"But it’s truly an emotional fall": The Terminal List: Dark Wolf star Taylor Kitsch shares key details about the action prequel's second season 

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf star Taylor Kitsch is not hesitant about discussing where the prequel to Amazon Prime’s The Terminal List (with Chris Pratt as the protagonist) is headed following its initial run. This prequel sees Kitsch's character, Ben Edwards, the respected Navy SEAL, join the morally grey and volatile world of the CIA Ground Branch, and the first season is focused on the human cost of that transition.

The spinoff show is set to premiere on August 27, 2025, where the first three episodes will be released simultaneously. New episodes will then be released once per week until September 24. The release is intended to maintain the tension and intrigue among the fans.

However, what is most spectacular is what Kitsch revealed concerning Season 2 of the upcoming show. Rather than cheap cliffhangers or outrageous action gimmicks, he says that the story will have an “emotional fall”. The series will be darker and more personal in the second season, with real veterans assisting in creating the backdrop to the series; this series concentrates on the internal struggle of the character and does not necessarily build everything bigger and louder. He stated,

“And if you think this is dark, wait till Season 2, and it’s not like a cliffhanger, but it’s truly an emotional fall that Ben goes once he gets into Ground Branch and you’re going to see the true repercussion to it and you’re going to see him just f--king go through a lot of turmoil, emotional turmoil."

What Kitsch said about the upcoming The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’s second season

Taylor Kitsch isn't selling fireworks; he's cautioning you for aftershocks. When asked in an interview with ScreenRant where Dark Wolf could take Ben Edwards, Kitsch suggested that if Season 1 is dark, which is scheduled to release on August 27, Season 2 will be much darker. He elaborated on how the upcoming emotional turmoil that his character is set to go through is exciting for him to explore as an actor. The character-driven nature of the series not only sets it apart but expands the playing field for him as a performer. He stated,

So that for me as an actor is exciting to engage in because it’s different and it’s really character driven. Ben is kind of like the indie version of The Terminal List world, right? True Believer is going to be massive scope, man. I’ve seen a s--t ton of what they’ve shot and it is a f--king huge show."

He added that Ben's character will be on his own and will see the consequences of his actions. The audience will also be able to watch how humans, when stuck in certain situations, are capable of extremely terrible actions. He further added,

And I’m not saying it’s not character driven, but I do say with Ben in Season 2, it’s like Ben’s on his own in Season 2 and you’re going to follow him through some of the worst parts of f--king what humans are capable of doing. And you’re going to see him emotionally attached himself to the work even more.

In conclusion, he said,

And that’s what I want to explore. So that’s where we’re going to go, to broad stroke it, but I definitely feel as an actor and to serve that guy, one more swing. I would love to f--king go one more.”

What is The Terminal List: Dark Wolf Season 1 is setting up?

Until the “emotional fall,” Season 1 plants the fuse. The Terminal List: Dark Wolf flashes back to Ben in his initial days, how a single moment of decision lands him out of the Navy SEALs and into the Special Operations within the CIA, a transfer that also alters his purpose and identity. The series plays out as a true origin story that is directly linked to The Terminal List, as it provides us with the backstory behind the choices that changed Ben's life and restructures the betrayal fans are familiar with.

Backstage, authenticity is everything. The show’s co-creator, Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL, and Jared Shaw, the executive producer, a Navy SEAL as well, are determined to make every little detail in The Terminal List: Dark Wolf accurate. From tactical reloads, situational awareness, to the gear choices, they haven't left any stone unturned, also ensuring that the production team has veterans. The Terminal List: Dark Wolf has the tone of a pure “espionage thriller,” yet there is always a strong emotional cost. The 3-episode premiere and the weekly output of the show create a sense of suspense and emotional tension as the show progresses over time.

Expanding the cast to raise the stakes

The upcoming Season 1 of The Terminal List: Dark Wolf not only elaborates on Ben’s journey, but it also extends his world. Chris Pratt returns as James Reece in a supporting role and acts as a reminder of where the story actually heads. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the creators emphasised the importance of casting Kitsch as Ben due to his intense on-screen chemistry with Pratt.

Tom Hopper joins as Raife Hastings, a fan-favorite character from the books, and Luke Hemsworth appears as CIA contractor Jules Landry. The cast is enhanced further with Robert Wisdom (Jed Haverford), Dar Salim, Rona-Lee Shimon, Shiraz Tzarfati, and others, all ready to create an almost ideal blend of interagency drama stories and cross-international operations.

This establishes a platform in which friendships, rivalries, and secret alliances can conflict, adding spice to the darker second season Kitsch has been hinting at. Creators of The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, Jack Carr, and David DiGilio, make it very clear that it is a segue into The Terminal List, an "origin story" (as per an interview with USA Today), not a digression, so we can anticipate plot lines to cross as loyalties shift.

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