Editing Season 2

{{Infobox Season
|title = Season 2
|image =Season2Poster.jpg 
|no_episodes = 10
|network = [[TNT]]
|first_episode = January 25, 2021 <small>(TNT)</small><br>January 26, 2021 <small>(Netflix)</small>
|last_episode = March 29, 2021<small>(TNT)</small><br>March 30, 2021 <small>(Netflix)</small>
|released = January 25, 2021 — <br> March 29, 2021
|slogan = 
|succeeded_by = [[Season 3]]
|preceded_by = [[Season 1]]}}The '''second season''' of [[TNT]]'s dystopian thriller television drama series, ''[[Snowpiercer (TV Series)|Snowpiercer]]'' was picked up for a season order May 2019. The season premiered on January 25, 2021.

On December 30, 2020, it was announced via Netflix UK & Ireland Twitter page that season 2 would be released on [[Netflix]] on 26 January, 2021.<ref name="Twitter">[https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1344269028672630784 Snowpiercer S2 begins on Netflix on 26 January.]</ref>

==Synopsis==
An entirely new power struggle emerges, causing a dangerous rift as people are divided between their loyalty to Layton and to Mr. Wilford, who has a new train, new technology and a game plan that keeps everyone guessing. While Layton battles Wilford for the soul of Snowpiercer, Melanie leads the charge on a shocking new discovery that could change the fate of humanity. 

== Cast and characters ==
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=== Main ===
*[[Jennifer Connelly]] as [[Melanie Cavill]]
*[[Daveed Diggs]] as [[Andre Layton]]
*[[Mickey Sumner]] as [[Bess Till]]
*[[Alison Wright]] as [[Ruth Wardell]]
*[[Lena Hall]] as [[Miss Audrey]]
*[[Iddo Goldberg]] as [[Bennett Knox]]
*[[Katie McGuinness]] as [[Josie Wellstead]]
*[[Sam Otto]] as [[John Osweiller|John "Oz" Osweiller]]
*[[Sheila Vand]] as [[Zarah Ferami]]
*[[Roberto Urbina]] as [[Javier De La Torre|Javier "Javi" De La Torre]]
*[[Mike O'Malley]] as [[Roche|Sam Roche]]
*[[Steven Ogg]] as [[Pike]]
*[[Rowan Blanchard]] as [[Alexandra Cavill]]
*[[Annalise Basso]] as [[LJ Folger]]
*[[Sean Bean]]<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/10/snowpiercer-game-of-thrones-sean-bean-season-2-tnt-drama-series-regular-1202773199/ - ‘Snowpiercer’: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Alum Sean Bean Joins Season 2 Of TNT Drama As New Series Regular]</ref> as [[Joseph Wilford]]
=== Guest ===
*[[Sakina Jaffrey]] as [[Mrs. Headwood]]
*[[Damian Young]] as [[Mr. Headwood]]
*[[Aaron Glenane]] as [[The Last Australian]]
*[[Tom Lipinski]] as [[Kevin McMahon]]
*[[Chelsea Harris]] as [[Sykes]]
*[[Reneé Victor]] as [[Mama Grandé]]
*[[Karin Konoval]] as [[Doctor Pelton]]
*[[Aleks Paunovic]] as [[Bojan Boscovic]]
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=== Recurring ===
*[[Tom Lipinski]] as [[Kevin|Kevin McMahon]]<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/11/snowpiercer-tom-lipinski-recur-season-2-tnt-series-1202778678/ - ‘Snowpiercer’: Tom Lipinski To Recur In Season 2 Of TNT Series]</ref>
*[[Sakina Jaffrey]] as [[Mrs. Headwood]]<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/12/snowpiercer-sakina-jaffrey-damian-young-recur-tnt-series-1202805947/ - ‘Snowpiercer’: Sakina Jaffrey & Damian Young To Recur On TNT Series]</ref>
*[[Damian Young]] as [[Mr. Headwood]]<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/12/snowpiercer-sakina-jaffrey-damian-young-recur-tnt-series-1202805947/ - ‘Snowpiercer’: Sakina Jaffrey & Damian Young To Recur On TNT Series]</ref>
*[[Chelsea Harris]] as [[Sykes]]
*[[Reneé Victor]] as [[Mama Grandé|Mama Grande]]
*[[Aaron Glenane]] as [[The Last Australian]]
*[[Karin Konoval]] as [[Doctor Pelton]]
*[[Shaun Toub]] as [[Terence]]
*[[Aleks Paunovic]] as [[Bojan Boscovic]]
*[[Bryan Terrell Clark]] as [[Pastor Logan]]
*[[Georgina Haig]] as [[Emilia]]
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== Crew ==
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'''<big>Writers:</big><br> [[Graeme Manson]]'''
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'''<big>Producers:</big><br> Graeme Manson • [[Marty Adelstein]] • [[Becky Clements]] • [[Matthew O’Connor]] • [[Ben Rosenblatt]] • [[Scott Derrickson]] • [[Bong Joon Ho]] • [[Miky Lee]] • [[Tae-sung Jeong]] • [[Park Chan-wook]] • [[Lee Tae-hun]] • [[Dooho Choi]]'''
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'''<big>Directors:</big><br>'''
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==Episodes==
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! Episode Information
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| align="center" | [[File:201 — Promotional Photos 00.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Time of Two Engines]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: January 25, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 01 / 11
*Directed by: [[Christoph Schrewe]]
*Written by: [[Graeme Manson]]
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| colspan="2" |Mr. Wilford has arrived. And as this new threat rattles Snowpiercer to its core, Melanie makes a move that can't be undone.
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| align="center" | [[File:Smolder to Life.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Smolder to Life]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: February 1, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 02 / 12
*Directed by: Christoph Schrewe
*Written by: [[Aubrey Nealon]]
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| colspan="2" |Layton and Wilford come to an agreement, and an exchange is made between the two trains, but what passengers of both trains are unaware of is they will soon face a high-stakes revelation that could change everything.
|-
| align="center" | [[File:A Great Odyssey.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[A Great Odyssey]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: February 8, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 03 / 13
*Directed by: [[David Frazee]]
*Written by: [[Zak Schwartz]]
|-
| colspan="2" |Big Alice must help Snowpiercer navigate a treacherous new route. Melanie prepares for a dangerous mission off-train that could change everyone’s fate.
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| align="center" | [[File:A Single Trade.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[A Single Trade]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: February 15, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 04 / 14
*Directed by: David Frazee
*Written by: [[Kiersten Van Horne]]
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| colspan="2" |Snowpiercer hosts Wilford for a fancy evening out as they await contact with Melanie. Wilford's visit puts Audrey on edge. Josie boards Big Alice.
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| align="center" | [[File:Keep Hope Alive Promotional Images 3.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Keep Hope Alive]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: February 22, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 05 / 15
*Directed by: [[Leslie Hope]]
*Written by: [[Tiffany Ezuma]]
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| colspan="2" |Wilford invites Audrey to Big Alice, while he plannes his next move. Layton faces a difficult dilemma and Josie is trying to give Snowpiercer information.
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| align="center" | [[File:Many Miles From Snowpiercer Promotional 2.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Many Miles From Snowpiercer]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 1, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 06 / 16
*Directed by: Leslie Hope
*Written by: [[Donald Joh]]
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| colspan="2" |Melanie arrives at the research station where she makes horrifying discoveries. And while she fights to survive, shes thinking of the time before the Freeze.
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| align="center" | [[File:207 — Promotional Photos (4).jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Our Answer for Everything]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 8, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 07 / 17
*Directed by: [[Rebecca Rodriguez]]
*Written by: [[Tina de la Torre]]
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| colspan="2" |Till comes closer to finding the perpetrators of the latest deeds. Wilford tests where Audreys loyalty lies. Ruth reaches a realization, whilst Layton endures criticism from own joints.
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| align="center" | [[File:The Eternal Engineer-.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Eternal Engineer]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 15, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 08 / 18
*Directed by: Rebecca Rodriguez
*Written by: [[Renée St. Cyr]]
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| colspan="2" |Laytons leadership continues to lose support, and when the engine is struck by mechanic failures, Layton finds himself needing help from the person he trusts the least. 
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| align="center" | [[File:209 — Promotional Photos (2).jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Show Must Go On]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 29, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 09 / 19
*Directed by: [[Clare Kilner]]
*Written by: Zak Schwartz & <br> Kiersten Van Horne
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| colspan="2" |Wilford takes control over Snowpiercer, and those who are close with Layton grow anxious to learn their fates. Josie tests her newfound ability.
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| align="center" | [[File:210 — Promotional Photos (1).jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Into the White]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 29, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 10 / 20
*Directed by: Clare Kilner
*Written by: Aubrey Nealon & <br> Graeme Manson 
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| colspan="2" |The trains is about to approach Melanies retrieval point, but Wilford doesn't want to let her board again. Layton leads a furious attempt to try and pick her up, but it can't happen without some sacrifices.
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== Production ==
===Development===
In May 2019, it was announced that the series would air on TBS instead of [[TNT]] for a Q2 2020 release, and that a second season had already been ordered by the network.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/05/snowpiercer-moves-tbs-season-2-renewal-1202615187/ - ‘Snowpiercer’ Moves To TBS With Early Season 2 Renewal]</ref> That month, it was also announced that Huanxi Media Group had signed on to broadcast the first two seasons exclusively in China. Manson returned as showrunner for the second season.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/06/snowpiercer-steven-ogg-promoted-series-regular-season-2-1202630527/ - ‘Snowpiercer’: Steven Ogg Upped To Series Regular For Season 2]</ref> In September 2019, the decision to change networks was reversed, with the series once again set to air on TNT. <ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/10/snowpiercer-air-tnt-decision-to-move-sci-fi-drama-to-tbs-reversed-1202750818/ - ‘Snowpiercer’ To Air On TNT As Decision To Move Sci-Fi Drama To TBS Is Reversed]</ref> Season 2 released on January 25, 2020.

=== Writing ===

===Casting===
In March 2019, [[Rowan Blanchard]] was cast as [[Alexandra Cavill]] for a guest role with the option of becoming a series regular should the series be renewed for a second season. Blanchard's promotion to the main cast for the second season was confirmed with the series' renewal that May.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2019/05/snowpiercer-moves-tbs-season-2-renewal-1202615187/ - Snowpiercer’ Moves To TBS With Early Season 2 Renewal]</ref> In June, Ogg was also promoted to series regular status for the second season.

===Filming===
Principal photography for the second season began on October 21, 2019 and ended on March 20, 2020 in Langley, British Columbia. On March 12, 2020, it was announced via Variety that production was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>[https://variety.com/2020/film/news/films-tv-delayed-coronavirus-canceled-1203532033/ All the Shows and Movies Shut Down or Delayed Because of Coronavirus]</ref>

== Release ==
===Broadcast===
On October 8, 2020, at New York Comic Con, TNT announced that the second season is set to premiere on January 25, 2021.<ref>[https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/tnt-north-america/snowpiercer/tnts-snowpiercer-returns-season-2-january-25 TNT’s Snowpiercer Returns for Season 2 on January 25]</ref> On December 30, 2020, it was announced via Netflix UK & Ireland Twitter page that season 2 would released on [[Netflix]] on 26 January, 2021.<ref name="Twitter"/>

===Marketing===
TNT announced on October 8, 2020, during its New York Comic Con panel that season two would premiere on Monday, January 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.<ref>[https://snowpiercer.fandom.com/wiki/Special:NewFiles?mediatype=VIDEO&wpFormIdentifier=specialnewimages&file=TNT%2527s_Snowpiercer_Season_2_-_First_Look New York Comic Con]</ref> [[Sean Bean]] and [[Rowan Blanchard]] joined alongside [[Jennifer Connelly]] and [[Daveed Diggs]] for the announcement.

==Trivia==
*The ''Snowpiercer'' Season 2 trailer was released on October 8, 2020 as part of the show’s appearance at New York Comic-Con, alongside the news that the TNT series would return for its second season on January 25th at 9pm ET/PT.

==Gallery==
===Images===
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Snowpiercer S2 Netflix Poster 01.jpg|Netflix Season 2 Poster
Season2Poster.jpg|TNT Season 2 Poster
Snowpiercer S2 First Look 01.jpeg
Snowpiercer S2 First Look 02.jpeg
Snowpiercer S2 First Look 03.jpeg
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===Videos===
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Snowpiercer- Cast of Season 2 Discuss Sean Bean’s Character - TNT
Snowpiercer Trailer- Season 2 Premieres January 25, 2021 - TNT
Snowpiercer Teaser- Season 2 Premieres January 25, 2021 - TNT
TNT's Snowpiercer Season 2 - First Look
Snowpiercer Season 2 Teaser Promo (HD)
Snowpiercer Season 2 Official Teaser Netflix
Snowpiercer- “'Twas The Train Before Christmas” by Mr. Wilford - TNT
</gallery>

== References ==
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[[Category:Seasons]]