Are you ready? The wait is nearly over for Season 2 of the comically violent action seriesTwisted Metal,hitting our screens on June 23, 2025.Season 1 followed John Doe, an amnesiac milkman, on a delivery mission, alongside carjacker Quiet, who seeks revenge for her brother’s murder. Season 2 will pick up directly from the Season 1 finale, with John and Quiet entering the Twisted Metal tournament — an annual demolition derby hosted by the supernatural Calypso. The stakes will escalate as they risk their lives competing for the prize: a single wish, their greatest heart’s desire, granted.
Viewer anticipation reflects Season 1’s great reception: online communities theorized about classic game characters, with social media discussing the casting reveals. The showattracted both dedicated gamersand newcomers, which was an unexpected treat. As we all gear up for Season 2, here’s what you need to know about its wacky release schedule.
How Many Episodes Will ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2 Have?
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Exclusively on Peacock, the post-apocalyptic action series returns with a different release pattern compared to its initial run. It all kicks off with a teaser approach:the first three episodes will be available on the premiere date, with a twice-weekly distribution until the last three shows conclude proceedings on 28 August.
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Peacock is following the trend that streaming platforms have adopted of staggering schedules for their original programming, creating a five-week viewing period for the complete season.Season 2 will pack 12 episodes into its run, each clocking in at 30 minutes. Withgood old-fashioned cliffhangers, it harks back to counting down the days to watch your favorite show.
Who Will We See in ‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2?
Season 2 ofTwisted Metalbrings back most of the core performers while adding several new faces to the wasteland. Anthony Mackie portrays John Doe again, and Stephanie Beatriz reprises her role as Quiet, continuing their partnership from Season 1. The duo behind Sweet Tooth also returns: Samoa Joe handles the physical performance, and Will Arnett provides the voice. Mike Mitchell comes back as Stu, John’s loyal companion.
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New additions include theimpressive Anthony Carriganas series regular Calypso, the villainous host of a deadly Twisted Metal tournament. We’ll also see Michael James Shaw as Axel, Saylor Bell Curda as Mayhem, Lisa Gilroy as Vermin, Patty Guggenheim as Raven, Richard de Klerk, and Tiana Okoye. The expanded ensemble will create fresh dynamics, mixing returning icons with intriguing newcomers for what should be an explosive run.
Buckle Up, It’s Going To Be a Bumpy Ride
Peacock’s release plan is onto something. By dropping three episodes, then making fans wait week by week, viewers get their binge-watching fix while staying hooked for the long haul. It’s a wise move, especially for a show packed with car crashes and explosions that’ll have people talking. If TV devotees love this approach, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if other shows started testing the formula. In the instant world of streaming,Twisted MetalSeason 2 could be the glue that’s needed.
