Chucky season 2
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No. of episodes | 8 |
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Original release | October 5 November 23, 2022 | –
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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
- Zackary Arthur as Jake Wheeler
- Björgvin Arnarson as Devon Evans
- Alyvia Alyn Lind as Lexy Cross
- Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky / Charles Lee Ray
Recurring
- Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay
- Devon Sawa as Father Bryce
- Fiona Dourif as Nica Pierce
- Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany Valentine and herself
- Bella Higginbotham as Nadine
- Christine Elise as Kyle
- Lachlan Watson as Glen and Glenda Tilly
- Billy Boyd provides the voice for the doll version of Glen and Glenda
- Rosemary Dunsmore as Dr. Mixter
- Lara Jean Chorostecki as Sister Ruth
- Andrea Carter as Sister Catherine
Special guest stars
- Barbara Alyn Woods as Michelle Cross
- Carina London Battrick as Caroline Cross
- Gina Gershon as herself
- Liv Morgan as herself
- Joe Pantoliano as himself
- Sutton Stracke as herself
- Meg Tilly as herself
Episodes
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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9 | 1 | "Halloween II" | Jeff Renfroe | Don Mancini | October 5, 2022 | 0.355 (Syfy)[2] 0.320 (USA Network)[2] |
10 | 2 | "The Sinners Are Much More Fun" | Samir Rehem | Mallory Westfall & Don Mancini | October 12, 2022 | 0.219 (Syfy)[3] 0.209 (USA Network)[3] |
11 | 3 | "Hail Mary!" | Samir Rehem | Nick Zigler & Rachael Paradis | October 19, 2022 | 0.272 (Syfy)[4] 0.239 (USA Network)[4] |
12 | 4 | "Death on Denial" | Don Mancini | Alex Delyle & Kim Garland | October 26, 2022 | 0.224 (Syfy)[5] 0.255 (USA Network)[5] |
13 | 5 | "Doll on Doll" | Leslie Libman | Mallory Westfall & Isabella Gutierrez | November 2, 2022 | 0.227 (Syfy)[6] 0.249 (USA Network)[5] |
14 | 6 | "He Is Risen Indeed" | Leslie Libman | Alex Delyle & Kim Garland | November 9, 2022 | 0.227 (Syfy)[7] 0.246 (USA Network)[7] |
15 | 7 | "Goin' to the Chapel" | John Hyams | Nick Zigler & Amanda Blanchard | November 16, 2022 | 0.130 (Syfy)[8] 0.230 (USA Network)[8] |
16 | 8 | "Chucky Actually" | Jeff Renfroe | Alex Delyle & Mallory Westfall & Don Mancini | November 23, 2022 | 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
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
No. | Title | Air date | Rating (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
DVR (18–49) |
DVR viewers (millions) |
Total (18–49) |
Total viewers (millions) |
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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
- ^ Collis, Clark (July 14, 2022). "Chucky season 2 carves out October premiere date in announcement teaser". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Shatto, Rachel (June 28, 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: Lachlan Watson to Star As Glen/Glenda In 'Chucky' Season 2". www.pride.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Chucky: Season 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ Wax, Alyse (October 3, 2022). "'Chucky' Season 2 Review: A Joyous Return for the Good Guy". Collider. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ 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.