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The sci-fi thriller will return for a second season.
December 18, 2023
MGM+ announced today that Beacon 23 has been renewed for Season 2. The news comes the day after the sci-fi thriller wrapped its 8-episode freshman run, which ultimately garnered a mixed reception from critics and viewers.
"We're thrilled that Beacon 23 has found a loyal audience on MGM+ and look forward to sharing more episodes with fans in 2024," said David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, Co-Executive Chairmen, Boat Rocker Media and Co-Chairmen, Boat Rocker Studios. "Thank you to our dedicated creative partners, the wonderful team at MGM+, and the talented cast and crew for helping deliver what is sure to be an unforgettable season of television."
Based on the best-selling book by Hugh Howey, the series is set in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way, where the fates of a government agent, Aster, and a stoic ex-military man, Halan, become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers. Every beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence. When Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely beacon-keeper Halan, a tense battle of wills begins. Halan questions whether Aster is friend or foe, as her ability to disguise her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent.
Look for Season 2 of Beacon 23 in April 2024.
More will be revealed... #Beacon23 will return in April 2024. pic.twitter.com/tCQxueIczc
— MGM+ (@mgmplus) December 18, 2023
Comments (9)
02/07/24 at 01:29pm
Never understood why people who don't watch all of a show feel the need to come here and vent. It adds zero value for those looking for a good series.
After the first 5 it gets really good! There is a whole episode going to the past (which I normally hate but this one was perfect). The end of season 1 could be the end of the story - or not.
My only fear is they want to stretch it in season 2. You know, like they did in Lost (aaaagghh never getting back the time I "Lost" with that), they stretched it over a lot of seasons.
Here you start caring for the characters, even the obnoxious Bartholomew. Thank you for picking up this show and for renewing it. We can't wait until season 2 premieres!
After the first 5 it gets really good! There is a whole episode going to the past (which I normally hate but this one was perfect). The end of season 1 could be the end of the story - or not.
My only fear is they want to stretch it in season 2. You know, like they did in Lost (aaaagghh never getting back the time I "Lost" with that), they stretched it over a lot of seasons.
Here you start caring for the characters, even the obnoxious Bartholomew. Thank you for picking up this show and for renewing it. We can't wait until season 2 premieres!
12/28/23 at 02:05am
Really? I am surprised. I watched about 5 episodes, 5th one partially, before I gave up. Only one episode as worth watching, the side story they did with the weaving-lady and the AI that killed the CTO or whatever. The main story-line was boring and fragmented.
Anyway, I am NOT going to be returning for Season 2.
Anyway, I am NOT going to be returning for Season 2.
12/23/23 at 04:03pm
Really? They are paying for more of this shit?? Seriously??? Hey MGM.. just give me the money.. it'll do FAR more good. In fact, give me 25% of the money you are going to spend on the pile of total dog shit.
Since when do little middle easter/Pakistani/Indian girls grow up to be white women? Oh the dreads.. that makes Lena middle-eastern apparently.. cuz there's no other HINT of that heritage in the WHITE woman.
Since when do little middle easter/Pakistani/Indian girls grow up to be white women? Oh the dreads.. that makes Lena middle-eastern apparently.. cuz there's no other HINT of that heritage in the WHITE woman.
12/22/23 at 11:37am
Oh wow. Stephen Root. A quick internet check confirmed he was that guy from News Radio. And there can never be enough Lena Headey, sci-fi dark witch-tress.
I dvr-ed the first season and now will definitely move it to 'must see.'
I dvr-ed the first season and now will definitely move it to 'must see.'
12/19/23 at 06:58am
@Bernie Agreed, I ended up liking this one. Glad it's getting a second season. Oh! and Lena Headey! I liked Stephen Root's character as well.
12/19/23 at 03:52am
This show is different but I am willing to watch a second season on MGM+.
12/18/23 at 03:43pm
Nah, I regret watching it. Poor overall casting. Poor storytelling. Snoozefest through and through..
12/18/23 at 02:51pm
I really wanted to like this one, but I found the first episode to be utterly boring…
12/18/23 at 02:02pm
I liked the first season! A little different from the standard sci-fi fare that gets used time and time again. And, c'mon... Lena Headey! She's been great in everything I've seen her in!
