Blood of Zeus season 2: Release date, cast, plot, and everything we know so far
Blood of Zeus season 2 didn’t take much time to be confirmed as it was green-lit just two months after the previous season concluded on October 27, 2020. However, much to fans’ surprise, the franchise’s future was secured as the creators affirmed to the global audience.
One of the reasons why fans anticipated a sequel on the horizon was due to the amount of positive reception the series garnered with the first season. From the animation to the voice cast, the animated fantasy series was well-acclaimed, trending in Netflix’s Top 10 for weeks since its debut.
With the series resuming the storyline, given the story is far from its end, the hype for Blood of Zeus season 2 is reaching a fever pitch. Follow along with the article to learn more about the sequel's release, cast details, and more.
Blood of Zeus season 2 will be released on May 9, 2024
As confirmed by Netflix, Blood of Zeus season 2 will be debuting with all its episodes on May 9, 2024. Although the episode count remains undisclosed, fans can expect it to be similar to the first season, which is eight episodes in total. No additional details have been revealed. However, the series reignited the enthusiasm among fans by dropping the official trailer.
Blood of Zeus season 2 trailer highlights that Gaia has been reaching out to Heron in his dreams, telling him to save his brother, Seraphim. Unbeknownst to Heron, Seraphim is considering joining forces with Hades to unleash the wrath on their wrongdoers.
Given the trailer giving a glimpse of the future events, fans can brace themself for yet another season of intense battles, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. For fans wondering, Blood of Zeus season 2 isn’t going to be the last season, as the creators have confirmed that they have outlined five more seasons.
In an interview with Inverse, the creators of the animated fantasy revealed what they had planned. Here’s what Charlie Parlapadine said about the five-season arc of Blood of Zeus:
"We've planned out what we would hope to be a five-season arc. It all depends on whether we get viewership [that will decide if] we get a second season."
Cast and characters
Since the sequel has not announced anything regarding recasting, season 2 will see the return of all the major and recurring cast who will be reprising their respective roles once again. Below is the complete list of cast in the sequel:
- Derek Phillips as Heron
- Jason O'Mara as Zeus/Elias
- Claudia Christian as Hera
- Elias Toufexis as Seraphim
- Mamie Gummer as Electra
- Chris Diamantopoulos as Poseidon, Evios
- Adam Croasdell as Apollo, Hephaestus
- Jessica Henwick as Alexia
- Melina Kanakaredes as Ariana
- Matthew Mercer as Hermes
- Adetokumboh M'Cormack as Kofi
- Danny Jacobs as King Periander, King Acrisius
- Matt Lowe as Ares
- Jennifer Hale as Artemis, Clotho
- Fred Tatasciore as Hades
- David Shaughnessy as Chiron, Dionysus
- Vanessa Marshall as Ariana's Sister, Villager
Where to watch Blood of Zeus season 2
Being a part of the platform’s Originals, Blood of Zeus season 2 will be available to fans globally on Netflix. With that, it is apparent that the sequel won’t be available on any other OTTs besides Netflix.
Plot summary
On Rotten Tomatoes, Blood of Zeus season 1 accumulated 21 reviews, all of them being positive, certifying it fresh with an average rating of 8.14/10. Here’s how the website describes the first installment’s plot in brief:
Chronicles the illegitimate son of Zeus, a young man tasked with saving heaven and earth despite the interference of a vengeful goddess and her monstrous forces.
Stay tuned for more news and updates on Blood of Zeus season 2 as 2024 progresses.