Twisted Metal Season 3 confirmed: Peacock officially renews the Anthony Mackie series for another chapter

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Peacock has officially renewed Twisted Metal for a third season, meaning that Anthony Mackie is returning as John Doe, with the crazy, chaotic world of lethal car battles. The second season on the platform was a very successful one that led to the renewal.

The behind-the-scenes change is huge as well: David Reed will be the new showrunner, replacing the previous showrunner, Michael Jonathan Smith. Despite this shift, fans can still anticipate the show's typical combination of explosions, dark humor, and peculiar roadside characters. It has not been announced yet when Twisted Metal Season 3 production will start or receive a release window, but one thing is certain: Peacock definitely desires more of this game-inspired and high-energy universe.


Why Peacock gave the green light to Twisted Metal Season 3

Peacock did not declare Twisted Metal Season 3 out of the blue. Season 2 attracted massive audiences; nearly one billion minutes were viewed, making it one of the top original shows on Peacock to date. Such numbers are important, as they demonstrate that the series is binge-worthy and strong enough to make people watch one episode after another.

The show remained popular beyond the platform. The wild cars, fun performances, and unexpected twists were discussed by fans all over social media, which provided it with the buzz that streamers love. With so much attention and constant involvement, the business case for Twisted Metal Season 3 became very obvious. Peacock understands that the viewers are hooked, and the only way to keep that energy and subscribers going is to renew the show.


What the showrunner change could mean

On one hand, creative changes may be frightening to fans; yet on the other, they can bestow a new life on a show. Twisted Metal Season 3 will see a new showrunner, David Reed, a writer and producer known for his contributions to shows like The Boys and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. This implies that his voice will now guide the writers' room, and hence, there may be minor alterations in the format, tone, and narrative of Twisted Metal Season 3.

The original creator, Michael Jonathan Smith, is leaving the show. Still, it does not imply that the cast or the combination of comedy and crazy action in Twisted Metal is going to change overnight. It simply means that a new person will be in charge. Reed has experience, which demonstrates that he is familiar with how to manage big action and continuity within a project. So, Twisted Metal Season 3 could be a little more refined in terms of worldbuilding or character development without losing the fun, the chaos, and the energy that the fans already cherish.


What to expect next

Twisted Metal Season 2 left a lot of story threads open. Alliances shifted, a winner was crowned at the tournament, yet major villains, including Calypso, still had some unfinished business. We also received clues about new experiments, like the “Human Axel,” examined less thoroughly on the show. The revenge stories, new attempts to stop all the major bad guys, and the deeper personal journeys of John Doe and Quiet will most probably get tied up in Twisted Metal Season 3. Fans can look forward to even crazier cars and huge, chaotic battles.

Peacock’s producers are sorting schedules, cast availability, and other details as they plan to begin with the third installment. As soon as that’s agreed upon, they’ll reveal when filming will begin and provide us with a better idea about Season 3’s release window.


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Edited by Sroban Ghosh