Released in April 2021, Peacock’s Rutherford Falls brought us into the small-town life of its titular setting. We were introduced to the lives of multiple characters as they fought for what they believed in, challenged their relationships with one another, and found themselves in plenty of hilarious scenarios. Following a positive critical reception, Rutherford Falls was renewed for a second season which is set to air later this month.

For fans who may not already be aware, Peacock released the trailer for season two earlier this month, which promises more laughter-inducing moments to come. In a statement regarding the upcoming second season, series co-creator Sierra Teller Ornelas had this to say:

We’re looking forward to where the creators and actors behind Rutherford Falls take us next when its second season releases this month. In anticipation of our return to the series, let’s go over everything we know so far.

Rutherford Falls Season 2: The Plot

The final episodes of season one left us with a big twist: Nathan Rutherford discovered that he isn’t actually related to the founder of Rutherford Falls, throwing his entire campaign around the statue into question. We don’t have many details on how season two will pick up from here. Still, we can easily assume that this revelation will be a huge obstacle for Nathan moving forward as he ponders whether his dedication to the town so far has been worthwhile. There is also a high chance this will throw further developments into his relationship with Reagan.

We have to wonder how people on the opposing side of Nathan will continue to use this newfound information. How might it be further used to give Nathan less credibility? Along with this, we’re excited to see how Rutherford Falls will continue to address topics such as colonialism and progressivism, all with a dose of hilarity. These are important, real-world issues that many are working to broach today. Rutherford Falls has been doing its part to address them by creating a team of Indigenous writers from multiple backgrounds, ensuring the show is comedic while still remaining respectful.

In an interview with the New York Times, Sierra Teller Ornelas — who created the series alongside Ed Helms and Michael Schur — revealed that she had been told initially there wasn’t a sufficient number of Native American actors or writers to create a Native-themed television show. However, she informed interviewers:

It’s amazing to see such dedication to inclusive representation in entertainment media, especially in today’s socio-cultural and political environment. It is proof that such representation is possible on a larger scale if showrunners make a concerted effort to look for it. Whatever Rutherford Falls season two focuses on, we’re hoping for continued hilarity in the hands of passionate, talented individuals from all walks of life.

Rutherford Falls Season 2: The Cast

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Fans can expect familiar faces from the first season to make a return to the continued story of Rutherford Falls. Jana Schmieding (Cheyenne River Sioux) will return as Reagan Wells, a member of the Minishonka Nation who has been split between loyalty to her childhood friend and to her people. Returning as that childhood friend is Ed Helms as Nathan Rutherford, supposed descendant of the town’s founder who fought the entirety of season one to keep his ancestor’s statue in its original location.

We also have Michael Greyeyes (Muskeg Lake Cree Nation) returning as Terry Thomas, the town’s local Minishonka casino CEO, and Jesse Leigh, the high schooler serving as Nathan’s personal assistant. Rounding out the main cast will be Dustin Milligan appearing once again as determined journalist Josh Carter, who has been invested in sleuthing out Rutherford Falls’s true history.

Carrying over from season one, we can expect multiple recurring cast members to reprise their roles as the myriad inhabitants of Rutherford Falls. This includes Dana L. Wilson as Deirdre Chisenhall, mayor of Rutherford Falls, Ben Koldyke as Nathan’s brother Dudley ‘Duz’ Rutherford, and Devery Jacobs (Kahnawake Mohawk) as Jess Wells, Reagan’s cousin and Terry’s assistant at the casino. Of course, that is a small list of the colorful cast of characters in Rutherford Falls. Fans should expect many more familiar faces returning for this upcoming second season.

Premiere Date

The second season of Rutherford Falls is scheduled to drop on NBC’s streaming service Peacock this month on June 16, 2022. All eight episodes will be released together for those looking to binge.