One of Netflix’s best horror shows is finally returning after 3 years of waiting

HellboundOne of Netflix’s best horror TV shows will return to the small screen three years after the premiere of its first season. The six-episode series, based on Yeong Sang-ho’s webtoon of the same name, was greenlit for a second season by Netflix but faced several delays in production. Granted Hellbounds season 1 finale that featured an unexpected twist, the show’s second season has plenty of questions to answer and new storylines to explore.

Although these Hellbound The season 1 finale set the series up for a second season, Netflix did not immediately renew it for a second season. Talks about a second season were delayed because Yeong Sang-ho, the show’s creator, wanted the webtoon version of​​​​​​​the series to be released earlier (via Variety). Hellbound Season 2 will finally be available for streaming on Netflix on October 25, 2024.

Why Hellbound Season 2 took so long

Hellbound Season 2 has several cast changes

Netflix renewed Hellbound For a second season in 2022, a year after season 1 ended. The three-year wait between the first and second season of Hellbound It may seem unusual for a show with a successful season 1, but it’s actually common with Netflix original Korean dramas. Squid game And sweet home Also took three years between their first and second season. While it’s common for Netflix original K-dramas to have long wait times, there are several factors that contribute to why Hellbound Season 2 has such a long waiting period.

Hellbound Season 2 had some significant cast changes that resulted in production delays. Yoo Ah Soo, who played Jung Jinsu, a vital character in Hellbound Season 1, will be replaced by sweet homeS Kim Sung Cheol. Yoo was removed from the series following a police investigation into his alleged illegal drug use (via Variety). Besides replacing Yoo, Hellbound will also add fresh faces to its cast (via TUDUM). further, Hellbounddirector, Yeon Sang-ho has worked on other projects for the streamerIncluding a new zombie series and a parasite Adaptation.

Hellbound is one of Netflix’s best horror K-dramas

Hellbound has a unique plot

Hellbound is one of the best Korean dramas on Netflix. The streaming giant has no shortage of gripping horror K-dramas including, #alive, kingdom, the honorAnd All of us are deadBut there is something about Hellbound That sets it apart from the rest. Granted Hellbound Unique plot, it was not surprising that it surpassed Squid game As the most watched show on Netflix. While Squid game Paved the way for Hellbound, The unique plot of the show accounts for why it has such a huge viewership number.

Hellbound It is not only enthralling because it is a good horror show with intriguing twists, but because it also offers interesting comments on right and wrong and how humans view sin. Hellbound Also explores human nature and how far people are willing to go to protect what they believe is right. Although the CG in the horror TV show leaves a lot to be desired, there is no denying it HellboundThe combination of different elements is what makes it one of the best horror shows on Netflix.

After Hellbound, the other horror K-drama needs to hurry up

All Of Us Are Dead Season 2 is likely to be released in 2026

All of us are dead is another horror Korean drama that became a huge success. The series premiered on the streaming channel in January 2022 and was renewed for a second season in June of the same year. Although it has been two years since the renewal announcement, recent updates about All of us are dead Season 2 confirms that the show hasn’t even started filming yet. If production on All Some of us are dead Season 2 began in the middle of this year, and the show would have been eyeing a 2025 release date.

While sweet home Returned for a third season in July this year and Hellbound will be releasing its second season in October, All of us are Death Season 2 will reportedly begin filming in 2025 and will likely premiere in 2026 (via Star News). Given that Squid Game, sweet homeAnd Hellbound Took three years to return for a second season, All of us are deadSeason 2’s delay was expected. However, the show’s second season is taking longer to premiere compared to other Netflix Korean dramas. The production delay is unfortunate as audiences are eagerly anticipating the second season following the dramatic cliffhanger set at the end of All of us are Death Season 1.

Sources: Variety, Variety, TUDUM, Star News