'All Creatures Great & Small' Season 2 Promises a Trip Home to the Dales

All Creatures Great & Small may be set in the pre-World War II era in the Yorkshire Dales, long before modern technology made the world interconnected. However, Season 2 of the escapist fantasy is looking more and more like the hottest ticket in town this winter. With new coronavirus variant omicron threatening a return to lockdown statuses and businesses announcing a return of "2020 protocols," it seems like the James Herriot and crew will be right on time this winter to keep us feeling warm and cozy. And the two newest trailers for the show are full of glorious sunshine and gorgeous vistas.

Not every episode that will air over here has been shown in the U.K. as yet. (The Christmas special finale episode comes at Christmas, natch), However, the bulk of Season 2 has already been shown on Channel 5 from September to November. Moreover, anyone who has been paying attention will know what we're in for. Not only will there be the usual rounds of saving cows, but new animals will be added to the mix, with the delayed filming schedule leading to a springtime world for the backdrop, complete with lambs and sheep.

If that sounds a little less-than-dramatic, not to worry. Of course, there will be actual human drama in Season 2, as Seigfried attempts to date while Tristan fights to be respected by his older brother. Meanwhile, after Helen left her beau, Hugh, at the altar last year, she and James must figure out if they really will make a run at a relationship or if Helen will be single for a while. But let's be honest: human relationships are secondary when we tune into All Creatures Great and Small. Like Seigfried, we're here for the animals and the Dales.