Overview

• Prime Video launched the first three episodes on September 17, with the remaining five rolling out weekly through October 22.
• Co‑showrunner Michele Fazekas said five prewritten episodes centered on Andre were discarded after Perdomo’s death and that the season’s emotional drive now stems from his absence.
• The character’s off‑screen death is addressed early in the season without recasting, and the premiere opens with a “For Chance” dedication.
• Hamish Linklater joins as Dean Cipher, whose unpredictable leadership at Godolkin University sets the conflict for the new chapter.
• Cast members describe returning to set as emotionally difficult, emphasizing that honoring Perdomo shaped both the story and the production.