Bloodlands was created by Chris Brandon and developed by HTM Television, a joint venture between Hat Trick Productions and producer Jed Mercurio, known for dramas like Line of Duty.

The series was renewed for a second series shortly after its premiere, on 14 March 2021, with filming for series two commencing in February 2022.

The show was filmed mainly in the rural area around Strangford Lough in the east of Northern Ireland.

Series 1 was made available to American and Canadian audiences via streaming on Acorn TV in 2021, while Series 2 streamed there in February 2023.

The series holds an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 24 reviews, and a Metacritic score of 76 out of 100 based on 9 reviews, indicating generally favourable reception.

Radio Times reviewer Lauren Morris described the show as having 'all the hallmarks of a Jed Mercurio drama,' highlighting the producer's signature style on the project.