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Aggie Wiggs is officially back on the case. Netflix today announced the global hit series The monster inside me It has been renewed for a second season, and Claire Danes is set to reprise her Emmy-nominated role.
The renewal comes on the heels of the action series’ huge debut. Originally released as a limited series, The monster inside me It took Netflix by storm, debuting at number one on their global top 10 list and earning a spot in the top 10 in 88 countries. In just its first seven weeks on the platform, the show achieved 43 million views. Five of those weeks They were in the top 10 weekly.
The series has become a major awards season staple, earning 21 nominations across the industry’s top honors. He recently received two Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Music Composition and a historic win for Matthew Rhys for Best Lead Actor In a series, limited film, or anthology.
Along with the Season 2 renewal, Netflix also announced that it is doubling down on its relationship with executive producer, writer and co-showrunner Howard Gordon. Gordon and Netflix have formed a new creative partnership that will enable him to develop brand new series exclusively for streaming under his Teakwood Lane Productions banner.
“We always told ourselves we would just do a second season The monster inside me “If we find a story worthy of the first one — and I’m happy to say we have found it,” Howard Gordon said in a statement provided to Netflix. “We loved making this show and our audience seems to love watching it, so we’re extremely grateful to Jinny Howe, Netflix, Karey Burke and 20th Television for giving us the opportunity to bring the band back together and do it again.”
The excitement was echoed by Jenny How, Head of Scripted Series at Netflix, who teased what’s to come for the hit show:
We are happy to be back The monster inside me And welcoming Howard Gordon to the Netflix family through this creative partnership. The series captivated global audiences, featured exceptional performances led by Claire Danes, and earned Matthew Rhys a historic Emmy win. We are extremely proud of what Howard Gordon, Gabe Rutter and the entire crew have accomplished. We can’t wait for fans to see what Howard and Danielle Pearl have in store for next season.
Before the renewal and post-Emmy nominations, Pearl Teased that a second season could be on the cardssaying, “Yes, there have been conversations. I agree. I think it’s possible. Obviously, if I have the opportunity, I would love to explore that. I think the show has done well. It’s been really exciting to see a lot of people connect with it. We’ll see what happens.”
Here’s the confirmed creative team returning for Season 2 behind the scenes:
- Showrunners/Executive Producers: Howard Gordon and Daniel Pearl
- creator: Gabe Rutter
- Star and Executive Producer: Claire Danes
- Executive Producers: Antonio Campos, Carolyn Barone, Amy Lippman, Gabe Rutter, Conan O’Brien, David Kissinger, Jeff Ross, and Jodie Foster
- Studio: Twenty TV
Netflix has not announced when production will begin, but we understand it will likely begin in November and continue through March 2027, with filming returning to Kearney, New Jersey.
This is the last time a Netflix limited series will get a renewal for a second season. Untamed He is Probably the biggest example In the past few years, with meat being another notable example, even though it was done in an anthology format.
Additional details for Season 2 will be revealed later, including plot summaries and casting news.