Finding Alice Season 2 Cancelled: Reasons & Where to Watch

If you binge-watched Finding Alice in 2021, you know the cliffhanger finale left the story unresolved. Despite an early renewal announcement, the second season was cancelled before filming — here’s why and where to watch season 1 now.

Number of seasons: 1 season (6 episodes) ·
Original network: ITV (UK) ·
Lead actress: Keeley Hawes ·
Cancellation reason: Cast scheduling conflicts

Six key facts about the series, one pattern: the show was short-lived but left a lasting streaming presence.

What was the ending of Finding Alice?

Alice discovers hidden secrets

• After her husband George dies in their new home, Alice discovers he had been hiding significant financial troubles (Wikipedia (TV series entry)).
• She also finds a secret property he owned, further complicating her grief.
• The first season ends with Alice refusing to sell the house and forging her own path forward.

The final twist explained

• The cliffhanger finale shows Alice making a decision about her deceased husband’s baby, setting up a second series that would have explored this new chapter (Entertainment Focus (TV news site)).
• The renewal announcement described the second season picking up “a year later”.

The ending was designed as a springboard, not a conclusion. Without a second season, the story remains unresolved for viewers.

How many series of Finding Alice are there?

Only one series produced

• Finding Alice consists of a single season of six episodes, first broadcast on ITV in 2021.
• No subsequent seasons have been released on any platform.

Why a second series was planned but not made

• ITV announced a renewal in March 2021, with filming planned for February 2022 (Good Housekeeping UK (lifestyle magazine)).
• By late 2022, reports indicated the second series had been scrapped before production began, reportedly due to cast scheduling availability (TV Zone (UK TV coverage)).

A renewal was announced early, but logistical hurdles — specifically cast conflicts — killed the project before a single scene was shot.

Why was Finding Alice season 2 cancelled on Netflix?

Cast scheduling conflicts

• The most cited reason for the cancellation is the unavailability of the main cast, particularly Keeley Hawes and others (TV Zone (UK TV coverage)).
• Filming was supposed to start in February 2022 but was halted (Rayo (entertainment news)).

ITV and Netflix decision

• ITV was the original commissioner and producer; Netflix acquired streaming rights for some territories but was not involved in production decisions (Entertainment Focus (TV news site)).
• The cancellation appears to have been purely an ITV production decision, not a Netflix content call.

While Netflix carried the show in some markets, the streaming giant had no sway over whether a second season was made. ITV’s green light was the only one that mattered.

Is there going to be another series of Finding Alice on Netflix?

No confirmed plans

• As of 2025, neither ITV nor Netflix has announced any plans to revive the series (Rayo (entertainment news)).
• Given that the second season was cancelled before filming, a third season cannot logically exist without a prior second season.

Netflix streaming status

• Season 1 is available on Netflix in select regions including Ireland and the United Kingdom.
• In other regions, streaming availability varies; the series is also on ITVX.

For fans hoping for a Netflix revival, the prospect looks dim. The show’s streaming presence is limited to its single season, and without new episodes, its reach is static.

Where to watch Finding Alice season 2?

Availability on Netflix and ITVX

• Season 2 does not exist; only season 1 is available for streaming.
• Season 1 streams on ITVX in the UK and on Netflix in certain territories.

Digital purchase options

• Episodes can be purchased or rented on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play (IMDb (TV database)).

There is no season 2 to find. Any search for a second season will return only the first — and that’s unlikely to change.

Timeline of Finding Alice Season 2 Development

• January 2021: Season 1 premieres on ITV.
• February 2021: Season 1 concludes with cliffhanger.
• March 2021: ITV renews for second series (Entertainment Focus).
• Early 2022: Filming planned for February 2022 (Good Housekeeping UK).
• 2022 (reported): Season 2 cancelled before filming due to cast scheduling conflicts (TV Zone).
• 2023–2025: No further updates; season 1 remains on Netflix and ITVX (Rayo).

The gap between renewal and cancellation was less than a year. Had filming gone ahead, the second season would likely have aired in 2022 or 2023. Instead, the project stalled permanently.

What’s confirmed and what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

• Finding Alice season 1 aired in 2021 on ITV.
• A second season was planned and announced but cancelled before filming began (TV Zone).

What’s unclear

• Exact date of ITV’s decision to cancel (no formal announcement).
• Whether Netflix ever considered producing the series independently (Rayo).
• Possibility of a revival — as of 2025, no official statement rules it out (Woman&Home).

The lack of a formal statement from ITV leaves the exact cancellation date and reasoning partially speculative.

What the cast and sources say

“Filming for the second season was due to begin in February 2022; however, it was reportedly cancelled due to cast scheduling issues.”

— Wikipedia (TV series entry)

“Will there be a second series? Unfortunately not. Although it was initially renewed for a second series, plans were scrapped before filming began.”

— Rayo (entertainment news)

“The planned second series of the comedy drama has reportedly been scrapped by ITV. Filming on series two was supposed to commence in February 2022, but has been cancelled.”

— IMDb (TV database trivia)

The cancellation of Finding Alice season 2 leaves a promising drama frozen at its most intriguing moment. For UK viewers who tuned in for the cliffhanger finale, the choice is clear: treat the six episodes as an open-ended story, or move on to other ITV productions that delivered a full arc. The show’s streaming afterlife on Netflix and ITVX ensures it isn’t forgotten — but it also won’t be continued.

For those who want to revisit the characters, the cast of season 1 offers a complete guide to the actors who brought the story to life.

Frequently asked questions

The FAQs reflect the ongoing interest in the series despite its cancellation.

Related reading

• Why Finding Alice Season 2 Was Cancelled: The Full Story (Ireland Media Hub)
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