Netflix has not yet renewed The Body for season two, although creator Quinn Shephard and co-showrunner Gina Gammell have already begun discussing ideas for a continuation of the teen thriller.
The eight-part series premiered on Wednesday, November 11, and follows a group of Catholic schoolgirls whose dance-team initiation goes badly wrong, triggering mysterious visions and mass hysteria in their town.
Despite the lack of an official decision, the show has made an early impact on the streaming service. It had reached number two in Netflix’s US television rankings by Saturday, November 14, according to Forbes.
What the creators have said about The Body season two
Shephard told What’s on Netflix that “there are some Season 2 ideas percolating in my brain and in Gina’s brain”. She said the pair would welcome the chance to develop those ideas if Netflix commissions another series.
The season one finale was deliberately left open-ended. Grace, played by Sofia Wylie, wakes from her coma and declares: “I am God.”
Gammell described the closing moments to Swooon as “a tease and a setup” for the story the creators hope to tell next.
Speaking to Elite Daily, Shephard said she was keen to explore what happens now that Grace is awake and able to speak for herself. “That’s really all I can say. Lots more antics coming,” she added.
The cast have also expressed an interest in returning. Sara Boustany, who plays Elise, said: “We love to pitch stuff to Quinn and Gina, like probably too much.”
Kristina Bogic, who plays Anya, said the cast had grown close while filming and had been encouraged to contribute ideas about their characters.
None of the actors have been officially confirmed for a second season because Netflix has not announced a renewal.
When could The Body season two be released?
There is currently no release date or production schedule for a potential second season. Netflix has not announced any additional episodes, with all eight instalments of the first series available to stream.
