This article contains SPOILERS from theLong Bright Riverfinale.
Long Bright Riverseason 2 gets a cautious response from creators Liz Moore and Nikki Toscano. An adaptation of Moore’s 2020 novel, the Peacock drama follows police officer Mickey (portrayed by Amanda Seyfried) as she begins investigating murders in Philadelphia, while worrying about the safety of her estranged sister. Along with Seyfried, the cast includes Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, John Doman, Dash Mihok, and Britne Oldford. Withall eight episodes released on March 13, the main mystery andstoryline ofLong Bright Riverwere seemingly wrapped.
During a recent interview withVariety, Moore and Toscano addressed whether season 2 is possible. Giving a careful update, Moore teased that it was “classified information,” while Toscano added thata decision would not necessarily come from them.However, the co-creator explained that she and Moore would be interested in reuniting with theLong Bright Rivertalent. Read their comments below:
Moore:I feel like that’s classified information.
Toscano:That’s a decision that’s, like, way above our pay grade. So I think we’ll just leave it at that. For both Liz and I, any opportunity to work with these actors again would be awesome, and we would be game to do it in any capacity.
What The Response Means For Long Bright River
A Season 2 Could Potentially Happen
The comments by Moore and Toscano suggest that there’s potential for aLong Bright Riverseason 2, buta new story would likely be needed to incorporate Seyfried.In the final episode, Mickey realizes that Truman was never behind the various murders of young women. She already knew that a Philadelphia cop was responsible for what happened, butLong Bright River’sendingreveal of Lafferty came as a shock, as did his sudden death. Mickey also reconnects with Kacey, and later Truman, who express disappointment in how she handled her suspicions of him.
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Since debuting on Peacock, the show has generated positive reactions, butcurrently holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of only 67%, while the Popcornmeter stands at 61%. However, viewership can be more of a factor when considering a renewal and should the crime drama manage to draw large audiences, the streaming service may opt for additional episodes. Having Moore, who wrote the original novel and serves as an EP, possibly come back to continue the story would benefitLong Bright Riverseason 2 as well.
Our Take On Long Bright River Season 2
There Are Some Threads It Can Complete
While the finale brought many answers, there are lingering threads surrounding some of theLong Bright Rivercharactersthat a potential season 2 could complete. Kacey meets Thomas, becoming part of his life, but she doesn’t inform him about their relationship. Another plot point is that Mickey is aware of Ahearn being linked to Lafferty, and when the show ends, there is still suspicion about him being in charge. However, with Mickey leaving the police department,Long Bright Riverwould need to keep her involved in the action by some means.
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Long Bright River follows a police officer as she patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood suffering from the opioid crisis. As a series of murders commences, she uncovers connections to her personal history, intertwining her professional duty with a personal quest for answers.
