The dramatic and twisty miniseries Expants wrapped up early this year on Prime Video and uprooted the entertainment industry. However, with the surprising plot twist and spine-shivering narration it remains unclear whether there will be Expats Season 2. There’s no denying that fans are curious about the next run. To escalate their curiosity, the series creator and director Lulu Wang shared the chances of Season 2. So, will we get another season sooner rather than later? Let’s find out.
Based on Janice Y.K. Lee’s novel The Expatriates, the show focuses on three American expatriates in Hong Kong. However, their lives dramatically turn when one of their sons suddenly disappears. This horrific event entangles their lives, forcing them to work together to find the whereabouts of the missing son. As the series unfolds, it focuses on the 2014 Umbrella Movement, exploring the psyche of three fascinating characters.
Is Expats Season 2 Renewed?
Unfortunately, not! The first season debuted back on January 26, 2024, and ran until February 2024. It’s been eight months, and Prime Video hasn’t yet renewed the series for the next season. Well, the series has been billed as the miniseries. So, it doesn’t seem like the streaming platform will soon make an announcement. However, it has suddenly become common for miniseries to receive renewals for future development. However, such types of renewals often come after a few months or years.
Thus, it remains unclear when Prime Video will announce Expats Season 2. But there’s a chance for another season. That’s because the show performed well on the platform. Although Prime Video hasn’t yet revealed the show’s viewership count, it’s expected to perform incredibly well on the streaming giant. Since the streamer takes viewership into account to renew a series, Prime Video will likely return with another season.
Chances Of Expats Season 2!
As mentioned above, the first season performed well on Prime Video. However, the streaming giant hasn’t yet revealed its viewership, but it was a bang-on hit series for critics and audiences. The audience score for the ministers has been impressive so far. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show received a positive reception from the audience and critics. It gained an 83% score from critics. Unfortunately, it only received a 50% score from audiences.
This is quite similar to Metacritic. The first season of Expats earned 73 out of 100 from critics, while its audience score was pretty low. It gained only 5.8 stars out of 10. In addition, the show’s IMDb ratings were pretty low. It only gained 5.9 stars out of 10. Thus, considering the reception, it looks like the series might not return. However, Nicole Kidman’s leading the series is certainly the driving force behind the show, and there’s a chance that it might bring the series back for another season. But will it?
Boss Hints At A Potential Season 2
While the streaming platform hasn’t yet revealed about Expats Season 2, the series creator Lulu Wang is optimistic to return. In an interview with Today, the creator teased that she is ready to explore the show and return with another season. However, currently, she has no plans for Season 2. Wang said the first season had a conclusive nature. It had a proper beginning, middle, and end. That was what the show needed the most; she saw it as complete.
Wang added that when she was making the first season of Expats, she saw it as a feature film. So, currently, there are no plans for Season 2. However, she hasn’t said “never” to this series. The series showrunner shared that one day, she will soon return. But when, remains unclear. She is currently working on other projects and isn’t in talks of making another season of Expats. So, the chances of Expats Season 2 is currently low. It might return in the future.
Expats Season 2 Cast: Who Will Join The Show?
As of now, the show has yet to be announced. However, as we have mentioned, the series showrunner hasn’t given up on the show. So, there’s a chance that Expats Season 2 will soon return. However, it remains unclear whether the show will return with a new cast and storyline or will bring back the former cast members. If the show returns with the former cast members, we expect Nicole Kidman to return as Margaret Woo. Sarayu Blue will also return as Hilary Starr and Ji-young Yoo will be Mercy Cho.
Brian Tee can return as Clarke Woo, Tiana Gowen as Daisy Woo, and Bodhi del Rosario as Philip Woo. The other cast members include Ruby Ruiz as Essie, Jack Huston as David Starr, and Amelyn Pardenilla as Puri. There’s also a chance that the guest stars will also make their return. However, it is unclear at this moment as the show hasn’t yet revealed its storyline. But don’t worry. We will update you.
What Will Happen In Expats Season 2?
Although Lulu Wang shared that she approached the first season with a clear beginning, middle, and end, the show has left many loose ends to be explored. This has made many believe that there’s a chance for Expats Season 2. The first season had six shocking episodes, during which Margaret decided to stay in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, her family decided to return to the US. This left things unclear as to why she did this. However, it looked like she was still affected by her son’s disappearance.
On the other hand, Margaret was also affected by Mercy’s pregnancy with David’s child. This information not only affected Margaret but also shattered Hilary’s relationship. She had no idea how to deal with David’s affair. This might create more challenges for Hilary as she works to bring her family closure. It might also make a great difference in her marriage.
The show hasn’t yet answered the question of where Margaret’s missing son, Gus, is. A lot of questions haven’t been answered, so we believe that Expats Season 2 will give closure to all the plot twists. The show could also focus on Margaret’s mission to find her missing son, leading her to more twisting discoveries. It would dive deeper into the psychological effect, giving its viewers more chills down the spine.
Expats Season 2 Release Date
As mentioned above, the show hasn’t been renewed for Expats Season 2. Thus, it’s hard to say when the series will return. The series director is currently working on other projects, and she has already mentioned that the show won’t return in the near future. Wang isn’t in the talk about Season 2. This means the series won’t return this year.
Speaking of the Expats Season 2 release date, it might air sometime in 2025 or 2026. That’s because it will take longer to hear a renewal announcement. As for the filming, it won’t take longer to conclude filming and post-production work. This is all for now. Stay with TechRadar247 for more such updates.