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| Viewers = 0.219 (Syfy)<ref name="2.02">{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-10-12-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.12.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=October 13, 2022|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=October 13, 2022}}</ref><br> 0.209 (USA Network)<ref name="2.02"/>
| Viewers = 0.219 (Syfy)<ref name="2.02">{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-10-12-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.12.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=October 13, 2022|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=October 13, 2022}}</ref><br> 0.209 (USA Network)<ref name="2.02"/>
| ShortSummary = Tiffany wakes up next to the bloody head of the Tiffany doll that Andy killed. Chuck-Nica, who has now been Tiffany's captive for a year, says it's a warning that he is coming to kill her. A detective later visits Tiffany investigating Nica's disappearance, but Tiffany kills him. At the School of the Incarnate Lord, Jake, Devon, and Lexy meet the headmaster, Father Bryce, as well as Lexy's eccentric roommate, Nadine, who admits she is a [[kleptomaniac]]. Lexy also discovers that Trevor, her childhood bully, is a student and altar boy. Meanwhile, the Chucky doll sent to the school awakens and causes a nun to die of a heart attack, who he then photographs. When Father Bryce catches Jake confronting Chucky, he locks them in the same room. Chucky photographs Jake and escapes through the chimney. He then makes his way to Lexy's room and photographs her snorting [[clonazepam]]. Jake and Devon arrive and tie him up; Jake theorizes this specific Chucky is merely a scout for someone else. After it is revealed that Nica and Chucky have formed an alliance to take down Tiffany, [[Seed of Chucky|Glen and Glenda]], Chucky and Tiffany's twin children, arrive at their house.
| ShortSummary = Tiffany wakes up next to the bloody head of the Tiffany doll that Andy killed. Nica-Chucky, who has now been Tiffany's captive for a year, says it's a warning that he is coming to kill her. A detective later visits Tiffany investigating Nica's disappearance, but Tiffany kills him. At the School of the Incarnate Lord, Jake, Devon, and Lexy meet the headmaster, Father Bryce, as well as Lexy's eccentric roommate, Nadine, who admits she is a [[kleptomaniac]]. Lexy also discovers that Trevor, her childhood bully, is a student and altar boy. Meanwhile, the Chucky doll sent to the school awakens and causes a nun to die of a heart attack, who he then photographs. When Father Bryce catches Jake confronting Chucky, he locks them in the same room. Chucky photographs Jake and escapes through the chimney. He then makes his way to Lexy's room and photographs her snorting [[clonazepam]]. Jake and Devon arrive and tie him up; Jake theorizes this specific Chucky is merely a scout for someone else. After it is revealed that Nica and Chucky have formed an alliance to take down Tiffany, [[Seed of Chucky|Glen and Glenda]], Chucky and Tiffany's twin children, arrive at their house.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|26}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|26}}
| Viewers = 0.224 (Syfy)<ref name="2.04">{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-10-26-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.26.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=October 27, 2022|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=October 27, 2022}}</ref><br>0.255 (USA Network)<ref name="2.04"/>
| Viewers = 0.224 (Syfy)<ref name="2.04">{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-10-26-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.26.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=October 27, 2022|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=October 27, 2022}}</ref><br>0.255 (USA Network)<ref name="2.04"/>
| ShortSummary = Glen and Glenda, who believe Tiffany is actually [[Jennifer Tilly]], question her about her knowledge of Nica; Tiffany feigns ignorance. Glenda then tells Tiffany of a recurring nightmare in which [[Seed of Chucky|they murder a young woman]]. Glen and Glenda also reveal they've invited over Tilly's friends and family - [[Gina Gershon]], [[Joe Pantoliano]], [[Sutton Stracke]], and [[Meg Tilly]] - as part of a surprise party. Tiffany has also hired a butler, Jeeves, who quickly aggravates the guests with his crass questions despite Tiffany only hiring him to guard Nica's room. When Nica disappears from her room and Jeeves turns up dead, Tiffany pretends she's hosting a murder mystery party. As Tiffany searches for Nica and questions her guests about Jeeves's death, it is revealed that Glen is aiding Nica and attempting to help her escape. A flashback from three months ago further reveals that Glen and Glenda discovered a tied-up Nica, accidentally triggering an emergence of Chuck-Nica, who convinced Glenda to help him kill Tiffany. In the present, as Glen tries to usher Nica out of the house, the sight of Joe's corpse reawakens Chuck-Nica and Glenda knocks Glen unconscious. With the aid of new metal arms, Chuck-Nica tries to shoot Tiffany, but the bullets are gone. Tiffany slaps Chuck-Nica, bringing back Nica; Glen elects to stay behind as Nica escapes with Glenda, entering a car driven by a still-alive Kyle. Finally, Chucky [[Fourth wall|reveals to the audience]] that Glenda killed Jeeves, while Gina used up the gun's bullets killing Joe.
| ShortSummary = Glen and Glenda, who believe Tiffany is actually [[Jennifer Tilly]], question her about her knowledge of Nica; Tiffany feigns ignorance. Glenda then tells Tiffany of a recurring nightmare in which [[Seed of Chucky|they murder a young woman]]. Glen and Glenda also reveal they've invited over Tilly's friends and family - [[Gina Gershon]], [[Joe Pantoliano]], [[Sutton Stracke]], and [[Meg Tilly]] - as part of a surprise party. Tiffany has also hired a butler, Jeeves, who quickly aggravates the guests with his crass questions despite Tiffany only hiring him to guard Nica's room. When Nica disappears from her room and Jeeves turns up dead, Tiffany pretends she's hosting a murder mystery party. As Tiffany searches for Nica and questions her guests about Jeeves's death, it is revealed that Glen is aiding Nica and attempting to help her escape. A flashback from three months ago further reveals that Glen and Glenda discovered a tied-up Nica, accidentally triggering an emergence of Nica-Chucky, who convinced Glenda to help him kill Tiffany. In the present, as Glen tries to usher Nica out of the house, the sight of Joe's corpse reawakens Nica-Chucky and Glenda knocks Glen unconscious. With the aid of new metal arms, Nica-Chucky tries to shoot Tiffany, but the bullets are gone. Tiffany slaps Nica-Chucky, bringing back Nica; Glen elects to stay behind as Nica escapes with Glenda, entering a car driven by a still-alive Kyle. Finally, Chucky [[Fourth wall|reveals to the audience]] that Glenda killed Jeeves, while Gina used up the gun's bullets killing Joe.
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| Viewers = 0.227 (Syfy)<ref name="2.06">{{cite web|url=https://showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-wednesday-11-9-2022-top-150-cable-originals-network-finals.html|title=ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 11.9.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated|last=Salem|first=Mitch|date=November 10, 2022|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=November 10, 2022}}</ref><br>0.246 (USA Network)<ref name="2.06"/>
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| ShortSummary = A flashback reveals that after the truck crash, several of the remaining Chuckys, including The Colonel, dragged an unconscious Andy to captivity. Dr. Mixter, who was Charles Lee Ray's childhood therapist, offers to help The Colonel kill the other teens. When they leave the cabin, Devon and Lexy free Andy, who demands they take him back to the school. Father Bryce, furious at Devon and Lexy for leaving the grounds, locks down the school. Devon and Lexy bring Andy (posing as a homeless man) to the school, and Father Bryce begrudgingly allows him to stay thanks to the influence of Sister Catherine. Meanwhile, Kyle convinces Nica to allow her to speak to Chuck-Nica, but he merely taunts her about Andy and unsuccessfully urges Glenda to kill her. Kyle, Nica, and Glenda later drive towards the school. Sister Ruth attempts to convince Father Bryce of the evil Chucky's God-like sentience, but he accuses her of [[heresy]]; The Colonel later kills the evil Chucky via [[arsenic]]-laced communion wafers. Sister Ruth vows to avenge him. Andy informs the teens that The Colonel went insane and killed all the other surviving Chuckys from the crash. He kills The Colonel, but is disturbed to see Good Chucky. Dr. Mixter, armed with a gun, retrieves Good Chucky, locking Andy and the teens inside their room. Good Chucky sees Father Bryce and begs for help, while Andy breaks down the door; in the ensuing chaos, Dr. Mixter wounds Sister Catherine and knocks Andy unconscious, while Good Chucky runs upstairs with Nadine in pursuit. When Nadine tries to comfort him, he briefly turns evil and pushes her out of a window to her death.
| ShortSummary = A flashback reveals that after the truck crash, several of the remaining Chuckys, including The Colonel, dragged an unconscious Andy to captivity. Dr. Mixter, who was Charles Lee Ray's childhood therapist, offers to help The Colonel kill the other teens. When they leave the cabin, Devon and Lexy free Andy, who demands they take him back to the school. Father Bryce, furious at Devon and Lexy for leaving the grounds, locks down the school. Devon and Lexy bring Andy (posing as a homeless man) to the school, and Father Bryce begrudgingly allows him to stay thanks to the influence of Sister Catherine. Meanwhile, Kyle convinces Nica to allow her to speak to Nica-Chucky, but he merely taunts her about Andy and unsuccessfully urges Glenda to kill her. Kyle, Nica, and Glenda later drive towards the school. Sister Ruth attempts to convince Father Bryce of the evil Chucky's God-like sentience, but he accuses her of [[heresy]]; The Colonel later kills the evil Chucky via [[arsenic]]-laced communion wafers. Sister Ruth vows to avenge him. Andy informs the teens that The Colonel went insane and killed all the other surviving Chuckys from the crash. He kills The Colonel, but is disturbed to see Good Chucky. Dr. Mixter, armed with a gun, retrieves Good Chucky, locking Andy and the teens inside their room. Good Chucky sees Father Bryce and begs for help, while Andy breaks down the door; in the ensuing chaos, Dr. Mixter wounds Sister Catherine and knocks Andy unconscious, while Good Chucky runs upstairs with Nadine in pursuit. When Nadine tries to comfort him, he briefly turns evil and pushes her out of a window to her death.
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Revision as of 03:14, 24 November 2022

Not to be confused with Chuck (season 2).
Chucky
Season 2
Starring
No. of episodes8
Release
Original network
Original releaseOctober 5 (2022-10-05) –
November 23, 2022 (2022-11-23)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The second season of the American horror series Chucky, created by Don Mancini, is premiered on Syfy and USA Network on October 5, 2022. The series is based on the Child's Play film franchise.[1]

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Child's Play characters

Main

Recurring

Special guest stars

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
91"Halloween II"Jeff RenfroeDon ManciniOctober 5, 2022 (2022-10-05)0.355 (Syfy)[2]
0.320 (USA Network)[2]
102"The Sinners Are Much More Fun"Samir RehemMallory Westfall & Don ManciniOctober 12, 2022 (2022-10-12)0.219 (Syfy)[3]
0.209 (USA Network)[3]
113"Hail Mary!"Samir RehemNick Zigler & Rachael ParadisOctober 19, 2022 (2022-10-19)0.272 (Syfy)[4]
0.239 (USA Network)[4]
124"Death on Denial"Don ManciniAlex Delyle & Kim GarlandOctober 26, 2022 (2022-10-26)0.224 (Syfy)[5]
0.255 (USA Network)[5]
135"Doll on Doll"Leslie LibmanMallory Westfall & Isabella GutierrezNovember 2, 2022 (2022-11-02)0.227 (Syfy)[6]
0.249 (USA Network)[5]
146"He Is Risen Indeed"Leslie LibmanAlex Delyle & Kim GarlandNovember 9, 2022 (2022-11-09)0.227 (Syfy)[7]
0.246 (USA Network)[7]
157"Goin' to the Chapel"John HyamsNick Zigler & Amanda BlanchardNovember 16, 2022 (2022-11-16)0.130 (Syfy)[8]
0.230 (USA Network)[8]
168"Chucky Actually"Jeff RenfroeAlex Delyle & Mallory Westfall & Don ManciniNovember 23, 2022 (2022-11-23)N/A

Development

On November 29, 2021, USA Network and Syfy renewed the series for a second season which is set to premiere in 2022.[9] In June 2022, Lachlan Watson was cast as Glen/Glenda Ray.[10]

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has an approval rating of 100% based on 6 critics, with an average rating of 7.8/10.[11] Reviewing the first two episodes that were sent to critics, Collider's Alyse Wax said that the show at first "just seems like standard everyday horrors", although being "fun" and "a delight".[12] Slash Film's Jeff Ewing highlighted the way the three main actors (Arthur, Arnarson and Alyn Lind) play off each other's performances, since they are "more convincing together than apart".[13]

Ratings

Syfy

Viewership and ratings per episode of Chucky season 2
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Halloween II" October 5, 2022 0.1 0.355[2] TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 "The Sinners Are Much More Fun" October 12, 2022 0.1 0.219[3] TBD TBD TBD TBD
3 "Hail Mary!" October 19, 2022 0.1 0.272[4] TBD TBD TBD TBD
4 "Death on Denial" October 26, 2022 0.1 0.224[5] TBD TBD TBD TBD
5 "Doll on Doll" November 2, 2022 0.1 0.227[6] TBD TBD TBD TBD
6 "He Is Risen Indeed" November 9, 2022 0.1 0.227[7] TBD TBD TBD TBD
7 "Goin' to The Chapel" November 16, 2022 0.0 0.130[8] TBD TBD TBD TBD

USA Network

Viewership and ratings per episode of Chucky season 2
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Halloween II" October 5, 2022 0.2 0.320[2] TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 "The Sinners Are Much More Fun" October 12, 2022 0.1 0.209[3] TBD TBD TBD TBD
3 "Hail Mary!" October 19, 2022 0.1 0.239[4] TBD TBD TBD TBD
4 "Death on Denial" October 26, 2022 0.1 0.255[5] TBD TBD TBD TBD
5 "Doll on Doll" November 2, 2022 0.1 0.249[6] TBD TBD TBD TBD
6 "He Is Risen Indeed" November 9, 2022 0.1 0.246[7] TBD TBD TBD TBD
7 "Goin' to The Chapel" November 16, 2022 0.1 0.230[8] TBD TBD TBD TBD

References

  1. ^ Collis, Clark (July 14, 2022). "Chucky season 2 carves out October premiere date in announcement teaser". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Salem, Mitch (October 6, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d Metcalf, Mitch (October 13, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.12.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d Salem, Mitch (October 20, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.19.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e Metcalf, Mitch (October 27, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 10.26.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Metcalf, Mitch (November 3, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 11.2.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d Salem, Mitch (November 10, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 11.9.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d Metcalf, Mitch (November 17, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Wednesday 11.16.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  9. ^ White, Peter (November 29, 2021). "'Chucky' Renewed For Season 2 By USA Network & Syfy". Deadine Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  10. ^ Shatto, Rachel (June 28, 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: Lachlan Watson to Star As Glen/Glenda In 'Chucky' Season 2". www.pride.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  11. ^ "Chucky: Season 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  12. ^ Wax, Alyse (October 3, 2022). "'Chucky' Season 2 Review: A Joyous Return for the Good Guy". Collider. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  13. ^ Jeff, Ewing (September 27, 2022). "Chucky Season 2 Review: The Series Makes Surprising Changes For A Fresh, Dangerous Season". Slash Film. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
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