The Consultant Season 2: Latest Updates on the Release Date and Plot

Amazon has surprised its viewers once again with the new black comedy thriller series The Consultant and now fans are excited to see The Consultant season 2 so bad that they have started a new trend everywhere.

The latest Prime Video thriller features a mysterious consultant named Regus who comes to the rescue of a mobile gaming company after a tragic incident.

Even though, fans are waiting for a second season right now, we have to see what is Amazon doing?

Are they planning to renew the show for a subsequent season or they have already packed up the series to never come back? Let’s find out.

Will there be a season 2 of the consultant?

It is currently unclear if Amazon Prime Video will renew The Consultant for a second season but since, the first season ended on a cliffhanger and well-received by both audiences and critics, there is a good chance that it may get a season 2 in the near future.

However, no official announcement has been made by Amazon Prime Video as of now but we are expecting to hear soon, most likely till April 2023.

The series will receive a renewal for sure like Clarkson’s Farm season 3 but the official renewal announcement will definitely take sometime because of hectic schedule of Amazon for March.

When does The Consultant season 2 come out?

Season 1 was announced on 18 November 2021 and the filming began in Dec 2021 that lasted till May 2022.

After the wrap of filming, the series was pushed into post production that took another seven months and eventually, the series released on Feb 24, 2023.

Prime Video starting screen before the start of The Consultant season 2

If the show will be renewed in April 2023 then we can expect The Consultant season 2 to be released around July 2024 only on Amazon Prime Video. The upcoming season will also have the eight episodes like the first season.

The Consultant Season 2 Cast & Characters

At this time, the cast of The Consultant season 2 has not been confirmed but it is likely that many of the cast members from the first season will return along with a new group of cast. The main cast of the show includes:

  • Christoph Waltz as Regus
  • Brittany O’Grady as Elaine Hayman
  • Rumur Kristina as Knowles as Lois
  • Nat Wolff as Craig Horne
  • Aimee Carrero as Patti
  • Henry Rhoades as Tokyo
  • Erin Ruth Walker as Amy

Who is Regus Patoff?

Regus Patoff is a mysterious consultant who is hired to help improve the business at an app-based gaming company in Amazon Prime Video’s thriller series The Consultant. He is portrayed by Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz.

Christoph Waltz as Regus Patoff in The Consultant season 2
Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video © 2023

Patoff appears to be quite knowledgeable about the business and is able to provide useful advice that helps the company move forward. However, his true intentions are kept a mystery throughout the series, and his identity is revealed only at the end of the show.

His role will be important throughout the series and even, The Consultant Season 2 might introduce us to some surprising connections of him.

Season 1 Overview

The Consultant is a comedic thriller starring Christoph Waltz as consultant Regus Patoff. After the founder and CEO of mobile gaming studio CompWare is killed, Patoff is hired to help the company get back on track.

The series follows Patoff and the company as they navigate the complexities of the gaming industry and try to save the company from disaster.

Along the way, Patoff discovers secrets about the company and its employees, and must work to keep it all together. Regus explores the dynamics of the workplace and the power of friendship and loyalty.

Is there any trailer for season 2?

As of now, there is no trailer available for the The Consultant Season 2 and is expected to release only after the official announcement.

What will happen in The Consultant season 2?

It is still too early to tell what will happen in The Consultant Season 2, as the show has only recently premiered.

Brittany O'Grady as Elaine Hayman in The Consultant season 2
Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video © 2023

However, given the events of the first season, it is likely that the story will pick up in the aftermath of the events of Season 1 and delve further into the world and characters established in the first season.

It is possible that the show will explore the motivations of the characters and their relationships with each other more deeply, as well as follow the consequences of the actions taken in Season 1.

Additionally, it is possible that new characters and plotlines may be introduced in The Consultant Season 2.

About The Consultant

The Consultant is an American black comedy thriller television series created by Tony Basgallop, based on the novel of the same name by Bentley Little and starring Christoph Waltz, Brittany O’Grady, Nat Wolff and Aimee Carrero.

Kai Dolbashian and Ann Kindberg are the producers with Tony Basgallop, Matt Shakman, Christoph Waltz, Steve Stark, and Andrew Mittman as executive producers.

The series is produced under Dolphin Black Productions, Illyria Entertainment, Minuet 1.21 Pictures, Toluca Pictures, MGM Television, and Amazon Studios for Amazon Prime Video.

Ratings and Reviews

Reviews and ratings for The Consultant vary across sites, but generally the show has received positive reviews from audience and critics. On Amazon, the series has a 4.7/5 rating, with several customer reviews.

The Consultant is sinister and intimidating series, but on a deeper level, it forces the audience to think about their decisions and their impact, along with the fact that sometimes the price of success is too high.

James Webber

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