After four action-packed and thrilling episodes, fans are clamoring to see the unstoppable director Choe back in The Tyrant Season 2. The series was undoubtedly a massive hit once it landed on Disney+. Well, the streaming platform has become the home to several superhero K-dramas. Now, fans wonder whether Disney+ will return with another season of Tyrant. That’s because the series ended on a cryptic note, leaving many to wonder about the fate of the “tyrant” virus. Will it turn out to be fruitful for the South Korean army? Let’s find out.
The show, written by Park Hoon Jung, focuses on an undercover operation called The Tyrant Project. The South Korean government planned to create a bioweapon that could help them enhance human abilities like superheroes. However, after learning about this, the US demanded the quick termination of the program. Despite that, Director Choe decided to work on this virus secretly. He even refused to hand over the virus to the US government. This led to a series of events that caused trouble for Director Choe.
The Tyrant Season 2: Is It Renewed Yet?
The Tyrant debuted back on August 14, 2024, with a bang. The series released four episodes on Disney+, leaving the viewers on their toes. As the story progressed, it delved deeper into the “tyrant” virus and how it could greatly affect humans. With a captivating storyline, the series left the viewers clamoring for more. However, neither Disney+ nor the production committee has announced The Tyrant Season 2. Typically, the decision takes a couple of months.
However, considering its wide popularity, we expect the streaming platform will soon make a decision. In addition, Walt Disney Company Korea revealed on August 30 that the series was the most-watched on Disney+ Korea for 12 days shortly after its release. In fact, the series ranked first on the streaming platform FlixPatrol for three days in Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, K-drama was among the top five in Singapore and Taiwan. Despite that, the series hasn’t been renewed for another season. But don’t fret! The streaming platform hasn’t canceled the series, which means The Tyrant Season 2 is still possible. As of now, Disney+ hasn’t revealed the viewership data, so we expect the series to make an announcement soon. That’s because the series ended on a cliffhanger, leaving a door open for season 2.
The Tyrant Finale Hints At Season 2
The series ended with two interesting storylines, hinting at The Tyrant Season 2. The storyline revolved around the superhuman “tyrant” virus and the future of South Korea’s military forces. Despite the US demand to terminate the bioweapons program, Director Choe continued to work on the virus as he believed it could be fruitful for their army.
However, as the series unfolded, things turned gray for Choe and his team. It became challenging to safeguard the superhuman “tyrant” virus. While Director Choe played a significant role in the development of the “tyrant” virus, he ended up shooting himself at the end of the series. It remained unclear why he took that step.
However, many believe that The Tyrant Season 2 will explore the storyline. It will also reveal Choe’s connection to the development of the virus and whether he is affected by it. There’s a high chance that Choe is affected by the virus and will indeed return.
His return can play a huge role as he knows a lot about the virus. Plus, he wants to create an army of superhumans and will be surprised to learn the backstory of Chae Ja-gyeong. Her story arc is left to play a significant part in The Tyrant Season 2. However, how things will be played off remains unclear.
Chae Ja-Gyeong’s Backstory Will Be Explored
Ja Gyeong played the daughter of Mr. Chae, who has split personality disorder. However, the fourth episode hinted that the “tyrant” virus could infect Ja Gyeong. The finale revealed that director Choe discovered Ja Gyeong’s body was infected with the virus. Surprisingly, despite being infected by the virus, she was in control and retained her human nature.
While it remained unclear when she got infected, the ending credit revealed that she was infected when she was a kid. The flashback featured a little Ja Gyeong, who arrived at Mr. Chae’s shop in the night. As the series unfolded, it showed that Mr. Chae adopted her because she was an orphan. While Mr. Chae did not know about Ja Gyeong’s infection, it was revealed that she got infected before meeting Chae.
That was why she was able to control her physical injuries and survived the gunshots. While it remains unclear how she got infected, it seems like The Tyrant Season 2 can explain the reason. The upcoming season can also explain how Ja Gyeong met Director Choi and how she could play a huge part in his experiment.
As the show has just picked a pace, there’s a possibility that the series can explore more storylines, which might focus on the army of superhumans. Will Director Choe’s dream come true? Only time will tell.
The Tyrant Season 2 Cast Details
As of now, the streaming platform hasn’t yet announced the renewal of The Tyrant Season 2. However, we expect the series to make an announcement soon. That’s because the series received positive acclaim. Also, it’s the most-watched series. So we expect season 2 will happen. If this is the case, then the entire cast will return. Cha Seung Won will return as Lim Sang, and Kim Kang Woo as Paul.
Jo Yoon Su as Chae Ja Gyeong will return as well. Her return will play a significant role, as the first season’s finale hinted at her major role in the upcoming installment. However, director Choe (played by Kim Seon Ha) killed himself at the end of the first season. This left many to wonder whether the mastermind behind the mission would return.
There’s a possibility that he would return, as there wouldn’t be a second season without him. He might return in the form of a flashback or a superhuman who got infected by the virus. As of now, things remain under wrap. But we will update you. Besides them, there’s a possibility that the show will return with some supporting cast members.
The cast details have yet to be announced. However, Mu Jin Sung can return as Yeon Mo Yong, with Kim Joo Hun as Director Sa. Lee Ki Young can join the cast of The Tyrant Season 2 as the First Vice Director. Since Ja Gyeong will play a major role in the second season, we believe her adoptive father, Lee Sung Min, can return as well. The series can also introduce some new faces as superhumans.
The Tyrant Season 2 Release Date
As we have said before, the series hasn’t yet been renewed. However, a rep of Walt Disney Korea has shared that it has been one of the most-watched series on the platform. So we believe they might return with positive news sooner or later. If that’s the case, the series might undergo production later this year. Filming typically takes six to seven months to conclude.
Since the cast members are currently busy with their scheduled work, we believe The Tyrant Season 2 will be released in the fall of 2025. This is all for now. Stay with TechRadar247 for more such updates.