Accusedlast aired a new episode in May 2023. The much-anticipated second season will premiere this fall, but according toDeadline, the show has a new premiere date. The first episode of Season 2 will now premiere on October 8, a week later than the planned date of October 1. The upcoming American vice presidential debate between Democratic GovernorTim Walzand Republican SenatorJ.D. Vanceinfluenced the shift. CBS News will host both vice presidential hopefuls, and with all eyes focused on the upcoming elections,Foxis the first network to make changes to their programming to better set their shows for success.
The sophomore season of the hit anthology series airs on Tuesdays at 8 P.M. Fox’s fall schedule findsAccusedpaired with the new Canadian dramaMurder in a Small Town. The latter will still air the pilot episode on October 1 before the debate. In the week of October 8, the show’s second episode will air afterAccusedSeason 2 premiere. If everything proceeds as planned, the shows will air in that order for the rest of the season.
What to Expect In ‘Accused’ Season 2
Details about the second season are scarce. Since the story changes every episode, most episodic details won’t be out until closer to the air date. However, some cast members who will appear in Season 2 have been announced. In the episode titled “Marcus' Story,“Nick Cannonwill play Marcus, a tech entrepreneur. The episode will feature appearances fromPatrick J. Adams(Suits) as Pete andJerrika Hinton(Hunters)as Lycia when Marcus' software takes a dark turn after being used.
William H. Macy(Shameless),Felicity Huffman(Desperate Housewives),Taylor Schilling(Orange Is the New Black),Justin Chambers(Grey’s Anatomy), andDanny Pino(Law & Order: SVU) will play various characters in Season 2. Schilling, Pino, and Chambers play April, Tyler, and Jake in an episode titled “April’s Story.” In the episode, a nurse (April) commits a crime whose consequences are dire.Michael Chiklis, who appeared in the show’s pilot episode, is set to appear in Season 2.
AccusedSeason 2 now premieres on October 8 at 8 P. M, a week later than the original date of October 1. Catch up with all episodes of the legal thriller on Hulu before new stories debut on the said date.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates about the upcoming season.
An anthology series features standalone stories focusing on individuals accused of crimes. Episodes begin with the verdict, then backtrack to explore the events and choices that led the accused to their legal predicament, providing a unique perspective on justice and morality.
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