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|title = Season 2
|title = Season 2
|image =Season2Poster.jpg  
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|no_episodes =  
|no_episodes = 10
|network = [[TNT]]
|network = [[TNT]]
|first_episode = January 25, 2021 <small>(TNT)</small><br>26 January, 2021 <small>(Netflix)</small>
|first_episode = January 25, 2021 <small>(TNT)</small><br>January 26, 2021 <small>(Netflix)</small>
|last_episode = TBA
|last_episode = March 29, 2021<small>(TNT)</small><br>March 30, 2021 <small>(Netflix)</small>
|released = TBA
|released = January 25, 2021 — <br> March 29, 2021
|slogan =  
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|succeeded_by =
|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 is set to premiere on January 25, 2021.
|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<ref name="Twitter">[https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1344269028672630784 Snowpiercer S2 begins on Netflix on 26 January.] that season 2 begins on [[Netflix]] on 26 January, 2021.</ref>
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==
==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. 
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. 


== Credits ==
== Cast and characters ==
=== Cast and characters ===
{{Col-begin}}
==== Main ====
{{Col-2}}
* [[Jennifer Connelly]] as [[Melanie Cavill]]
=== Main ===
* [[Daveed Diggs]] as [[Andre Layton]]
*[[Jennifer Connelly]] as [[Melanie Cavill]]
*[[Daveed Diggs]] as [[Andre Layton]]
*[[Mickey Sumner]] as [[Bess Till]]
*[[Mickey Sumner]] as [[Bess Till]]
*[[Alison Wright]] as [[Ruth Wardell]]
*[[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]]
*[[Steven Ogg]] as [[Pike]]
*[[Rowan Blanchard]] as [[Alexandra Cavill]]
*[[Rowan Blanchard]] as [[Alexandra Cavill]]
*[[Annalise Basso]] as [[LJ Folger]]
*[[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 [[Mr. Wilford (series)|Mr. Wilford]]
*[[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 ===
==== Recurring ====
*[[Sakina Jaffrey]] as [[Mrs. Headwood]]
*[[Tom Lipinski]] as [[Kevin]]<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>
*[[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]]
{{Col-2}}
=== 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>
*[[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>
*[[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]]
{{Col-end}}


==== Guest ====
== Crew ==
''To Be Added''
 
=== Crew ===
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! Episode Information
|-
|-
| align="center" | [[File:E2.01.jpg|250px]]
| align="center" | [[File:201 — Promotional Photos 00.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Time of Two Engines]]"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Time of Two Engines]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: January 25, 2021
*Airdate: January 25, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 01 / 11
*Episode / Series Number: 01 / 11
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: [[Christoph Schrewe]]
*Written by: [[Graeme Manson]]
*Written by: [[Graeme Manson]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|-
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:Smolder to Life.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"Smolder to Life"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Smolder to Life]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: February 1, 2021
*Airdate: February 1, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 02 / 12
*Episode / Series Number: 02 / 12
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: Christoph Schrewe
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: [[Aubrey Nealon]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:A Great Odyssey.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"A Great Odyssey"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[A Great Odyssey]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: February 8, 2021
*Airdate: February 8, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 03 / 13
*Episode / Series Number: 03 / 13
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: [[David Frazee]]
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: [[Zak Schwartz]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|-
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:A Single Trade.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"A Single Trade"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[A Single Trade]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: February 15, 2021
*Airdate: February 15, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 04 / 14
*Episode / Series Number: 04 / 14
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: David Frazee
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: [[Kiersten Van Horne]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|-
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:Keep Hope Alive Promotional Images 3.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"Keep Hope Alive"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Keep Hope Alive]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: February 22, 2021
*Airdate: February 22, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 05 / 15
*Episode / Series Number: 05 / 15
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: [[Leslie Hope]]
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: [[Tiffany Ezuma]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|-
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:Many Miles From Snowpiercer Promotional 2.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"206"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Many Miles From Snowpiercer]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 1, 2021
*Airdate: March 1, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 06 / 16
*Episode / Series Number: 06 / 16
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: Leslie Hope
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: [[Donald Joh]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|-
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:207 — Promotional Photos (4).jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"207"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Our Answer for Everything]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 8, 2021
*Airdate: March 8, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 07 / 17
*Episode / Series Number: 07 / 17
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: [[Rebecca Rodriguez]]
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: [[Tina de la Torre]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|-
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:The Eternal Engineer-.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"208"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Eternal Engineer]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 15, 2021
*Airdate: March 15, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 08 / 18
*Episode / Series Number: 08 / 18
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: Rebecca Rodriguez
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: [[Renée St. Cyr]]
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|-
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:209 — Promotional Photos (2).jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"209"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Show Must Go On]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 22, 2021
*Airdate: March 29, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 09 / 19
*Episode / Series Number: 09 / 19
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: [[Clare Kilner]]
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: Zak Schwartz & <br> Kiersten Van Horne
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|-
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>TBA</big></big>
| align="center" | [[File:210 — Promotional Photos (1).jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"210"'''</big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Into the White]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: March 29, 2021
*Airdate: March 29, 2021
*Episode / Series Number: 10 / 20
*Episode / Series Number: 10 / 20
*Directed by: TBA
*Directed by: Clare Kilner
*Written by: TBA
*Written by: Aubrey Nealon & <br> Graeme Manson
|-
|-
| colspan="2" |TBA
| 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.
|}
|}


== Production ==
== Production ==
===Development===
===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 will return 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> Snowpiercer Season 2 is scheduled to release on January 25, 2020.
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 ===
=== Writing ===


===Casting===
===Casting===
In March 2019, [[Rowan Blanchard]] was cast as [[Alexandra|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.
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===
===Filming===
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== Release ==
== Release ==
===Broadcast===
===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<ref name="Twitter">[https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1344269028672630784 Snowpiercer S2 begins on Netflix on 26 January.] that season 2 begins on [[Netflix]] on 26 January, 2021.</ref>
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===
===Marketing===
TNT announced on October 8, 2020, during its New York Comic Con panel that season two will 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 .
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==
==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 will return for its second season on January 25th at 9pm ET/PT.
*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==
==Gallery==
===Images===
===Images===
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Snowpiercer S2 Netflix Poster 01.jpg|Netflix Season 2 Poster
Snowpiercer S2 Netflix Poster 01.jpg|Netflix Season 2 Poster
Season2Poster.jpg|TNT Season 2 Poster
Season2Poster.jpg|TNT Season 2 Poster
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201 — Promotional Photos 02.jpg
201 — Promotional Photos 01.jpg
201 — Promotional Photos 01.jpg
Our Answer For Everything.PNG|Rail corkscrew - Our Answer For Everything.jpg
The Eternal Enginner.jpg
The_Eternal_Engineer.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Videos===
===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
Snowpiercer Teaser- Season 2 Premieres January 25, 2021 - TNT
TNT's Snowpiercer Season 2 - First Look
TNT's Snowpiercer Season 2 - First Look
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== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Snowpiercer]]
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[[Category:Seasons]]
[[Category:Season 2]]

Latest revision as of 11:42, 7 December 2022

The second season of TNT's dystopian thriller television drama 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.[1]

Synopsis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Main[edit | edit source]

Guest[edit | edit source]

Recurring[edit | edit source]

Crew[edit | edit source]

Season 2 Crew

Writers:
Graeme Manson

Producers:
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

Directors:

Episodes[edit | edit source]

Image Episode Information
     "The Time of Two Engines"
Mr. Wilford has arrived. And as this new threat rattles Snowpiercer to its core, Melanie makes a move that can't be undone.
     "Smolder to Life"
  • Airdate: February 1, 2021
  • Episode / Series Number: 02 / 12
  • Directed by: Christoph Schrewe
  • Written by: Aubrey Nealon
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.
     "A Great Odyssey"
Big Alice must help Snowpiercer navigate a treacherous new route. Melanie prepares for a dangerous mission off-train that could change everyone’s fate.
     "A Single Trade"
  • Airdate: February 15, 2021
  • Episode / Series Number: 04 / 14
  • Directed by: David Frazee
  • Written by: Kiersten Van Horne
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.
     "Keep Hope Alive"
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.
     "Many Miles From Snowpiercer"
  • Airdate: March 1, 2021
  • Episode / Series Number: 06 / 16
  • Directed by: Leslie Hope
  • Written by: Donald Joh
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.
     "Our Answer for Everything"
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.
     "The Eternal Engineer"
  • Airdate: March 15, 2021
  • Episode / Series Number: 08 / 18
  • Directed by: Rebecca Rodriguez
  • Written by: Renée St. Cyr
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.
     "The Show Must Go On"
  • Airdate: March 29, 2021
  • Episode / Series Number: 09 / 19
  • Directed by: Clare Kilner
  • Written by: Zak Schwartz &
    Kiersten Van Horne
Wilford takes control over Snowpiercer, and those who are close with Layton grow anxious to learn their fates. Josie tests her newfound ability.
     "Into the White"
  • Airdate: March 29, 2021
  • Episode / Series Number: 10 / 20
  • Directed by: Clare Kilner
  • Written by: Aubrey Nealon &
    Graeme Manson
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.

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

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.[6] 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.[7] In September 2019, the decision to change networks was reversed, with the series once again set to air on TNT. [8] Season 2 released on January 25, 2020.

Writing[edit | edit source]

Casting[edit | edit source]

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.[9] In June, Ogg was also promoted to series regular status for the second season.

Filming[edit | edit source]

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.[10]

Release[edit | edit source]

Broadcast[edit | edit source]

On October 8, 2020, at New York Comic Con, TNT announced that the second season is set to premiere on January 25, 2021.[11] On December 30, 2020, it was announced via Netflix UK & Ireland Twitter page that season 2 would released on Netflix on 26 January, 2021.[1]

Marketing[edit | edit source]

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.[12] Sean Bean and Rowan Blanchard joined alongside Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs for the announcement.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

Images[edit | edit source]

  • Netflix Season 2 Poster

    Netflix Season 2 Poster

  • TNT Season 2 Poster

    TNT Season 2 Poster

  • Rail corkscrew - Our Answer For Everything.jpg

    Rail corkscrew - Our Answer For Everything.jpg

Videos[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Snowpiercer S2 begins on Netflix on 26 January.
  2. ↑ - ‘Snowpiercer’: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Alum Sean Bean Joins Season 2 Of TNT Drama As New Series Regular
  3. ↑ - ‘Snowpiercer’: Tom Lipinski To Recur In Season 2 Of TNT Series
  4. ↑ - ‘Snowpiercer’: Sakina Jaffrey & Damian Young To Recur On TNT Series
  5. ↑ - ‘Snowpiercer’: Sakina Jaffrey & Damian Young To Recur On TNT Series
  6. ↑ - ‘Snowpiercer’ Moves To TBS With Early Season 2 Renewal
  7. ↑ - ‘Snowpiercer’: Steven Ogg Upped To Series Regular For Season 2
  8. ↑ - ‘Snowpiercer’ To Air On TNT As Decision To Move Sci-Fi Drama To TBS Is Reversed
  9. ↑ - Snowpiercer’ Moves To TBS With Early Season 2 Renewal
  10. ↑ All the Shows and Movies Shut Down or Delayed Because of Coronavirus
  11. ↑ TNT’s Snowpiercer Returns for Season 2 on January 25
  12. ↑ New York Comic Con
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