Dynasty (2017 TV series) season 2 explained

Season Number:2
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Network:The CW
Num Episodes:22
Episode List:List of Dynasty (2017 TV series) episodes

The second season of Dynasty, an American television series based on the 1980s prime time soap opera of the same name, originally aired in the United States on The CW from October 12, 2018, through May 24, 2019. The season was produced by CBS Television Studios, with Sallie Patrick as showrunner and executive producer alongside executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Debuting on October 11, 2017, the series was renewed for a second season on April 2, 2018. Dynasty was renewed for a third season on January 31, 2019.

Season two stars Elizabeth Gillies as Fallon Carrington, Grant Show as her father Blake Carrington, and James Mackay as her brother Steven, with Robert Christopher Riley as Michael Culhane, Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby, Rafael de la Fuente as Sam Jones, Alan Dale as Joseph Anders, and Nicollette Sheridan as Alexis Carrington. Series regulars added for the second season include Ana Brenda Contreras as Cristal Jennings, Maddison Brown as Kirby, and Sam Underwood as Adam Carrington, Blake and Alexis's eldest son. Notable recurring characters featured in season two include Monica Colby (Wakeema Hollis); Dominique Deveraux (Michael Michele); Claudia Blaisdel (Brianna Brown); Liam Ridley (Adam Huber); Ada Stone (Katherine LaNasa); Melissa Daniels (Kelly Rutherford); and Hank Sullivan (Brent Antonello).

Cast and characters

See main article: List of Dynasty (2017 TV series) characters.

Main

Recurring

Guests

Cast notes

Episodes

Production

Development

Dynasty was renewed for a 22-episode second season on April 2, 2018.[2] [3] A May 2018 press release teased that the show would introduce Blake's half-sister Dominique Deveraux, Jeff and Monica's mother, in season two.[4] [5] In March 2019, the role was cast with Michael Michele.[6] [7] In December 2018, AlloCiné reported that Dynasty would film an episode in Paris and its suburbs in January 2019 during Paris Fashion Week.[8] Dynasty was renewed for a third season on January 31, 2019.[9] In May 2019, Deadline Hollywood reported that co-executive producer Josh Reims would succeed Sallie Patrick as executive producer and showrunner for season three.[10]

Casting

In May 2018, TVLine reported that Nicollette Sheridan would be a series regular for the second season.[1] In June 2018, original cast member Nathalie Kelley, who portrayed Celia Machado Cristal Flores Carrington, told E! News that she would not be returning for season two.[11] [12] [13] The CW announced in August 2018 that Ana Brenda Contreras had been cast as "the real Cristal Flores" for the second season.[14] [15] [16] Maddison Brown was also cast as Anders's daughter, Kirby,[17] and Sharon Lawrence portrayed the guest role of Liam's mother, Laura Van Kirk.[18] Grant Show's wife Katherine LaNasa joined the cast in October 2018 in the recurring role of Ada Stone.[19] [20]

In November 2018, The CW confirmed that James Mackay would no longer be a series regular after the first four episodes of season two, but would return later in the season.[21] The CW announced on February 25, 2019 that Sheridan would be leaving Dynasty to focus on "some personal family responsibilities."[22] [23] Sheridan said in her own statement that she was leaving to spend more time with her terminally ill mother in Los Angeles.[24] She last appeared in the episode "Motherly Overprotectiveness".[25] Elizabeth Gillies, who was already playing Fallon on the show, took over the role after Sheridan's departure near the end of the second season.[26] Her three-episode portrayal was a temporary recast to give producers time to find a suitable replacement for Sheridan.[27] In March 2019, Sam Underwood began appearing as Blake and Alexis's kidnapped eldest child, Adam.[28] The same month, it was announced that Michael Michele had been cast as Blake's half-sister Dominique.[6] [7] Michele first appeared in "New Lady in Town".[29]

Broadcast

Season two of Dynasty premiered on October 12, 2018,[30] and the season finale aired on May 24, 2019.[31] The season became available on Netflix in the US on June 1, 2019.[32]

Reception

On May 15, 2019, Dynasty ranked #5 on the list of most-watched series on Netflix in the UK, and #8 on the overall list of shows and films.[33] [34] The series ranked #6 the following week.[35]

Critical response

In a review of the first nine episodes, Hidden Remote critic Georgia Makitalo gave the second season a letter grade of a B, noting that it's "more for the bigger story that I believe the writers are setting up for viewers," and that the grade could drop to a D if the storylines do not improve soon. Praise was given to the stunning and campy scenes that "make the show worth watching," such as The Great Gatsby inspired party and the Wizard of Oz dream sequence. Criticism was geared toward the lack of direction since selling Carrington Atlantic, noting that "Fallon needs something to do," as well as the Colbys' lack of screentime.

Makitalo was also disappointed in Alexis's development in the second season, stating:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dynasty Promotes Nicollette Sheridan to Series Regular for Season 2. TVLine. Swift. Andy. May 15, 2018. May 15, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180516041921/https://tvline.com/2018/05/15/dynasty-season-2-preview-nicollette-sheridan-series-regular-alexis/. May 16, 2018.
  2. Web site: Riverdale, Flash, Supernatural Among 10 CW Renewals. Goldberg. Lesley. The Hollywood Reporter. April 2, 2018. May 14, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180402195748/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/riverdale-flash-supernatural-10-cw-renewals-1098997. April 2, 2018.
  3. Web site: shows A-Z : Dynasty on The CW. The Futon Critic. May 14, 2018.
  4. Web site: Breaking News: The CW Network Announces New Six-Night Primetime Schedule for 2018–19. The Futon Critic. May 17, 2018. May 20, 2018.
  5. Web site: Dynasty Season 2 Spoilers In New Description. KSiteTV. Craig. Byrne. May 17, 2018. August 31, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180831174833/http://www.ksitetv.com/dynasty/dynasty-season-2-spoilers-in-new-description/179364/. August 31, 2018.
  6. Web site: Dynasty Adds Fan-Favorite Character to Help Offset Departures. The Hollywood Reporter. Rick. Porter. March 22, 2019. March 22, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190322191108/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/dynasty-adds-fan-favorite-character-help-offset-departures-1196465. March 22, 2019.
  7. Web site: Michael Michele To Play Dominique Deveraux In CW's Dynasty. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. March 22, 2019. March 22, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190322185658/https://deadline.com/2019/03/michael-michele-dominique-deveraux-in-cws-dynasty-1202580813/. March 22, 2019.
  8. Web site: Dynasty: an episode of season 2 shot in Paris soon. AlloCiné. Jean-Maxime. Renault. December 20, 2018. January 6, 2019. fr. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181220194400/http://www.allocine.fr/article/fichearticle_gen_carticle=18677839.html. December 20, 2018.
  9. Web site: CW Renews The Flash, Charmed, Riverdale, Supernatural, 6 More. Goldberg. Lesley. The Hollywood Reporter. January 31, 2019. January 31, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190201020332/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cw-renews-flash-charmed-riverdale-supernatural-6-more-1181714. February 1, 2019.
  10. Web site: Dynasty: Josh Reims to Succeed Co-Creator Sallie Patrick as New Showrunner For Season 3 of the CW Series. Nellie. Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. May 25, 2019. May 29, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190526005037/https://deadline.com/2019/05/dynasty-josh-reims-replace-sallie-patrick-new-showrunner-season-3-cw-series-1202622332/. May 26, 2019.
  11. Web site: This Dynasty Character Is Not Returning For Season 2. E! Online. Ashley. Spencer. June 21, 2018. June 21, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180622060729/https://www.eonline.com/news/945898/spoiler-is-not-returning-for-dynasty-season-2. June 22, 2018.
  12. Web site: Dynasty: Lead Cast Member Not Returning For Season 2 of the CW Series. Nellie. Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. June 22, 2018. July 5, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180623035357/https://deadline.com/2018/06/dynasty-nathalie-kelley-exits-season-2-the-cw-crystal-1202416159/. June 23, 2018.
  13. Web site: Dynasty star says she 'won't be returning for season 2'. Entertainment Weekly. Nick. Romano. June 23, 2018. July 5, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180624034202/http://ew.com/tv/2018/06/23/dynasty-season-2-nathalie-kelley-cristal-fate/. June 24, 2018.
  14. Web site: Dynasty Boss Confirms Cristal Is Getting Killed Off and 'Resurrected'. Michael. Ausiello. TVLine. August 6, 2018. August 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180806191113/https://tvline.com/2018/08/06/nathalie-kelley-leaving-dynasty-season-2-cristal-recast/. August 6, 2018.
  15. Web site: Dynasty Adds Ana Brenda Contreras as "Real" Cristal for Season 2. The Hollywood Reporter. Rick. Porter. August 6, 2018. August 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180806215716/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ana-brenda-contreras-joins-dynasty-season-2-1132406. August 6, 2018.
  16. Web site: Dynasty Surprise: Ana Brenda Contreras Joins the CW Series As 'Real Cristal'. Nellie. Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. August 6, 2018. August 6, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180806191252/https://deadline.com/2018/08/dynasty-ana-brenda-contreras-cast-real-cristal-the-cw-nathalie-kelley-1202440782/. August 6, 2018.
  17. Web site: Dynasty casts Maddison Brown as Kirby Anders. Entertainment Weekly. Samantha. Highfill. August 14, 2018. August 15, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180814205221/https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/14/dynasty-maddison-brown-kirby-anders/. August 14, 2018.
  18. Web site: Dynasty casts Sharon Lawrence as Liam's mother. Entertainment Weekly. Samantha. Highfill. August 19, 2018. August 21, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180819182303/https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/19/dynasty-sharon-lawrence-season-2/. August 19, 2018.
  19. Web site: Dynasty season 2, episode 7 promo: What will happen in 'A Temporary Infestation'?. Samuel. Spencer. Daily Express. November 26, 2018. December 3, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181127042350/https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1050674/Dynasty-season-2-episode-7-promo-s02e07-trailer-a-temporary-infestation. November 27, 2018.
  20. Web site: Dynasty Actors Katherine LaNasa, Grant Show Sell New Marina Home. Mark. David. Variety. June 4, 2019. July 21, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190607083905/https://variety.com/2019/dirt/real-estalker/katherine-lanasa-grant-show-marina-home-1203231991/. June 7, 2019.
  21. Web site: Dynasty Loses Another Series Regular. Andy. Swift. TVLine. November 10, 2018. November 14, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181111192941/https://tvline.com/2018/11/09/dynasty-james-mackay-leaving-fired-steven-season-2/. November 11, 2018.
  22. Web site: Dynasty Shocker: Nicollette Sheridan Out as Alexis — Find Out Why. TVLine. Michael. Ausiello. February 25, 2019. February 26, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190226053458/https://tvline.com/2019/02/25/nicollette-sheridan-leaving-dynasty-alexis-season-3/. February 26, 2019.
  23. Web site: Nicolette Sheridan Exits Dynasty, Role Might Be Recast. Deadline Hollywood. Dino-Ray. Ramos. February 25, 2019. February 26, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190226060514/https://deadline.com/2019/02/nicollette-sheridan-exit-dynasty-recast-alexis-colby-the-cw-cbs-television-studios-1202565260/. February 26, 2019.
  24. Web site: Nicollette Sheridan Exiting Dynasty & Releases Her Own Statement To Clarify Why; Role May Be Recast. Michael Fairman (journalist). Michael. Fairman. February 26, 2019. February 26, 2019. MichaelFairman.tv. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060526/https://michaelfairmantv.com/nicollette-sheridan-exiting-dynasty-role-may-be-recast/2019/02/26/. February 27, 2019.
  25. Web site: Dynasty Bids Farewell to Nicollette Sheridan's Alexis Carrington In a Blaze of Glory. Deadline Hollywood. Bruce. Haring. March 23, 2019. March 24, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190323185403/https://deadline.com/2019/03/dynasty-bids-farewell-to-nicollette-sheridans-alexis-carrington-in-a-blaze-of-glory-1202581381/. March 23, 2019.
  26. Web site: Dynasty New Alexis Revealed: Who's Taking Over for Nicollette Sheridan?. TVLine. Andy. Swift. April 20, 2019. April 20, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190420155124/https://tvline.com/2019/04/20/dynasty-season-2-alexis-recast-liz-gillies-nicollette-sheridan-video/. April 20, 2019.
  27. Web site: Dynasty Elizabeth Gillies on Her 'Wild' Transformation From Fallon to Alexis: 'It Was Crazy, But I Love a Challenge'. TVLine. Andy. Swift. April 26, 2019. May 4, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190429013532/https://tvline.com/2019/04/26/dynasty-season-2-elizabeth-gillies-interview-alexis-recast/. April 29, 2019.
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  32. Web site: Dynasty Season 2 Netflix Release Schedule. May 22, 2019. Kasey. Moore. What's on Netflix. May 23, 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190527011327/https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/dynasty-season-2-netflix-release-schedule-2019/. May 27, 2019.
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