Entertainment

Everything We Know About 'Behind Her Eyes' Season 2

Will there even be one?

Nick Wall/Netflix
Nick Wall/Netflix
Nick Wall/Netflix

Everyone who watched the bonkers Netflix thriller Behind Her Eyes and experienced its truly out-of-left-field ending probably has just one question in mind: What now?? Where can our characters-the ones who are left alive, anyway-go from here? The show has already topped Netflix’s Top 10 list and feels poised to stick around up there as more and more people realize they just HAVE to experience this wild, shocking plot for themselves. Usually that means a season renewal… but Behind Her Eyes, like erstwhile Netflix hit The Queen’s Gambit, is classified as a limited series, which normally means one season is all we get. But, as we have learned from watching Behind Her Eyes‘ final episode, there’s no way to predict what can happen next.

Has Behind Her Eyes been renewed?

As stated above, Behind Her Eyes is a limited series, which means that Netflix had intended this only as a stand-alone season. The company hasn’t said anything yet about planning for multiple seasons yet, and it very well might stay that way, with the streaming service content to let these six episodes have their popularity and then move on to something else. We’ll just have to wait and see. Like The Queen’s Gambit, the show is based on just one book (in this case, by Sara Pinborough) that currently has no sequel, so this might actually be where the story ends definitively.

Would it be possible to do another season?

Those of you who haven’t seen the whole thing should turn back now if you don’t want the shocker ending to be spoiled for you, but those of you who have know how it ends. As it turns out, Adele, who is actually Rob, astrally projects into Louise’s body, stealing it from her, as he once did years ago to Adele (the real Adele, stuck in Rob’s body, was pushed down a well). “Louise” and David, once Adele’s husband and now Louise’s, ride off into the sunset, and only Louise’s young son Adam senses that something is up. As an ending, it works on a creepy, open-ended scale. It’s unlikely that the show would visit these characters again, since we already know what the big twist of the show is.

That’s not to say that the astral projecting body-snatching aspect of the show wouldn’t make a good backbone for a fun supernatural thriller series, which it certainly could. Rob surely isn’t the only person alive who knows how to do what he does. An anthology about people who steal the bodies of other people in devious ways could be fun to watch, but the big reveal, which really is the big draw of the show, would be over. Another interesting idea would be to jump ahead to focus on Adam as an adult. But we’re merely spitballing ideas here!

Who would be in the cast?

If they do make more, it’s unlikely that any of the actors would return if they decided to focus on different characters, unless they approached it in the same way that Netflix’s The Haunting series did, with the same actors playing different characters in the two seasons. Or maybe the next season would be about Rob in the body of Louise getting bored with his idyllic life with David and body-swapping his way out of it somehow. So Robert Aramayo (Rob), Simona Brown (Louise) and Tom Bateman (David) could return, and maybe Eve Hewson (Adele) in flashbacks. Since we don’t know what the shape of a second season would even be, we’ll just have to wait and see. We’ll keep you posted.

Emma Stefansky is a staff entertainment writer at Thrillist. Follow her on Twitter @stefabsky.

Entertainment

Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2023 in Australia

And what it means to be in the year of the Rabbit.

where to celebrate lunar new year australia

Starting with the new moon on Sunday, January 22, this Lunar New Year ushers in the year of the Rabbit. We’ve put together a guide on celebrating the Lunar New Year in Australia.

What is special about the year of the Rabbit?

As you might know, each year has an animal sign in the Chinese Zodiac, which is based on the moon and has a 12-year cycle. This year, we celebrate the year of the rabbit, known to be the luckiest out of all twelve animals. It symbolises mercy, elegance, and beauty.

What celebrations are taking place and how can I get involved?

There are plenty of festivals happening all around the country which you can get involved with. Here they are per state.

New South Wales

Darling Harbour Fireworks
When: Every year, Sydney puts on a fireworks show, and this year, you can catch it on January 28 and February 4 at 9 pm in Darling Harbour.

Dragon Boat Races
When: Witness three days of dragon boat races and entertainment on Cockle Bay to usher in the Lunar New Year. The races will commence on January 27 and finish on January 29.

Lion Dances
When: Catch a traditional Lion Dance moving to the beat of a vigorous drum bringing good luck and fortune for the Lunar New Year. The dance performances will happen across Darling Harbour on Saturday, January 21, Sunday, January 22, and Sunday, February 4 and 5, around 6 pm and 9 pm.

Lunar New Year at Cirrus Dining
When: Barangaroo’s waterfront seafood restaurant, Cirrus, is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with a special feast menu. Cirrus’ LNY menu is $128pp with optional wine pairing and is available from Saturday, January 21, to Sunday, February 5.

Auntie Philter
When: Hello Auntie’s owner and executive chef, Cuong Nguyen will be dishing out some of the most classic Vietnamese street foods with his mum, Linda. All of Philter’s favourites will be on offer, as well as Raspberry Pash Beer Slushies and other cocktails being served at the Philter Brewing rooftop bar on Sunday, January 22 and Sunday, January 29.

Victoria

Lunar New Year Festival
When: Ring in the Lunar New Year with food, music, arts, and more on Sunday, January 22, from 10 am to 9 pm.

Lunar New Year at the National Gallery of Victoria
When: Celebrate the year of the rabbit at the National Gallery of Victoria’s festival of art, food, and art-making activities for everyone from 10 am-5 pm.

Queensland

BriAsia Festival
When: From February 1-19, Brisbane will come alive with performances, including lion dances and martial arts displays. There will be street food, workshops, comedy and more.

South Australia

Chinatown Adelaide Street Party
When: Adelaide is set to hose a fun-filled day celebrating the Chinese New Year on Saturday, January 28, from 12 pm to 9 pm.

Western Australia

Crown Perth
When: Across January and February, Crown Perth hosts free live entertainment, including colourful lion dances, roving mascots, and drumming performances. The restaurants will also throw banquets and menus dedicated to the Lunar New Year.

Get the latest from Thrillist Australia delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe here.


Related

Our Best Stories, Delivered Daily
The best decision you'll make all day.