Summary
Mare of Easttownseason 2 is possible after HBO executive Francesca Orsi confirms “early discussions” and a story plan. Aired on HBO in 2021, the police drama, initially believed to be a miniseries, follows Kate Winslet as the titular detective, Mare Sheehan, investigating the murder of one young girl and the disappearance of another in a small town outside Philadelphia while also trying to keep her family life from falling apart. Other than Winslet, the cast includes Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice, Evan Peters, Sosie Bacon, Guy Pearce, and Cailee Spaeny.
During an interview withVariety,Orsi confirmed they are “havingearly discussions” aboutMare of Easttownseason 2 with a story that would pick up “years later.“The HBO executive says she will talk to Winslet, creator Brad Ingelsby, and producer Mark Roybal to “see if there’s any viability to everyone saying yes again.” When Winslet was asked if she would reprise her role, she said “Probably,” before telling the reporter to “Move on.” Read Orsi’s full comments below:
We did run to have discussions about a Season 2. But it did feel too soon. While there’s nothing in the works, we are having early discussions about whether it might be time to start thinking of building something. We might be willing to figure out with Mare, years later, picking her up — not on the heels of where she ended, but there have been years for the character that have passed. Who is she now?
What To Expect From Mare of Easttown Season 2’s Story
TheMare of Easttownendingsees the titular detective solve the season’s central caseand come to terms with the loss of her son. The ending, along with all seven episodes, received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike for Winslet’s performance, its compelling central mystery, and a strong sense of setting. In 2021, the finale crashed HBO Max’s servers and was the streaming service’s most-watched episode ever at the time. Winslet, Peters, and Nicholson all went on to win Emmys for their performances.
Mare of Easttownseason 2would not pick up immediately after season 1’s ending, as Orsi reveals, and would instead pick up with Mare after several years have passed, perhaps parallel to real-time. At this point, Mare may have found a measure of peace regarding the death of her son, Kevin.Season 2’s story, while set years later, would likely see Mare solving another case, whether it be another disappearance or murder, though Winslet has suggested the story should address police atrocities in America.
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Speculation about a second season started immediately after the first season ended in May 2021, and this is just the latest update indicating that conversations are ongoing.What could be complicating matters is that creator Brad Ingelsby is currently working on another upcoming HBO show,tentatively titledTask, which follows Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent whose task force attempts to break up a string of drug house robberies. WhileMare of Easttownseason 2 remains possible, it has yet to officially enter development.
Mare of Easttown
Cast
Mare of Easttown is a mystery crime-drama that stars Kate Winslet as a detective attempting to solve a murder as her life crumbles around her. Marianne “Mare” Sheehan is assigned to investigate the murder of one girl while trying to tackle a cold case of another missing girl. Having recently lost her son, Mare’s world is steeped in chaos as she attempts to reclaim her life in the eyes of the town - and herself.
