duke asks Harry to help find her a suitable match, Harry attempts to sabotage the search by introducing her to a succession of boring, rude or ridiculous suitors.

In a July 2026 interview with Heart in Motion Media, Bailey revealed that the subtle interaction between Harry and Athena in the first season was deliberately included as a setup for their future storyline.

When asked whether the brief look between the characters was intentional, Bailey confirmed that it was. She also pointed to another moment at the dinner table, when Harry immediately reacts after Persephone mentions Athena.

Bailey explained that developing the entire book series for television had always been the goal, although making it happen depends on timing, investment and production companies. She added that the team was actively working behind the scenes and had noticed the audience’s enthusiasm for more episodes.

Stormoen had previously discussed the possibility of Harry and Athena taking the spotlight in a March 2026 interview with the same outlet.

“If we get to do a second season based on book two, that becomes Harry and Athena’s book. And Athena is Persephone’s sister. So, that becomes their story,” he explained.

Catherine Hannay is expected to return as Athena in a leading role, alongside Toby-Alexander Smith as Harry. Bailey and Stormoen are also expected to return in recurring roles, allowing Adam and Persephone to remain part of the wider story as the focus shifts to another Lancaster romance.

When Could Seeking Persephone Season 2 Be Released?

Although Seasons 2 and 3 have been announced, production on the second season has not yet begun. The first installment’s journey to the screen offers some insight into why the next chapter may take time.

Pre-production for Season 1 began in late 2023 after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Principal photography started in Utah on January 16, 2024, with an initial shoot using specially constructed interior sets. However, the production then faced a lengthy funding gap while the team worked to raise the remaining money needed to continue.

Filming eventually resumed in Northern England in February 2025, around Valentine’s Day, and wrapped approximately two weeks later on February 28. Altogether, principal photography lasted around 20 days across the two locations.

During a June 2026 interview with Book Thoughts With Steph, Stormoen explained that the financial challenges had been more difficult than the team initially anticipated.

The original plan had been to film the Utah scenes in January or February and travel to England by the fall after spending five or six months raising funds. Instead, the delay stretched to an entire year. Nevertheless, the team continued working until filming could resume.

The success of Seeking Persephone across major streaming platforms may help the next installment overcome some of the financial obstacles encountered during its first season. However, the production still needs to secure the necessary arrangements before cameras can roll.

Based on the timeline discussed in the report, a late 2027 or early 2028 release is a possible earliest window if pre-production begins in the coming months and filming proceeds without another lengthy funding delay. This remains an estimate rather than an officially announced premiere date.

For now, fans can look forward to a new romance centered on Harry and Athena, while the Duke and Persephone’s story continues as part of the expanding Lancaster family world.

Source: Compiled from various sources