Batwoman season 2 explained

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Season Number:2
Num Episodes:18
Network:The CW
Episode List:List of Batwoman episodes

The second season of The CW series Batwoman premiered on January 17, 2021. The series is based on the DC Comics character of the same name and set in the Arrowverse continuity. Caroline Dries, who developed the series, returned as showrunner for the season. It is the first season to star Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder, a vigilante who succeeds Kate Kane in the role of Batwoman. The main cast also features Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, Camrus Johnson, and Dougray Scott returning from the previous season.

The season was ordered in January 2020 and production began in September. Before the beginning of production, season one star Ruby Rose announced that she would not return to the role of Kate. The character Ryan was created by the series to become the new Batwoman, with Leslie being cast in July. The role of Kate was later recast to Wallis Day, justified in-narrative as Kate being caught in a plane crash and being given plastic surgery to resemble Circe Sionis, the deceased daughter of Black Mask, while also being hypnotized into being her.

Episodes

Cast and characters

See main article: List of Batwoman characters.

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

Development

In January 2020, The CW renewed the series for a second season.[6] Caroline Dries returned as showrunner.

Writing

In May 2020, ahead of the season one finale, Caroline Dries announced that Safiyah Sohail would be the Big Bad of season two. Though the character was referenced multiple times in season one, Dries said they "didn't want to waste her or blow out her character in Season 1 when there are all these other hijinks happening", so it was decided to preserve her debut in season two. As the last two planned episodes of the first season could not be filmed due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing production to be shut down, they were changed to be part of season two. Dries said the scripts of those episodes may undergo tinkering. Dries later announced that the season would have another Big Bad in the form of Black Mask.[7]

Casting

Main cast members Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, Camrus Johnson and Dougray Scott will return as Beth Kane / Alice, Sophie Moore, Luke Fox and Jacob Kane. In May 2020, Ruby Rose, who portrayed the title role of Kate Kane / Batwoman in the first season, announced she would be leaving the series ahead of its second season; no reason was initially given for her departure. It was mutually decided between Rose, the studio, and the network for her to leave.[8] [9] In August, Rose called being the lead of a series "taxing" and stated her back surgery following an on-set accident in 2019 was a contributing factor in deciding to leave, saying it was "time for me to take a break to fully heal and then return" to acting. Spending time in isolation because of the pandemic also allowed Rose "to just think about a lot of different things and what you want to achieve in life and what you want to do," which allowed her "a great opportunity to have a dialogue about a lot of things" with the producers.[10]

In June, Dries said it was discussed to replace Rose as Kate Kane, as "it would be seamless" for some of the episodes already written. However, with guidance from Greg Berlanti, it was decided to move forward with an entirely new character invented for the series as Batwoman, which would "also respect everything that Ruby put into the Kate Kane character." Dries also felt by using a new character, "it helps the audience" so the writers would not have to "address the elephant in the room".[11] She also revealed Kate would not be killed and her disappearance would be a key storyline during season two.[12] Immediately after Rose's departure, the producers reaffirmed their commitment to the series and finding a new actress of the LGBTQ community to lead future seasons. In July, Javicia Leslie was cast as Ryan Wilder, the new Batwoman.[13]

In September 2020, Shivani Ghai was cast as Safiyah Sohail,[14] [15] Leah Gibson was cast as Tatiana / The Whisper, and Nathan Owens was cast as Ocean, all in recurring roles.[16] In December 2020, David Ramsey was revealed to be reprising his Arrow role of John Diggle in the season. On March 21, 2021, Wallis Day was announced to replace Ruby Rose as Kate Kane with a new face.

Filming

Filming for the second season began on September 3, 2020.[17] By September 29, filming was shut down because of delays in receiving COVID-19 test results for the cast and crew,[18] [19] but they were given clearance to resume filming a week later.[20] Filming concluded on May 10, 2021.[21]

Broadcast

The second season premiered on January 17, 2021.[22] Episodes continued to be released weekly on Sundays until June 27, 2021.

Reception

Ratings

No DVR ratings are available before the ninth episode.

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds an approval rating of 89% based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 7.25/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Batwomans second season survives a soft reboot, maintaining the show's excellence while giving Javicia Leslie plenty of room to spread her wings."[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Batwoman First Look: Camrus Johnson Suits Up as Batwing in Season 2 Finale. TVLine. Keisha. Hatchett. June 8, 2021. June 8, 2021.
  2. Web site: 14 March 2021 . Batwoman Star Bevin Bru Opens Up the Secret Life of Angelique Martin . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210316030440/https://www.cbr.com/batwoman-bevin-bru-angelique-interview/ . March 16, 2021 . 25 March 2021 . CBR.
  3. Web site: 25 March 2021 . 'Batwoman' Casts Peter Outerbridge As Black Mask . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210325195456/https://deadline.com/2021/03/batwoman-peter-outerbridge-black-mask-cast-1234721684/ . March 25, 2021 . 25 March 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  4. Web site: Leonte . Tudor . 2021-04-16 . Russell Tavaroff Makes His Debut in Batwoman Episode 2.11 Pics . 23 May 2021 . SuperHeroHype.
  5. Agard . Chancellor . Exclusive: New 'Batwoman' photo reveals Stephanie Brown's debut in girls' night episode . . 8 May 2021 . en . 7 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . January 7, 2020 . The CW Renews 13 Series Including 'Batwoman', 'Nancy Drew', 'The Flash', 'Riverdale' & 'All American' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200107231427/https://deadline.com/2020/01/the-cw-renews-13-series-batwoman-nancy-drew-the-flash-riverdale-all-american-1202823557/ . January 7, 2020 . May 13, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  7. Agard . Chancellor . January 12, 2021 . 'Batwoman' boss confirms Black Mask is season 2's other big bad . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210113051952/https://ew.com/tv/batwoman-season-2-black-mask-big-bad/ . January 13, 2021 . January 13, 2021 . Entertainment Weekly.
  8. Web site: Ausiello . Michael . May 20, 2020 . Ruby Rose's Batwoman Exit: The Story Behind Her Shocking Departure . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200521072644/https://tvline.com/2020/05/20/ruby-rose-batwoman-season-2-departure-scoop/ . May 21, 2020 . May 22, 2020 . TVLine.
  9. Web site: Otterson . Joe . May 20, 2020 . Why 'Batwoman' Star Ruby Rose Left the CW Series . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200521235024/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/batwoman-ruby-rose-exit-1234612077/ . May 21, 2020 . May 22, 2020 . Variety.
  10. Cordero . Rosy . August 11, 2020 . Ruby Rose explains how the pandemic played a role in her decision to leave Batwoman . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200814130034/https://ew.com/tv/ruby-rose-explains-decision-leave-batwoman/ . August 14, 2020 . August 14, 2020 . Entertainment Weekly.
  11. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 7 June 2020 . 'Batwoman' Showrunner On Introducing New Character Instead Of Recasting Following Ruby Rose's Exit – ATX . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200607102115/https://deadline.com/2020/06/batwoman-showrunner-recast-ruby-rose-exit-introducing-new-character-ryan-wilder-atx-1202952981/ . June 7, 2020 . 9 June 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  12. Agard . Chancellor . June 10, 2020 . Batwoman boss reveals Kate Kane won't be killed off: 'We'll never erase her' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200612105018/https://ew.com/tv/batwoman-boss-clarifies-comments-about-kate-kanes-fate/ . June 12, 2020 . June 12, 2020 . Entertainment Weekly.
  13. Web site: Otterson . Joe . July 8, 2020 . 'Batwoman' Casts Javicia Leslie as New Series Lead . live . https://archive.today/20200709045523/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/batwoman-javicia-leslie-series-lead-ruby-rose-1234701651/ . July 9, 2020 . July 9, 2020 . Variety.
  14. Web site: Ausiello . Michael . September 10, 2020 . Batwoman Casts Dominion Alum as Alice's Nemesis, Safiyah . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200910164648/https://tvline.com/2020/09/10/batwoman-shivaani-ghai-season-2-safiyah/ . September 10, 2020 . September 10, 2020 . TVLine.
  15. Agard . Chancellor . September 10, 2020 . 'Batwoman' casts 'Dominion' alum as the villain Safiyah from Alice's past . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200912124606/https://ew.com/tv/batwoman-season-2-shivani-ghai-safiyah/ . September 12, 2020 . November 2, 2020 . Entertainment Weekly.
  16. Web site: Petski . Denise . September 23, 2020 . 'Batwoman': Leah Gibson & Nathan Owens To Recur in the CW Superhero Series . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200924042048/https://deadline.com/2020/09/batwoman-leah-gibson-nathan-owens-recur-the-cw-superhero-series-1234583200/ . September 24, 2020 . September 23, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  17. Web site: Anderson . Jenna . September 3, 2020 . Batwoman Stars Begin Production on Season 2 in New Video . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200904033223/https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/amp/news/batwoman-spoilers-season-2-filming-production-cast-video/ . September 4, 2020 . September 4, 2020 . Comicbook.com.
  18. News: Aurthur . Kate . September 30, 2020 . 'Riverdale,' 'Batwoman' Shut Down Over Testing Delays in British Columbia . . live . September 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200930080341/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/riverdale-batwoman-shut-down-coronavirus-testing-1234787386/ . September 30, 2020.
  19. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . September 29, 2020 . U.S. TV Production in Vancouver Largely On Pause Over COVID-19 Test Results Delays . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200930151855/https://deadline.com/2020/09/production-in-vancouver-on-pause-ovid-19-test-results-delays-1234588472/ . September 30, 2020 . September 30, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  20. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Patten . Dominic . October 7, 2020 . 'Riverdale', 'Batwoman' & 'Maid' Latest Series To Resume Production In Vancouver, But Concerns Over Testing Remain . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201007073343/https://deadline.com/2020/10/riverdale-batwoman-maid-lresume-production-vancouver-concerns-over-testing-remain-1234592691/ . October 7, 2020 . October 7, 2020 . Deadline Hollywood.
  21. Web site: August 21, 2020 . DGC BC Production List . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200821200823/https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/BritishColumbia/AvailsProductionLists/Documents/Production-List.pdf . August 21, 2020 . August 22, 2020 . Directors Guild of Canada.
  22. Web site: Ausiello . Michael . October 29, 2020 . The CW Sets Delayed Premiere Dates for Flash, Superman & Lois, Riverdale, Charmed, Batwoman and More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201029164556/https://tvline.com/2020/10/29/the-cw-premiere-dates-2021-the-flash-superman-and-lois/ . October 29, 2020 . October 29, 2020 . TVLine.
  23. Web site: Batwoman: Season 2 (2021) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210122113506/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/batwoman/s02 . January 22, 2021 . July 10, 2021 . Rotten Tomatoes.

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