10 Greatest Second Seasons in TV History, Ranked
Second seasons don't always disappoint.
'It's a good show, but I hated the second season' — how many times have you said or heard people saying this?
Well, not all series fall into the Season 2 failure trap! Here's our list of 10 TV series to prove that.
10. Veep (2013, 10 episodes, 92%)
This satirical comedy is considered underrated by its fans, and Season 2 is one of the most enjoyable of all, further exploring the hardships of being a female top-notch politician.
9. 30 Rock (2007, 15 episodes, 94%)
Starring many famous TV actors, the sitcom focuses on the ugly and hilarious sides to working on television. Season 2 is when the show really started to blossom.
8. Arrow (2013, 23 episodes, 95%)
The DC universe show centered around Green Arrow, the least 'super' of all 'heroes,' was not an instant success but proved its worth once the second season premiered.
7. The Wire (2003, 12 episodes, 95%)
When it first aired, The Wire didn't seem to be much different from the other crime drama series out there. But in Season 2, the creators' idea became more tangible, drawing more fans to the show and turning it into the pop culture phenomenon we know today.
6. Orange Is the New Black (2014, 13 episodes, 96%)
Following a group of characters in a female detention facility, this comedy-drama was well received from the start and didn't lose any of its spark in the second season.
5. Parks and Recreation (2009, 24 episodes, 96%)
After all the characters and main plotlines had been established in Season 1, Parks and Rec simply got more fun and dynamic in its second installment. The mockumentary show still had a lot to tell the audience, and the plot didn't feel stale yet.
4. Succession (2019, 10 episodes, 97%)
It's not easy to delve into the media magnate family's issues and dynamics in Season 1 of Succession, but the second season solves this problem, fleshing out the characters and shedding more light on their relationships.
3. Schitt's Creek (2016, 13 episodes, 100%)
This sitcom about a formerly wealthy family starting their life anew in the backwater town of Schitt's Creek is famous for its tendency to change and evolve. The second season isn't just a continuation of the first but offers fresh stories to explore.
2. Grey's Anatomy (2005, 27 episodes, 100%)
Shonda Rhimes' flagship medical soap opera, Grey's Anatomy was only getting its shape when the second season was released. Given that it has spanned 17 more seasons since then, you can say that the second installment laid the foundation for the series' success.
1. Fleabag (2019, 6 episodes, 100%)
Released three years after its predecessor, Season 2 of this British dark comedy offers an in-depth exploration of the plotlines laid out in the first season and concludes the story of a woman trying to cope with a tragedy and navigating her everyday life in London.