Netflix is enjoying a lot of success with non-English content lately. On top of worldwide sensation Squid Game, which recently wrapped its three-season run, a new French series has been making waves online. It helps that it delivers on the entertainment factor big time.
Under a Dark Sun, a soapy thriller consisting of six episodes, is currently the #1 show in five countries. It also climbed to the third position in the global charts with 5.8 million views in one week. Couple that with a twist ending, and the show is almost demanding a sequel. Whether or not it gets it, that remains to be seen.
Under a Dark Sun Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, the series hasn’t officially been renewed for more episodes. Even so, the solid viewership numbers and great online buzz might be enough to secure its safe return.
As long as Netflix gives the green light, Under a Dark Sun Season 2 might arrive sometime in 2026. With soapy series like this one, the sooner the better.
Under a Dark Sun Cast
- Ava Baya as Alba
- Isabelle Adjani as Béatrice
- Guillaume Gouix as Mathieu
- Amina Ben Ismail as Noor
- Louise Coldefy as Lucie
What Could Happen in the Under a Dark Sun Season 2?
Viewers might be drawn to the French series thanks to its irresistible premise. Under a Dark Sun centres on Alba, a single mother fleeing her past who relocates to Provence and begins to work at a prestigious flower farm.
Before she can settle in, the patriarch, Arnaud, is murdered, and Alba becomes the prime suspect. On top of that, she discovers that the deceased is her biological father and that she is unexpectedly named in his will.
As the investigation heats up, Alba is drawn into the family’s toxic dynamics and has to learn how to deal with the widow Béatrice and the troubled son, Mathieu. Cue intrigue, drama, and surprising twists left and right.
By the time the finale wraps up, viewers get most of their questions answered. Turns out, Alba isn’t the murderer, and Arnaud wasn’t her real father. She’s actually the daughter of Mathieu, who was unaware of her existence.
The finale delivers additional twists we won’t spoil here. Enough to say that it makes for a wild ride. Reconnecting with long-lost family proves tense for everyone involved.
If Under a Dark Sun Season 2 happens, it will likely track the characters’ evolution in light of the dramatic secrets exposed so far. Can Alba keep her child safe? How will the family cope with the the farm reveal? We would appreciate a chance to find out.
Are There Other Shows Like Under a Dark Sun?
If you’re a fan of the series, you might also enjoy some of Netflix’s other recent international thriller/mysteries. The list includes Secrets We Keep, Sara: Woman in the Shadows, The Glass Dome, and Olympo.
