Is Gaslit getting another season? Continue reading to find out more about Gaslit Season 2.
Gaslit is a thrilling limited series that not only honors Martha Mitchell’s impoverished legacy but also places her tragedy in the perspective of greater sociocultural forces at the time. The series is set during the Watergate scandal and focuses on a number of untold stories, including those of Richard Nixon’s subordinates, mad zealots, and whistleblowers who would eventually bring the entire operation down.
As the series draws to a close with the final episode scheduled to air this weekend, many viewers are asking themselves the same question as we are. Is the show getting a second season or not? If you’re curious about what’s next for this outstanding miniseries. We’ve got you covered with all the information you’ll need after watching the final episode of Gaslit, whether the series would be renewed for more seasons to expand further on this story. Here’s all we know about Gaslit Season 2 so far.
Is Gaslit renewed for Season 2?
The series is all set to premiere its final episode, Final Days, on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m. (ET) / 7 p.m. (CT) on Starz. The first question which prompts in the mind of the viewers is whether the series will be getting another season or not, as many major TV series or movies are created with fresh themes for the digital streaming platform, with two or more seasons already approved by the network.
Because of the growing demand from customers who have loved the content provided across genres of many newly established streaming platforms with reasonable subscription options, the question is valid for viewers to assume if this series will continue.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about Gaslit, because the show is based on historical events, it’s likely that the plot will wrap up with the season finale. As a result, the series will not be renewed for a second season as the plotline of the show is limited to the event and cannot be expanded into something fictitious that does not adhere to the exact idea of the source material.
The series has already covered the major plotlines for the Watergate scandal along with the downfall of America’s 37th president. This was the basic premise of the series and the seven episodes have covered the majority of them as of June 11, 2022.
Hence, it seems unlikely that the series has much left to offer for more episodes. The finale episode is set to conclude the storyline which the viewers have been waiting for such a long time.
However, the show’s chances of being revived as an anthology series with subsequent seasons concentrating on fresh stories are possible, but given the ratings for the series, it seems unlikely the network will wait to go further with any new adaptations for expansion of this political thriller TV series and invest more resources.
What is the series about?
According to the official description released by Starz network, the premise of the series states that Gaslit is a modern take on Watergate that focuses on the untold stories and forgotten characters of the scandal – from Nixon’s bumbling and opportunistic subordinates to the deranged zealots aiding and abetting their crimes to the tragic whistleblowers who would eventually bring the whole rotten enterprise crashing down.
The story will center on Martha Mitchell, played by Julia Roberts. A big personality with an even bigger mouth. Martha is a celebrity Arkansan socialite and wife to Nixon’s loyal Attorney General, John Mitchell, played by Sean Penn. Despite her party affiliation, she’s the first person to publicly sound the alarm on Nixon’s involvement in Watergate, causing both the Presidency and her personal life to unravel.
What has the response been for Gaslit so far?
Gaslit’s first season has a 0.01 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 220,000 viewers in live+same-day ratings. These figures are a good estimate of how well a show is doing, particularly when compared to others on the same network.
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 88% of 42 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.40/10. The website’s consensus reads, “Fronted by a nervy Julia Roberts, Gaslit is less a slow burn than an acting extravaganza of big personalities enmeshed in historic scandal.” Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 71 out of 100 based on 28 critics, indicating “generally favorable reviews” According to IMDb, the series has an overall score of 6.9 out of 10 with 2.2k votes.
Check out some fan’s reactions to the series so far
I am singularly obsessed with Shea Wigham's portrayal of G. Gordon Liddy in #GaslitSTARZ it is a downright operatic performance, simultaneously refined, crude, extremely funny and terrifying. He is absolutely magnetic.
— Kelly Mintzer (@KellyMintzer) June 5, 2022
Oh my god Julia Roberts is absolutely divine in this role!!!! #GaslitSTARZ
— 💋Thee_MuthaFukin_Ruckus (@DaFukinRuckus) June 6, 2022
#GaslitSTARZ is getting better with each episode, Julia Roberts and Shea Whigham are sublime actors.
— HS (@Pusher555) June 5, 2022
#GaslitSTARZ enjoying the hell out of Matt Ross’ direction in Gaslit. Everything he makes is better than the last one. He’s on the precipice of a big breakthrough and should get Emmy love.
— allanbroce (@allanbroce) June 6, 2022
Gaslit Episode Guide
All the episodes of Gaslit are being released on Sunday at approximately 8 p.m. (ET) / 7 p.m. (CT) on Starz on a weekly basis. Moreover, the viewers can find all the episodes easily available to stream shortly after being broadcast on online platforms like Amazon Prime Video. The episodes will be available at 8 a.m. (GMT) on Sunday. The runtime of each episode is approximately 43 minutes.
Here’s the complete episode guide for you to understand the series’ schedule and plan ahead to watch the upcoming episode before the finale episode that will premiere this Sunday.
Episode One: Will – April 24, 2022
Martha Mitchell struggles to balance the demands of a reelection campaign with that of her marriage; John Dean’s ambition is tested as he finds himself drawn unknowingly into a conspiracy inside Nixon’s campaign.
Episode Two: California – May 1, 2022
Martha and John rekindle their love and their power-couple working relationship at a campaign event in California, overshadowed by G. Gordon Liddy and his team bungling the break-in at the Watergate.
Episode Three: King George – May 8, 2022
As John Mitchell and his subordinates struggle to manage the Watergate cover-up, Martha finds herself in a dangerous situation; John Dean puts his relationship on the back-burner.
Episode Four: Malum in Se – May 15, 2022
Martha and John try to enjoy their new life away from politics, but Martha has trouble moving on from what happened to her in California; John Dean has a hard time moving on from his breakup.
Episode Five: Honeymoon – May 22, 2022
Martha finally speaks out, putting a strain on her marriage; the FBI comes closer to an answer on the real story behind Watergate and John Dean is forced to come clean to Mo on their Camp David honeymoon.
Episode Six: Tuffy- May 29, 2022
Frank Wills, the security guard who lost his job at Watergate after the raid, is having trouble. As Martha returns to her hometown in Arkansas, Mo faces something unexpected.
Episode Seven: Year of the Rat – June 5, 2022
All hell breaks loose between Martha and John surrounding her decision to testify; John Dean is surprised by new legal development as G. Gordon Liddy faces his own trial in solitary confinement.
Episode Eight: Final Days – June 12, 2022
In the final days of the Nixon administration, Martha struggles to hold the family together in the midst of its decline. Dean and Mo are ready to face their future. G Gordon Liddy gives Dean a parting gift.
Gaslit Cast
The main cast members of the series are as follows:
- Julia Roberts as Martha Mitchell
- Sean Penn as John N. Mitchell
- Dan Stevens as John Dean
- Betty Gilpin as Mo Dean
- Shea Whigham as G. Gordon Liddy
- Darby Camp as Marty Mitchell
Some of the recurring cast members of the series are as follows:
- Allison Tolman as Winnie McLendon
- J.C. Mackenzie as Howard Hunt
- Chris Bauer as James McCord
- Chris Messina as Agent Angelo Lano
- Carlos Valdes as Agent Paul Magallanes
- Hamish Linklater as Jeb Magruder
- John Carroll Lynch as L. Patrick Gray
- Jordi Caballero as Eugenio Martínez
- Oscar Torre as Virgilio Gonzalez
- Jeff Doucette as Senator Sam Ervin
- Patton Oswalt as Charles Colson
- Nat Faxon as H. R. Haldeman
Where to watch Gaslit?
Gaslit is available on both mediums of satellite and online through Starz. However, the episode is also available digitally via the STARZ Play App.
They'll stop at nothing to keep her silenced. Watch an all new episode of #GaslitSTARZ tonight on @STARZ or now on the app. https://t.co/TfCmE4H7ap pic.twitter.com/mlsCuP1rWM
— Gaslit (@GaslitSTARZ) June 5, 2022
The series is also available on Amazon Prime for viewers in the US and UK, as well as on Hulu for viewers from USA only. The series is available for the viewers to stream based on location and membership plans, which users can choose from according to their preferences.
Gaslit Official Synopsis
The official synopsis of Gaslit, according to the Starz website, “A modern take on the Watergate scandal. The series shines its light most prominently on Arkansan socialite Martha Mitchell. Gaslit is the insane, but shockingly true story.”
Gaslit Official Trailer
Catch up on all the episodes on Starz, and let us know what you think of the series so far while you wait for more Gaslit Season 2 updates.