When’s the last time you watched a series that shook you to your core? I’m Not Afraid fits that description perfectly. A coming-of-age drama, it revolves around a young boy who makes an unexpected friend.
Viewers are already raving about it. With 3.1 million views this week, the Mexican production is among the most-watched non-English shows on Netflix. It’s also a Top 10 show in 19 countries. Does that mean a sequel might be on the way? Here’s what we know so far.
I’m Not Afraid Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no official news available about a possible I’m Not Afraid season 2.
That said, the title is listed as a limited series. Plus, it’s inspired by an Italian novel by Niccolò Ammaniti, and the story pretty much wraps up by the time the final end credits roll. In other words, a follow-up is unlikely.
I’m Not Afraid Cast
- Aldo Emiliano Navarro as Miguel
- Yago Andreu as Felipe
- Luis Alberti as Pino
- Fátima Molina as Teresa
- Yoshira Escárrega as Guadalupe
- Fernando Cuautle as Rosalío
- Leidi Gutiérrez as Margarita
- Humberto Busto as Rodrigo
- Nora Huerta as Rosa
- Cosmo Gonzalez as Felix
What Is I’m Not Afraid About?
I’m Not Afraid is set during the summer of 1986, as Mexico hosts the World Cup. The story centres on ten-year-old Miguel, whose carefree days come to an end when he discovers another boy, Felipe, chained in the woods.
Miguel secretly brings him food and companionship. However, he soon realises that the people responsible for the kidnapping may be members of his own community. Will he cross them in order to bring Felipe justice?
If that premise alone isn’t enough to draw you in, this is the kind of story that sticks with you in the long run. It explores poverty and desperation, as well as the loss of childhood innocence. Once Miguel uncovers the dark secret that has been poisoning his village, he’s unlikely to ever be the same again.
By the time the finale wraps up, viewers learn Felipe’s fate. While I’m Not Afraid season 2 probably isn’t in the cards, the six episodes available will give you a lot to think about.
Are There Other Shows Like I’m Not Afraid?
If you found I’m Not Afraid moving, check out some of the other international shows streaming on Netflix. Recently added titles include Notes From the Last Row, Agent Kim Reactivated, Viral Hit, Oasis, The Evil Lawyer, and The Polygamist.
