Production
The series is an adaptation of the Franco-Belgian series Astrid and Raphaelle and was announced in February 2024 by Eagle Eye Drama, PBS Distribution and Beta Film, in association with Belgium's Happy Duck Films and with support from the Belgian Tax Shelter. Jo McGrath and Walter Iuzzolino were executive producers for Eagle Eye and Maarten Moerkerke was to direct. The writing team was led by Matt Baker and included Stephen Brady, Sarah Freethy, and Daniella DeVinter.
Location filming for series one took place in York from 23 to 29 April 2024 at Precentor's Court, opposite York Minster, Monkgate, The Shambles, Gillygate and Micklegate. However, other than these exterior sequences which place the stories in York, most of the show was filmed in Belgium.
Patience was renewed for a second series, with a new writing team led by Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers. Filming took place in Belgium and York in May 2025, with Jessica Hynes added to the cast as a new DI replacing Laura Fraser's character as Fraser was unavailable. A third series was commissioned with filming continuing in York and Belgium in 2026.
