Those About to Diedirector Roland Emmerich discusses what season 2 would explore. The action-packed historical comedy drama explores Ancient Rome through the lens of the entertainment business. The series has one season, and has released 10 episodes on Peacock.Those About to Diefeatures a leading castincluding Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Tom Hughes, and Dimitri Leonidas.
Speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter, Emmerich envisions whatThose About to Dieseason 2 might look like. Likening the prospective second season toGodfather II, the director explained that he would like to tell stories using a “present timeline” and “past timeline.” The flashback periods would explore The Year of Four Emperors, set 10 years before the events ofThose About to Dieseason 1. These moments include Emperor Nero’s suicide and the resulting struggle for power. The season would alternate between this history and the present-day timeline.
What This Means For Those About To Die Season 2’s Chances
Those About To Die Has Not Been Renewed
While Emmerich has presented an engaging outline forThose About to Dieseason 2, it is important to note that the series does not actually have a confirmed renewal from Peacock. In the nearly two months sinceThose About To Die’s season 1’s ending, there has been no concrete update about whether a second season is happening at Peacock. Emmerich’s outline is certainly a good sign that season 2 could happen, but it does not at all mean that anything is happening for sure.
In addition to Emmerich’s clear plan for the next installment, there have been some other good indicators ofThose About to Diehaving a season 2. One such metric has been the fact that its viewership has been good since its release. The show came in at No. 6 on the Nielsen streaming charts for the week of July 22 to July 28, its first full week on the Peacock. This is a good sign thatThose About to Die hasamassed a significant enough audience to warrant a second season.
One 2024 Film Might Help Those About To Die Season 2
Audiences Might Be Extra Interested In Ancient Rome After This Fall
While I am not sureThose About to Die’s initial numbers alone are enough to get it a second season, I can think of one 2024 movie that might help improve its chances. This is Ridley Scott’supcoming sequel film,Gladiator II, which is also a historical epic set in Rome. Though the projects are tonally very different, the release ofGladiator IImight spur further interest in Ancient Rome projects and giveThose About to Diea boost. Given Emmerich’s detailed plays for its next chapter,Those About to Dieseason 2 could do well, making for a great next season.
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Set in the year 79 AD in Rome, “Those About to Die” dives into the brutal and complex world of gladiatorial combat. The series explores the dark underbelly of Roman entertainment, where the promise of free food and blood-soaked spectacles keep the restless population in check. The narrative focuses on various characters from all corners of the Roman Empire, whose lives intersect in the grand arena.
