Is ‘Mercy for None' returning for season 2? Everything we know so far
Fans of the gripping Korean noir thriller Mercy for None are buzzing with questions about a potential second season. The show, which dropped on Netflix on June 6, 2025, hooked millions with its intense tale of revenge, loyalty, and betrayal. With 4.9 million views in its first week, it climbed to the second most-watched non-English series on the platform. But after that explosive finale, is there more to come? Here's everything we know so far. Is Mercy for None Season 2 Happening?
As of August 2025, Netflix hasn't given the green light for Mercy for None Season 2. The show was pitched as a limited series, which usually means one season and done. Based on the Plaza Wars: Mercy for None webtoon by O Se-hyung and Kim Gyun-tae, the seven-episode run covered the whole story, wrapping up most of the big plot points. That makes a follow-up seem like a long shot.
But hold up—there's still a sliver of hope. Netflix has been known to bring back limited series when fans go wild or the show gets major buzz, like with Your Honor or The Queen's Gambit . With Mercy for None pulling in huge numbers and fans raving about it online, there's a chance Netflix could rethink things. No official word yet, but if the hype on platforms like X keeps growing, who knows? It's worth keeping an eye on. Mercy for None Season 2 Expected Cast
If Season 2 happens, the cast depends on the direction. A prequel could bring back So Ji-sub as Gi-jun, maybe with Heo Joon-ho as Lee Ju-woon or Ahn Kil Kang as Koo Bong-san for some flashback action. If it's a sequel, Choo Young-woo as Lee Geum-son or someone new could take the lead. Characters like Koo Jun-mo or Choi Sung Chul (Jo Han Chul) probably wouldn't return, given how their stories ended. No casting news is floating around yet, but fans would lose it if So Ji-sub came back—he's a big reason the show hit so hard. Mercy for None Season 2 Potential Release Date
If Netflix says yes to Season 2, don't expect it anytime soon. The first season was filmed in 2024 and hit screens in June 2025, so figure about 18 months from start to finish. If they kick things off in 2026, a release in mid-to-late 2027 makes sense.
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