The second season of Peacock’s Twisted Metal is now streaming, with new episodes premiering every Thursday through August 2025. The show’s focus shifts from a post-apocalyptic wasteland to a more structured tournament setting, where contestants compete for a spot in the infamous Twisted Metal.
Season 2 takes a more sitcom-like approach, with an established ensemble navigating the story as they battle it out in elimination rounds leading up to the final level. While not every joke lands, the show’s core elements shine through, particularly in its humor and character development.
The season introduces new characters, including Raven, Mr. Grimm, Vermin, Axel, and Dollface, all with unique personalities and backstories. The Twisted Metal contest itself is filled with supernatural chicanery, making for a truly insane world where anything can happen.
At the heart of the show are the core Season 1 characters, John Doe (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz), who remain awesomely funny and likable as they navigate family-adjacent concerns. New additions like Mayhem, played by Saylor Bell Curda, bring a fun and relatable dynamic to the show.
While some new cast members feel disposable, most are given key roles or flashbacks that add depth to their characters. The action scenes are impressive but take a backseat to the absurd humor and gags.
Ultimately, Twisted Metal Season 2 is a bold expansion of the franchise, balancing mayhem with moments of warmth and resonance. With new episodes premiering every Thursday, fans have plenty to look forward to in this post-apocalyptic comedy series.
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