‘Dead to Me’: When Will Netflix Drop Season 2?
Netflix pretty much ran the summer of 2019 with its non-stop collection of hits. Out of that cache of gems, fans caught up with Stranger Things, fell in love with Lucifer, and went on a thrill ride with Money Heist.
Nestled in that batch of summertime goodness was also Dead to Me, which stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. May, June, and July turned into weeks of binge fests.
Season 1 of the series earned high marks from critics and fans alike, and viewers want to know when to expect the next installment. Great news! Netflix is delivering more episodes sooner than you think.
Where things left off in season 1 of ‘Dead to Me’
Applegate’s Jen had her world turned upside down once Judy revealed her betrayal. After the two struck up a friendship through their grief support group, Jen finally allowed herself to be less prickly and a bit vulnerable.
In Judy, she thought she found someone who understood her, and for Judy, the bond served as substitute for her loneliness. She too was grieving the loss of her fiancé, Steve (played by James Marsden). The twist was that they broke up.
That bond was shattered when Judy admitted that not only did she purposely befriend Jen, but she did it out of guilt. She was driving the car that killed Jen’s husband, Ted.
By the end of the season 1, Jen kicked Judy out of her guesthouse, Judy turned Steve in to the authorities for money laundering, and the latter went to Jen’s house to look for Judy.
After Steve admitted to being in the car the night Ted was killed, Steve ended up the pool with a gunshot in his chest. Jen called Judy for help and the women were back together again.
Season 2 of ‘Dead to Me’ arrives in May
Among Netflix’s May offerings is season 2 of Dead to Me, set to arrive on the platform on May 8. Jen and Judy will have to contend with Steve’s death, what to do with his body, and covering up with more lies.
According to Netflix’s official description, the stakes are high.
“Picking up in the aftermath of that bloody backyard reveal, the irrepressible pair once again struggle to keep their secrets buried. With a surprising new visitor in town and Detective Perez (Diana Maria Riva) hot on their heels, Jen and Judy take drastic measures to protect their loved ones and each other — no matter the cost.”
What viewers can expect in season 2
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in November, Cardellini expressed that viewers should expect the unexpected.
“There are definitely going to be more secrets and more twists and turns, so we can count on that — I knew there was a twist in the first episode when I read the first season, but I didn’t realize how each episode would be, that the show would turn and twist as the season went on. So, I’m really excited about that.”
Showrunner Liz Feldman hasn’t revealed much about the series’ direction this go ‘round, but she told Thrillist that Jen and Judy’s roles are reversed.
“Instead of it being Judy who has a secret, now they have a secret together.” There’s also a rumor that Jen isn’t the one who shot Steve. Dive into Dead to Me on May 8.
