The Underground Railroad Season 2 Renewal Status & Release Date
Will the drama series starring Thuso Mbedu return for season 2 on Amazon Video?
There is no the precise data about second season of The Underground Railroad Series yet. If show status will be determined it will return on 2026-05-08 near the same time as first. All information about new part created by Barry Jenkins in this article.
Countdown to Season 2 Release
When is the The Underground Railroad Season 2nd new episodes arrive?
The returning of TV Show will consist of 10 total episodes, that will be released at Amazon Video on demand. Pilot episode starting on 2026-05-08. TV Show episodes will release on Fridays. Detailed schedule presented inside table below.
| Episode Number | Episode Title | Amazon Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2X01 | Episode 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X02 | Episode 2 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X03 | Episode 3 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X04 | Episode 4 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X05 | Episode 5 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X06 | Episode 6 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X07 | Episode 7 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X08 | Episode 8 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X09 | Episode 9 | May 8, 2026 |
| 2X10 | Episode 10 | May 8, 2026 |
Who’s going to be in the cast for The Underground Railroad season 2?
Most of the cast probably return for second season. Cora Randall will take Thuso Mbedu alongside Ridgeway will be played by actor Joel Edgerton. Together with Sheila Atim as Mabel, Homer role will take Chase Dillon, Mychal-Bella Bowman as Grace, Arnold Ridgeway role will take Fred Hechinger and Peter Mullan (Ridgeway Senior).
The Underground Railroad Season 2 trailer: When can I watch it?
Watch online teaser first look of upcoming part of The Underground Railroad. Official video trailer will come out few weeks before the start date.
The Plot
Cora is a young African American woman who is enslaved on a cotton plantation in Virginia. She constantly faces cruelty not only from the owners but also from her fellow enslaved individuals, who are willing to do anything to survive. She simply does not have the strength to endure everything that happens, so she decides to escape. Recently, she met a new enslaved person, Caesar, who informed her of the existence of an underground railroad that could lead them to freedom. Together, they set out to meet their fate, but a ruthless hunter of runaway slaves is on their trail.
