Overview

• The Season 2 finale drew 3.7 million viewers, down from its 5.3 million premiere, though the season averaged 37 million per episode compared with Season 1’s 32 million.
• HBO has renewed the series for a third season that will pivot the narrative to Abby’s perspective with Kaitlyn Dever in the lead role.
• Showrunner Craig Mazin has pledged to resolve the finale’s unanswered plot threads and has hinted that a fourth season will complete the Part II adaptation.
• Filming for Season 3 is not expected to begin until 2026, creating a projected 28-month gap and suggesting a potential August 2027 premiere.
• Season 2 garnered a mixed response, with some episodes praised for character depth and others criticized for pacing issues.