Welcome to Blue Ridge, a small town that may look like a sleepy little burg, but beneath the surface, it’s fueled by enough strife, squabbles, and suppressed hostilities to power a big city for days. Now, fans will not have to wait much longer to see what happens next on Blue Ridge: The Series, as Season 2 is just on the horizon.
Based on the 2020 crime thrillerBlue Ridge, the series followsJohnathon Schaechas Sheriff Justin Wise, whose quiet mountain town erupts into chaos after the murder of an unpopular local land developer. As Wise and his deputies dig into each case, they turn the town upside down, uncovering sordid secrets and long-standing family feuds at the heart of deeply buried hostilities.
The show has garnered significant attention on Prime Video, attracting a new fanbase drawn to its unique blend of crime drama with a cowboy twist. ShowrunnerGary Wheelertook notice andexpressed his gratitude,taking a moment to thank the show’s growing audience.
“I want to take a moment to thank everyone for watching on Amazon Prime, Season 1. It has been amazing to see the responses,” said the writer-director. “I think we are the only non-original, non-exclusive in the Top Ten, so thank you for watching. We’ve been blown away.”
Here is a look at what to expect from Season 2, including episode titles, guest stars, and plot details.
When willBlue RidgeSeason 2 premiere?
Blue Ridge: The Series returns to INSP on Sunday, July 19, at 10/9c.
What happened inBlue RidgeSeason 1?
The TV series picks up shortly after the events of the film, centering on former Green Beret-turned-lawman Sheriff Justin Wise as he navigates the ever-growing issues in his sleepy mountain town, a place driven by long-held grudges and simmering turf wars. At the same time, Wise struggles to balance his responsibilities as a lawman with the demands of family life.
While the six-episode season follows a crime-of-the-week format, featuring everything from the murder of a bull rider to a sabotaged tour bus, deeper tensions gradually surface in the subplots. These layered stories build the lore of Blue Ridge, a town steeped in decades of unrest, where the threat of mountain justice begins to challenge the authority of local law enforcement.
The final episode, “Locked In,” centers on a tense standoff after a recently evicted homeowner storms the police station and takes several hostages, including Wise’s ex-wife, Elli (Sarah Lancaster), and their daughter, Maddie (Taegen Burns). In a bold attempt to defuse the situation, Wise offers himself in exchange and locks himself inside the station with the gunman, bringing the season to a dramatic cliffhanger.
Who stars inBlue RidgeSeason 2?
Johnathon Schaech returns to Season 2 as Sheriff Justin Wise, as well as Sarah Lancaster as Elli Wise, Justin’s ex‑wife, and Taegen Burns as Maddie Wise, his daughter. Also returning areA Martinezas Connor McGrath, Avianna Mynhier as Maxine “Maxx” Covington,Greg Perrowas Deputy RP, Tom Proctor as Jeremiah Wade, and Grayson Russell as Dwayne Dixon.
In an Instagram post, show creator Wheeler made an exciting announcement about upcoming guest stars for Season 2. “So here I am on the set ofBlue Ridge, and we’re about this close to finished with the editing of Season 2, and it’s really exciting.”
“We’ve got an even bigger lineup,” he continued. “We’ve got more Kevin Lawson, we’ve got moreHaley Dillonas Dixie, we’ve got more Mitch Westphal as Booster, we’ve got JP Guana, who’s coming in for a bunch of episodes.”
“And then our guest stars are amazing! We’ve gotSarah Drew,A.J. Buckley,Eric Close,Chelsea Green,James Maslow,Doug Jones,Sean Patrick Flanery,Kellan Lutz, [and]Bruce Boxleitnerback as Oak Miller. We’ve gotJesse Hutch,Melissa Ordway,Zachary Gordon,Kristoffer Polaha, Nick Gonzales,Annabeth Gish, and my very first Oscar winner,Keith Carradine,in an episode directed by Johnathon Schaech.”
What willBlue RidgeSeason 2 be about?
The official logline describes the new season as follows: “Blue RidgeSeason 2 brings new threats to the Appalachian town, from bounty hunters, moonshiners, murderers, and more. With help from his deputies and family, Sheriff Justin Wise fights to keep the community safe. Every case tests his grit, loyalty, and the limits of small-town peace. InBlue Ridge, justice is personal and earned one fight, one mystery, one truth at a time.”
“Season two ofBlue Ridge: The Series, will build on the momentum of the franchise with an incredible cast and number of amazing guest stars,” said Dale Ardizzone, COO, INSP. “We were extremely happy to see how wellBlue Ridgeperformed across our network and streaming platforms and are looking forward to an even bigger audience in season two.”
What are the episode titles forBlue RidgeSeason 2?
The eight-episode season includes:
Episode 1: “Hope, Deferred”
Episode 2: “Going Around in Circles”
Episode 3: “Out of the Woods”
Episode 4: “Four-Rail Kick”
Episode 5: “The Return of Oak Miller”
Episode 6: “Montagues and Moonshine”
Episode 7: “A Matter of Perspective”
Episode 8: “Moving Mountains”
Where can you watch Blue Ridge Season 1?
INSP fans can catch up on Season 1 of Blue Ridge: The Series by watching on INSP starting Sunday, June 7, or on the FAST channel Western Bound beginning July 29.You can also catch Blue RidgeSeason 1 on YouTube via its Western Bound channel beginning May 18.