Wild Cards Season 2: Release details, plot, cast and more about the CW police procedural

Co-produced by American network The CW and Canadian CBC Television network, Wild Cards is a police procedural starring Giacomo Gianniotti and Vanessa Morgan in the titular roles of demoted cop Cole Ellis and con woman Max Mitchell. The show premiered its first season on January 10, 2024, in Canada, which was followed by its US premiere on January 17, 2024.

It was then confirmed in May 2024 that Wild Cards was renewed for a second season. As reported by TV Line, the head of scripted programming at CW, Liz Wise Lyall said,

"We are thrilled to order a second season of The CW's breakout series Wild Cards. Wild Cards has clearly captured the imagination of our viewers thanks to exhilarating storytelling and the crackling chemistry between Vanessa and Giacomo. We are confident Wild Cards is the kind of smart and sexy blue-sky drama that could continually build its audience for years."

It was also mentioned that the second season of Wild Cards will be arriving in the winter of 2025. Let us now explore in detail all the information available about Wild Cards Season 2, including its release date, plot, and cast.

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Wild Cards Season 2 Release Date

Fans of Wild Cards in Canada already got access to the second season of the show as it premiered on CBC and CBC Gem on January 8, 2025. However, fans in the US will have to wait a little longer to enjoy Wild Cards Season 2 as it will be premiering in the States on The CW on February 5, 2025.

Given the wide popularity of the show upon the release of its first season, it was not surprising when it was renewed for a second season. Luckily for the fans, they did not have to wait for long to see Cole and Max back on screen.

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Wild Cards Season 2 Plot

The official synopsis for Wild Cards Season 2 reads,

“Reassigned to work together in Season 2, the stakes are raised in the cases they solve, the search for a killer and their feelings for each other. Combining his intelligent, level-headed detective work with her charismatic skills as a con-woman, this unlikely duo is back, complete with disguises, surprising twists and of course, Ellis’ cat Marc.”

It now remains to be seen that amid so much going on, the two lead characters, who are essentially very different from each other, will be able to trust one another and work together for the best results.

Wild Cards Season 2 has 13 episodes, which is 3 more than the first season which had 10 episodes. This means there is more room for drama and character development given the increased number of episodes. Moreover, a bunch of guest stars have joined the cast of the second season of the show, which again promises a more intense and entertaining storyline.

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Who is in the cast of Wild Cards Season 2?

Giacomo Gianniotti and Vanessa Morgan are coming back as Cole Ellis and Max Mitchell in Wild Cards Season 2. Other cast members include Michael Xavier, Terry Chen, Amy Goodmurphy, and Fletcher Donovan.

Martin Sheen is introduced as Joseph Edwards, a conman. Other guest stars include Ally Sheedy, Marie Avgeropoulos, Tony D’Angelo, and Katie Findlay.

Wild Cards can be streamed on the CW.