The past catches up with two former spies in the latest Netflix international series to become a worldwide hit. Unfamiliar, which premiered in early February, amassed an impressive 4.9 million views during the last week.
Not only is it the most-watched non-English show on Netflix, but it made the top 10 in 80 countries where the platform is available. Does that mean the show is set to come back for more?
Unfamiliar Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, Netflix is yet to renew Unfamiliar for more episodes. That said, the future looks promising.
Viewership numbers are good, the German production isn’t listed as a limited series, and the finale perfectly sets up a follow-up.
As long as the streaming service gives the green light, Unfamiliar season 2 will likely arrive sometime in early 2027.
Unfamiliar Cast
- Susanne Wolff as Meret Schäfer
- Felix Kramer as Simon Schäfer
- Samuel Finzi as Josef Koleev
- Andreas Pietschmann as Jonas Auken
- Henry Hübchen as Gregor Klein
- Maja Bons as Nina Schäfer
- Seyneb Saleh as Julika Ritter
- Genija Rykova as Vera Koleev
- Natalia Belitski as Katya Volkova
What Could Happen in Unfamiliar Season 2?
A German espionage thriller, Unfamiliar blends spy shenanigans with family tension. The result is an addictive watch you can’t look away from.
The story revolves around married former German intelligence agents Simon and Meret, who now live off-grid in Berlin running a covert safe house. The location shelters operatives, defectors, and informants who need to disappear.
However, their attempt at a quiet domestic life with their daughter is shattered when a wounded stranger arrives at their door. The event forces them to revisit a disastrous intelligence mission from 16 years earlier.
As the past resurfaces, the couple is pulled back into a web of assassins and personal drama. They must protect their daughter while confronting buried secrets that threaten both their survival and their marriage. Talk about high stakes!
Without giving away spoilers, the first season ends with a few explosive revelations and several story threads still up in the air. If Unfamiliar season 2 happens, it will likely pick up from there, following Simon and Meret as they deal with the fallout of their deceptions resurfacing.
Are There Other Shows Like Unfamiliar?
If you’re all caught up with Unfamiliar, you might want to sample some of the other international series available on Netflix. Recent additions include Alpha Males, Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, Land of Sin, City of Shadows, and The Asset.
For more spy content, check out The Night Manager, The Night Agent, Homeland, Slow Horses, Zero Day, and The Americans.
