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Fans of the post-apocalyptic genre are eagerly waiting for Earth Abides season 2 after the success of MGM's popular series. The storyline follows Isherwood 'Ish' Williams as he navigates a world plagued by a mysterious illness caused by a deadly virus. However, the fate of the second season of the series is unclear at the moment.
Earth Abides has neither been canceled nor renewed for season 2, given the show's production company, MGM+, has yet to decide on the future of a second installment. The performance and viewership of the current episodes will largely influence the decision of the second season.
The series aired the first season's final episode on December 29, 2024. The official summary for the show reads:
After months of isolation, Isherwood "Ish" Williams, learns that most of the world has fallen to a mysterious illness. Yet, despite his instincts to further isolate, Ish leads the charge to develop a new civilization.
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Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Earth Abides season 1.
What is the show's current storyline? Exploring the scope for Earth Abides season 2
Season 1 of Earth Abides premiered on December 1, 2024. In the final episode, viewers saw Lupo fighting for survival against the virus, while Ish discovered Joey's hidden project.
The first episode introduced viewers to a post-apocalyptic world. But the final episode presented a flash-forward to the main character, Ish, nearly fifty years after the apocalyptic disease first arrived.
The focus of the ending begins with Ish and his struggles with the death of his son, Joey, who succumbed to the virus despite the former's efforts to save his son. Although he was grieving, Ish had an epiphany about the future of humanity, concluding that survival is not about controlling nature but adapting to it. He decided to try and give his best for the community that depended on him.
Then, the final episode featured a one-year time jump. The survivors adapted to their new life and were seen constructing a radio, with Ish and Ezra working together. Ish successfully made contact with another group of survivors, and both communities agreed to unite, pushing forward the notion of rebuilding society.
The episode ended with a significant time jump of fifty years, showing an older Ish passing on the leadership to Heather's son, Jack. The series ended on this note of unity. It remains to be seen whether Earth Abides season 2 will pick up from this point or whether the new installment will be a spinoff about the years between the time jump that remained unseen.
Audiences can watch Earth Abides season 1 streaming online via platforms like MGM and Amazon Prime Video, as per regional availability. The renewal status of Earth Abides season 2 is unclear as of yet.
