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Based on The Long Game by Rachel Reid. A TV series · HBO / HBO Max / Crave · Filming
Status: Season 2 in production in Toronto; no exact premiere date.
Season 2 mostly follows The Long Game, the direct sequel to the first book. Business Insider says characters from Tough Guy and Role Model also appear. Variety has reported an April 2027 target; no exact date is announced.
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Sources
- Variety: Season 2 eyes April 2027
- Variety: Season 2 cast
- Business Insider: books adapted in 2027
- HBO Max press room: Season 2 cast (Aug 25, 2026)
- Deadline: Bell Media on Season 2 timing (June 4, 2026)
Data notes
- No official premiere date. Bell Media told Deadline (June 2026) the season returns to Crave in spring 2027; HBO Max's Aug 25, 2026 press release says 'early 2027' for the US and other regions. The earlier April 2027 target was a report, not confirmed.
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