“The Hunting Party” Captivates Viewers Across Platforms, Season 2 Now Streaming on NBC
WASHINGTON – The crime drama “The Hunting Party” is drawing significant attention from audiences worldwide, currently ranking as the #2 trending show on Netflix despite a staggered release schedule. Originally debuting on January 19, 2025, the series, created by JJ Bailey, follows an ex-FBI profiler and her team as they hunt down escaped serial killers following an explosion at a secret prison, according to Netflix.
Season 1 became fully available on Netflix on February 15, 2026, quickly gaining traction. However, fans eager to continue the story will find Season 2 currently streaming on NBC, having premiered on January 8, 2026. New episodes are released weekly on Thursdays, though a month-long gap occurred between the fourth and fifth episodes. Season 2 is slated to comprise 13 episodes in total.
The series features a returning cast including Melissa Roxburgh as FBI agent Bex (Rebecca), Nick Wechsler as Oliver Odell, and Patrick Sabongui as CIA agent Ryan Hassani. Supporting cast members Zabryna Guevara, Kari Matchett, and Matt Frewer also reprise their roles. Special guest stars Eric McCormack and Niecy Nash-Betts join the cast this season.
NBC released a trailer for Season 2 on December 8, 2025, which has garnered over 100,000 views on YouTube.
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While Season 2 is not yet available on Netflix, viewers can access it through NBC or Peacock, which streams episodes the day after their initial broadcast. The popularity of “The Hunting Party” highlights the continued global demand for procedural crime dramas, and the evolving landscape of television distribution as content is increasingly spread across multiple platforms.
