Anticipation for The Hunting Party season 2 has reached fever pitch. The show was renewed one month after the first season ended, in April 2025, indicating that both the network and the viewers enjoyed it.Melissa Roxburgh is Bex Henderson, the ex-FBI profiler leading an undercover team. The plot will follow the same direction as where Season 1 ended, and there are some unbelievable cliffhangers that plunge the viewers into high octane events.The next season will not be short of riddles to decipher and more vile villains to go after. The group will have new challenges since it will have to cope with the consequences of Pits' destruction and the intrigues surrounding it.Here is everything you need to know about this highly anticipated new season.Release date View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSeason 2 of The Hunting Party will air on Thursday, the 8th of January 2026, at 10 p.m. on NBC. It will now air on Thursday nights, rather than Mondays during the first season. The Hunting Party season 2 will be aired following Law & Order and live-action Law & Order: SVU, building a crime drama evening powerhouse. They reason that NBC originally planned to air Season 2 in the fall, but instead elected to air it in the middle of the season.The launch of The Hunting Party season 2 was confirmed as part of NBC's midseason show. Fans had to wait longer than planned, but they now know exactly when they should tune in to see the new episodes. The hunt for dangerous serial killers will continue with the same zeal and intensity that made season 1 so popular among viewers.Cast details View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Hunting Party season 2 brings back the faces fans loved in the first run. Melissa Roxburgh leads again as Bex Henderson, guiding the secret task force. Nick Wechsler returns as Oliver Odell with his fate still unclear.Patrick Sabongi is back as Ryan Hassani, while Josh McKenzie plays Shane Florence. Sarah Garcia shines as Jennifer Morales who is calm under fire. Guest performances include Eric McCormack as Ron Simms, his son Finnigan making his debut, and Niecy Nash-Betts as Erica Burke.Streaming details View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Hunting Party season 2 arrives on NBC at 10 p.m. every Thursday starting January 8, 2026. Viewers can catch the drama live on NBC or stream episodes on Peacock with Premium or Premium Plus plans. Subscribers can watch the show on fuboTV and YouTube TV.Free options include NBC’s website and Spectrum On Demand. With so many choices, fans can enjoy the suspense as it airs or watch later through convenient on-demand streaming.Plot and storylineSeason 2 of The Hunting Party picks up with the mystery of Oliver’s fate after the shocking poison twist. The team faces dangerous fugitives following the destruction of the Pit prison. Producer JJ Bailey says the cliffhanger will drive Bex and her crew forward.New killers appear, including Ron Simms, who preys on women, and Adrian Gallo, who traps victims in resin. With the task force disbanded, Bex must reunite her team. Expect redemption, secrets, and nonstop action as the hunt continues.Follow Soap Central for more updates on TV shows!