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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Running time | 31–33 minutes |
| Production company | Big Talk Studios |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | 1 March (2024-03-01) – 29 March 2024 (2024-03-29) |
| Network | Apple TV |
| Release | 15 October 2025 (2025-10-15) |
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin is a Britishhistorical comedy television series starringNoel Fielding as the title character. Developed byBig Talk Studios, the series premiered on 1 March 2024 onApple TV+. In July 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.[1] However, in January 2025, the planned second season was scrapped after Fielding pulled out of the series partway through production.[2] The final episode after its cancellation was released on 15 October 2025.[3]
A fictional take on the life ofDick Turpin, leader of the Essex Gang, who commits numerous petty crimes with the hope of becoming England's greatesthighwayman while being pursued by thethief-takerJonathan Wilde and the secretive criminal organisation The Syndicate.
The following cast members have been credited amongst the main cast in a single episode.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "A Legend Is Born (Sort Of)" | Ben Palmer | Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis, and Stuart Lane withNoel Fielding | 1 March 2024 (2024-03-01) | |
Dick Turpin rejects the idea of becoming an apprentice butcher under his father and sets out to become a famous highwayman. He soon finds himself the new leader of the Essex Gang and runs afoul of the thief-taker Jonathan Wilde. | |||||
| 2 | "The Unrobbable Coach" | Ben Palmer | Richard Naylor with Noel Fielding | 1 March 2024 (2024-03-01) | |
When the Essex Gang attempts to rob the fabled Unrobbable Coach, Honesty gets cursed to become its new driver. Meanwhile, Nell leaves the gang to try and join a more notorious one. | |||||
| 3 | "Run Wilde" | Ben Palmer | Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain | 8 March 2024 (2024-03-08) | |
After a successful heist of gold bars in London, Dick finds himself on the run from the Syndicate, England's most notorious criminal organisation, with the help of an unexpected ally: Jonathan Wilde, who is chained to him. | |||||
| 4 | "Curse of the Reddlehag" | George Kane | Jon Brittain | 15 March 2024 (2024-03-15) | |
The Essex Gang accidentally frees a powerful witch and enlists Craig's help in an attempt to capture her before she can kill the whole village. | |||||
| 5 | "Tommy Silversides" | George Kane | Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain | 22 March 2024 (2024-03-22) | |
A dashing new highwayman arrives and ignites a rivalry with Dick, challenging him to a duel for control over the Essex Gang. Meanwhile, Nell has an unexpected reunion with Lady Gwinear, her mother and leader of the Syndicate. | |||||
| 6 | "Turpin Time" | George Kane | Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain | 29 March 2024 (2024-03-29) | |
Imprisoned and sentenced to death, Dick attempts to escape from the Syndicate and reunite with his gang, who are now under the control of Tommy Silversides. | |||||
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| 7 | "The Night of the Werebear" | Ben Palmer | Jon Brittain and Richard Naylor with Noel Fielding | 15 October 2025 (2025-10-15) | |
After a terrifying monster causes the roads to be closed, the Essex Gang sets out to stop the beast with the help of Moose's former lover, a skilled trapper who specializes in hunting Werebears. | |||||
It was announced in April 2022 thatApple TV+ had greenlit a series starringNoel Fielding as the highwaymanDick Turpin.[4] In August 2023, additional casting includingHugh Bonneville,Asim Chaudhry andTamsin Greig was announced.[5] Episodes one to three are directed byBen Palmer and episodes four to six are directed by George Kane. Episode one is written by show creators Claire Downes, Ian Jarvis and Stuart Lane with Fielding and episodes two to six are written by Richard Naylor and Jon Brittain with Fielding.[6]
Production had commenced at the time of the series being announced in April 2022.[4]
The series was partly filmed atLudlow Castle inShropshire.
The series premiered onApple TV+ on 1 March 2024 and ended on 29 March.[7] A final seventh episode, consisting of material filmed prior to the series' cancellation, was released on October 15, 2025.[8][3]
Thereview aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes reported a 84% approval rating, based on 32 critic reviews.[9] OnMetacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 70 out of 100, based on 14 critics indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[10]