Dead to Me: Season 2

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Season Details & Credits

Netflix | Season Premiere Date: May 8, 2020

Summary: Jen and Judy try to keep their deadly secret as Detective Perez (Diana Maria Riva) investigates in the second season of the dark comedy created by Liz Feldman.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E10. Where Do We Go From Here
Air Date: May 8, 2020
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S2:E9. It's Not You, It's Me
Air Date: May 8, 2020
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S2:E8. It Had To Be You
Air Date: May 8, 2020

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Critic Reviews

Allison Keene

May 6, 2020

Dead to Me keeps its world small and coincidences high, but that’s also what helps us really get to know these characters on a level that makes their emotional beats land in the moment. If the show was released weekly, its cliffhanger endings might carry more weight and anticipation, but as it is the series remains a breezy binge watch with sometimes surprising emotional gut punches. Read full review

The Telegraph Eleanor Halls

May 4, 2020

OK, the script isn’t going to be up for an Emmy. But Jen and Judy are an adorable double-act sure to chase away any lockdown blues, and the programme is armed with enough twists and turns to send you reeling. Read full review

Jen Chaney

May 5, 2020

Liz Feldman and her fellow writers crank up the soap-opera-style drama this season, but they manage to keep Dead to Me from sailing off into the atmosphere of stupid television, thanks to the show’s sharp sense of humor and the grounded emotional moments that make what’s happening feel almost real. A lot of credit for obeying the laws of TV gravity also goes to the two leads. Read full review

The Daily Beast Kevin Fallon

May 8, 2020

It careens through its twists and turns with a recklessness that is unnerving and exciting. But most thrilling of all is this emotionally volatile, hysterical, ace performance from Applegate, a woman flailing through life, shooting off sparks from the frayed wires at her wit’s end. Read full review

Collider Diane Gordon

May 8, 2020

Jen and Judy’s friendship is tested several times over the course of the season and watching their bond grow stronger is one of the best things about it. Season 2 is a ride. Read full review

Bruce Miller

May 7, 2020

The two [Applegate and Cardellini] are great together even when “Dead to Me” doesn’t give them the scenes they deserve. Because they’re so linked, the second season episodes should be binged. Alone, they lack context; together, they’re like a tray of appetizers – easy to slide down. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

May 6, 2020

Other than the Orange County real-estate porn and Judy's endless parade of flowy designer dresses (that the character couldn't afford), the performances are the only real reason to tune in to this unnecessary sequel of a season. Read full review

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manningn15

Jun 2, 2020

Dead to Me season 2 is even better than season 1 and the twist and turns this season have been insanely entertaining. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini give exceptional performances and they have outstanding chemistry, they are hilarious and give emotionally powerful performances,Dead to Me season 2 is even better than season 1 and the twist and turns this season have been insanely entertaining. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini give exceptional performances and they have outstanding chemistry, they are hilarious and give emotionally powerful performances, they make you laugh and cry. The supporting performances from James Marsden, Diana-Maria Riva, Natalie Morales, Katey Sagal, Frances Conroy, and Sam McCarthy were phenomenal. The writing is remarkable, it is hilarious but also heartbreaking and touching. The makeup and hairstyling is stupendous especially on Linda Cardellini, Diana-Maria Riva, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Natalie Morales, Sadie Stanley, and James Marsden. The costumes are excellent especically on Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate. This second season was an A+ and it is still my 3rd favorite Netflix original show, one of my top 5 favorite comedy shows, and one of my favorite shows of all time.… Expand

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derusscott

May 13, 2020

Good solid fun show. Easy and quick to watch. Great story-line with plenty of twist and turns along the way. Season 2 did not disappoint. Already looking forward to a Season 3.

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Davrosdaleks1

May 26, 2020

The dramedy returns as Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini) deal with the repercussions of last season. I liked this season as much the first one.

I'm impressed with how seemingly this carries over from the first season, no dropped plotlines or anything. A lot moreThe dramedy returns as Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini) deal with the repercussions of last season. I liked this season as much the first one.

I'm impressed with how seemingly this carries over from the first season, no dropped plotlines or anything. A lot more happens, too, which I appreciate. Scenes don't feel drawn out like the Judy-Steve relationship bits last time. Things get a lot darker, and the mood gets genuinely tense as we see the characters deal with their secrets. Yet, the humor keeps firing on all cylinders.

The show's biggest strength remains with snarky Jen and daffy Judy's odd couple rapport, which actually feels strengthened. Applegate and Cardellini work excellently off each other. Besides being funny, they bring on the drama perfectly. Applegate continues to bring on such an emotional, intense drive. Cardellini is allowed to explore more of Judy's serious side and inner demons, and she delivers a heck of a performance. I'm hoping the actress gets an Emmy nomination for this.

Overall, I highly recommend this excellently written show and season.… Expand

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OldSilentHill

May 8, 2020

Great cast, good laughs, the background music is excellent and a factor that not every director/producer understands.

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geewah

Jun 5, 2023

Follows the same plotlines in from season 1, but this time with a few more twists.
Despite a few flaws this is a breezy well paced comedy.

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All_ButTrU4

Aug 19, 2022

Things get a lot darker, and the mood gets genuinely tense as we see the characters deal with their secrets. Yet, the humor keeps firing on all cylinders.

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Seasons & Episodes

68

Series Overview
Season 3

70
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 17, 2022
Season 2

72
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E10. Where Do We Go From Here
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E9. It's Not You, It's Me
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E8. It Had To Be You
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E7. If Only You Knew
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E6. You Don't Have To
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E5. The Price You Pay
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
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  S2:E4. Between You and Me
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E3. You Can't Live Like This
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
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  S2:E2. Where Have You Been
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
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  S2:E1. You Know What You Did
  Air Date: May 8, 2020
Season 1

67
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 3, 2019