Sister Boniface Mysteries Season 5: Will the Hit Whodunit Return or Get Canceled?
Season 4 just wrapped, but the real cliffhanger is the show’s future. Will Sister Boniface Mysteries return for Season 5? Here’s what we know so far and the signs to watch.
Quick update on Sister Boniface Mysteries: Season 4 has rolled out, and naturally the big question is whether the cheerful, crime-solving nun is coming back for more. Here’s where things stand right now.
Is Season 5 happening?
As of now, BritBox has not announced a renewal or a cancelation for Season 5. The situation is delicate: series creator Jude Tindall passed away shortly after Season 4 began filming, so the future of the show isn’t something anyone is ready to declare until there’s an official decision. In short, it’s wait-and-see.
Where to watch Season 4
In the U.S., Season 4 is streaming on BritBox. In the U.K., it began airing on U&Drama on Friday, September 26, with episodes also available on UKTV Play and BBC iPlayer. In select countries, the show streams on Prime Video via the BBC Player add-on. Yes, that U.K. date is what’s been listed.
What’s new this season
For anyone just tuning in, this is the Father Brown spin-off about Sister Boniface of Saint Vincent’s Convent, who pitches in with the local police whenever bodies and baffling clues turn up. Season 4 keeps the comedic twist intact and brings back the core cast:
- Lorna Watson as Sister Boniface
- Max Brown as Sam Gillespie
- Ami Metcalf
- Jerry Iwu
- Belinda Lang
Expect some turbulence behind all the tea and test tubes. Max Brown told RadioTimes.com that this season plays with the foundations of the team and pushes their cases into trickier territory.
'There are quite a few ups and downs... threats of losing the whole set-up with the force and our investigation team.' — Max Brown, speaking to RadioTimes.com
Lorna Watson has also teased that tensions run high in Great Slaughter this year, but the town rallies — lots of unity and camaraderie — and the whole thing feels, in her words, pretty big.
The bottom line
No renewal news yet. Season 4 is out and easy to find depending on where you live. Given Jude Tindall’s passing shortly after Season 4 began filming, the show’s future will likely take time to sort out. When there’s an official call on Season 5, I’ll shout.