Apple TV+ has unexpectedly released a new episode of the comedy series The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, despite the show’s earlier cancellation. This surprise addition, titled The Night of the Werebear, is now available for streaming.
Background on the Series
Debuting last year, The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin quickly garnered critical acclaim for its humorous take on the legendary highwayman. The positive reception led to an immediate renewal for a second season. However, production faced significant challenges when lead actor Noel Fielding abruptly exited the project, reportedly due to illness. This sudden departure caused production delays, and subsequent reports suggested that the second season had been canceled.
The Surprise Episode
Without prior announcement, Apple TV+ has released a new episode titled The Night of the Werebear. This 35-minute installment is listed as the seventh episode of the first season, though the sixth episode was previously marked as the season finale. The episode’s description reads:
> Special episode. When a monster terrorizes Hempstead, Dick and the gang set out to capture the beast and restore peace to the village.
The timing and content suggest that this episode serves as a Halloween-themed special.
Production Insights
According to a report from British publication Broadcast, Apple and the show’s creative team collaborated to compile existing footage from the incomplete second season into this final episode. This approach allowed them to provide closure to the series without resuming full production.
Conclusion
While Apple has not officially confirmed the cancellation of the second season or designated this new episode as the series finale, current indications suggest that The Night of the Werebear will be the concluding chapter of The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin. Fans of the series can now enjoy this unexpected addition, which offers a fitting end to the show’s brief but memorable run.
