Beacon 23is a science fiction psychological thriller TV series created byZak Penn, based on a series of short stories byHugh Howey, which were later combined into a novel. The show was originally developed for Spectrum Originals, which renewed the series for a season 2, even before the first had aired. This was a strategic move, and as a result, the first and second seasons ofBeacon 23were filmed back-to-back. So afterCharter Communications decided to ditch Spectrum Originals, the show’s fate had been hanging in balance but good news for the fans as MGM+ (previously known as Epix) — who recently took over the rights to airBeacon 23and started premiering Season 1 from June 26, 2025 — has announced the Season 2 right away as it was already filmed and ready for release.
The show starsStephan JamesandGame of Thrones’Lena Headeyin lead roles. WithBeacon 23Season 1 ending things on a high note of suspense, here’s what the showrunnerGlen Mazzara(The Walking Dead) has to say about Season 2,as per THR: “Beacon 23’s season two ups the game: more action, more mysteries, more twists, and exciting new characters. It’s a thrill ride. I can’t wait for the audience to see it.”
How the Creative Team Behind ‘Beacon 23’ Approached the Filming of Season 1 and 2
The filming ofBeacon 23continued through COVID-19 and that made the whole situation challenging for the showrunners. However, with due diligence and precautionary measures, it’s safe to say that the whole situation turned out to be a fruitful venture for the team. In aninterview with Collider’sChristina Radishearlier this year, Mazzara broke down the challenges of shooting both seasons back-to-back in the following words:
“We were shooting this during COVID, and it was interior. Everything we were doing, we had to have protections to keep the actors safe and the crew safe, so everything took much longer. It was really an incredible experience because usually you make a show where you make your Season 1, and then you get to Season 2 and you say, “Now what?” But with this, we had 16 episodes to tell the story, and we were able to move pieces around and take storylines that were written for one episode and maybe move it into another episode, or create an episode and move that up. Once you know that you have two seasons to tell your story, you can relax and address that opportunity. A lot of times, there’s pressure on a Season 1 finale to get the Season 2.”
Therelease date forBeacon 23season 2is not yet announced.Beacon 23Season 1 is now available to stream onMGM+.
“Beacon 23” is a sci-fi drama that centers on the experiences of two characters manning an isolated space beacon critical for the navigation of interstellar ships. The isolation of deep space and the pressure of their mission lead to intense psychological and emotional struggles. Amidst these challenges, they uncover secrets that could alter their understanding of the universe.
