The drama was considered a success with the viewership ratings doubled from the start to finish and the possibility of sequel mentioned by production team.[3] It was confirmed to return for second season which began its production around October 2021.[4]
The season 2 began airing from July 30, 2022, on Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST).[5][6]
^Jin Hyang-hee (April 16, 2021). "손현주 장승조 '모범형사' 시즌2에서 한번 더" [Son Hyun-joo, Jang Seung-jo, once again in season 2 of 'Exemplary Detective']. Maeil Economic Daily (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
^"'모범형사2' 다시 뭉친 손현주X장승조, 첫 스틸컷 공개" [Son Hyeon-joo X Jang Seung-jo reunited for 'Exemplary Detective 2', first still cut released]. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. July 5, 2022. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
^Jinju-hee (July 30, 2022). "'모범형사2' 오늘(30일) 첫 방송…손현주x장승조, 출동 준비 완료" ['Exemplary Detective 2' premieres today (30th)... Son Hyun-joo x Jang Seung-jo, ready to go]. MK Sports (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.