Creator David Well’s Hunters’ debut on Prime Video in 2020 was an epic delight. Hunters, which Jordan Peele’s Monkey Paw Productions produced, was a brilliant super-thriller no one expected. Six months after its premiere, it was renewed, and fans of the series couldn’t be more ecstatic. At the time of renewal, no one realized it would be a two-year wait. So the ultimate question was whether the wait would be worth it.

Hunters is a tale of modern-day heroes arising in an alternative reality, or more appropriately, a dystopian nightmare. But despite the terrifying intense theme, it was refreshing. It was a delight to see a new brand of hero in a world where heroes are often depicted as mere mystical figures with supernatural powers or crazy riches. This story made heroes touchable, one of us. It became easier to see how real heroes could exist in our modern world. No, they didn’t need special tailored outfits or capes. They didn’t need superpowers. They only needed the will and impetus to take down the bad guys. In this scenario, the bad guys were Nazis hidden beneath a cloak of everyday professionalism.

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Equally interesting is the revelation that Hunters is believed to be loosely based on reality. According to an article in British GQ, it is likely that The Hunters are fashioned after a group named Nakam. As noted, “Nakam was a group of around 50 Holocaust survivors who set out to murder six million Germans as revenge for the six million Jews who lost their lives during the war.” And given what fans have seen, it seems as logical a premise as any.

In season one, the Nazis gained a significant foothold on U.S. soil. They were organized to the teeth and made moves in ways reminiscent of a period long ago. Although this series is set in 1977, its tangibility raised sensibilities and stoked fears long buried. It was a reach back to pre-1945 before the Allies took down the Third Reich led by Adolf Hitler. In hair-raising fashion, it scratched beneath the mental surface, raising the question, what if? Few had imagined such an alternative imaginative look at a historical shift or such an alternative possibility. It was eerily disturbing especially given the methods employed by the Nazis to reach their goal. “Corn syrup” as a means of genocide was ingenious and hit way too close to home. But it made for phenomenal viewing.

But now that the stage is set, here is what to expect from Hunters season 2.

Hunters Season 2: The Plot

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The finale of season one not only saw the death of undercover Nazi operative Offerman but the dissolution or separation of the hunters. So, what could go down to inspire a season two? The Nazis aren’t through with their sinister plot per the final reveal in season one. As a result of the insidious evil which continues to flourish, the hunters have no choice but to reassemble.

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And when duty calls, the true heroes answer. The official show synopsis reads:

“They discover that Adolf Hitler is alive and his plans for a Fourth Reich are progressing.”

Additionally, viewers will get more background as season two takes audiences back in time. That means viewers will see how the wily Offerman was able to pull one of the biggest fake-outs in cinematic history. And that alone is enough is a scintillating draw. On a pleasing note, it is reported that the conclusion will ultimately be satisfying.

Hunters Season 2: The Cast

For those who love a great cast, Hunters does not disappoint. Season 1 included the incomparable Al Pacino as Meyer Offerman. Logan Lerman, who’s taken on roles in Bullet Train and Perks of Being a Wildflower, was featured as young Jonah Heidelbaum. Lena Olin of The Reader and The Devil You Know was featured as The Colonel (aka Eva Baum). And Saul Rubinek from Warehouse 13 and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs showed his skills as Murray Markowitz.

As is always good news, season 2 will see the return of many seasoned actors from the first season and some new faces. Those returning will include Tiffany Boone, Kate Mulvany, Jerrika Hinton, and Josh Radnor. In addition, fresh faces will consist of Jennifer Jason Leigh from the Hateful Eight and Single White Female, who will transform into Chava Apfelbaum. Other new cast members will include Tommy Martinez from Good Trouble and Riverdale and Emily Rudd of Fear Street. And finally, but most impressively, Udo Kier will portray the dictator himself, Adolf Hitler.

And given his demise in season one, those wondering how Pacino could return can find the answers within the plot.

Release Date

Hunters season 2 will be the final season. It will debut on Prime Video on January 13, 2023.