Murderville season 2 has yet to be confirmed, but here’s what we know about a potential second season for Netflix’s murder mystery comedy series. Murderville adapted the format of the BBC show Three Murder in Successville, which ran from 2015 to 2017 and featured a number of British comedians. Combining elements of a murder investigation and improv comedy, the six-episode series is Netflix‘s first unscripted comedy. However, despite the compelling premise and brilliant cast, Murderville’s future is still a question.
‘Murderville’ is a comedy series based on the British show ‘Murder in Successville’ created by Andy Brereton and Avril Spary. Developed for the screen by Krister Johnson, each episode follows Detective Terry Seattle (Will Arnett) and a special guest as they try to solve a complex murder case. The guest stars were given clues to deduce the identity of the killer but were not given a script. Thus, they had to improvise to solve it.
A few dedicated shows give strength to an entertaining comedy, but the series received mixed responses from critics. Of course, viewers who enjoy the show’s unusual format will have to wonder if there will be another season. In that case, here’s everything we know about the possibility of ‘Murderville’ season 2!
Murderville Season 2 Update News & Updates
With an interesting structure and cast, Murderville has the potential to be renewed for season 2. However, since audience reception and stream counts are important factors for Netflix‘s renewal, Murderville needs to achieve a solid audience rating. At the moment, this may be difficult to quantify because the show doesn’t offer a continuous story, and the episodes don’t have the same quality. As such, viewers can easily choose which episode to watch, but judging by the initial criticism and viewer reviews, Murderville has been received positively. In fact, it has an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of 96%, which further impacts the show’s performance.
While Murderville awaits its update, host Krister Johnson already has ideas for future celebrity guests. In an interview with Consequence, Johnson shared his love for Dan Grohl from Foo Fighters. Johnson is hopeful that a drummer comedy will eventually make its way to the show, suggesting that he’s at least half sure it will be renewed.
Murderville Season 2 Release Date
‘Murderville’ season 1 was released on February 3, 2022, on Netflix. The debut season contained six episodes, and all the episodes landed on the streaming service together at the same time. Episodes of the show have a run time of 29-35 minutes each.
As far as season two is concerned, Netflix has yet to make an official statement on the matter. However, it is still too early for the network to decide the future of the event. Streaming services typically take several weeks to assess the show’s popularity and viewer count before deciding whether it needs a second season or not. Therefore, the follow-up season can be decided if the series proves to be a success in the eyes of the audience.
Will Arnett, who stars on the show and also serves as executive producer, talked about the possibility of a second season in an interview with THR. “I want to do more if it works and people respond to it. And if people shrug and say, ‘Yeah, well,’ then great, we’re having fun,” he said. Arnett’s words suggest that even though he is down to do more episodes, his decision will depend on the audience’s request.
Therefore, if the show goes up to Netflix viewer standards, the second season could be confirmed in the coming months. The first season was filmed in LA in Summer 2021 and premiered in early 2022. A possible second season could follow a similar production schedule. Therefore, if ‘Murderville’ season 2 materializes, it could be set for a release around Q1 2023.
Murderville Season 2: Expected Cast
‘Murderville’ stars Will Arnett (‘Arrested Development’) as Senior Detective Terry Seattle, Haneefah Wood (‘One Day at a Time’) as Chief Rhonda Jenkins-Seattle, Lilan Bowden (‘Andi Mack’) as Amber Kang, and Phillip Smithey as Detective Darren “Daz” Phillips. The first season also featured Conan O’Brien, Marshawn Lynch, Kumail Nanjiani, Annie Murphy, Sharon Stone, and Ken Jeong in guest roles. We expect the main cast to return to their respective roles for a potential second season. Additionally, a new celebrity guest will likely appear in each episode as Terry’s partner.
Murderville Season 2: Expected Plot Story
In the first season of ‘Murderville,’ Terry Seattle, a homicide detective, teams up with a celebrity guest to solve a murder case. Meanwhile, Terry divorced his wife Rhonda Jenkins-Seattle, who is also the National Police Chief. At the end of the season, Terry solves the cold case of his former partner, Lori Griffin’s death. However, Terry’s attempts to reconcile with Rhonda ultimately failed.
If renewed, season two could continue the episodic murder mystery format created by season one with a new guest star working on the pitch alongside Terry. Additionally, we can get to see developments in Terry’s life as he struggles to find interest in his work after solving cases that has haunted him for years. We might also see Terry looking for a new partner in his life.
