Will Medusa return with a season 2 on Netflix? Speculations explored

Surrounded by a lot of buzz, the Colombian thriller drama series Medusa Season 1 premiered on Netflix on March 5, 2025. The series follows the story of a failed assassination attempt on the newly appointed CEO Bárbara Hidalgo, who teams up with a detective to uncover the truth. During the investigation, Bárbara comes upon the secrets of her own dysfunctional family that she must now confront. While the first season received mixed reviews from critics and fans, there has been no update on Season 2 yet.

Netflix has previously renewed or cancelled shows immediately after the first season, depending on viewership and critics' rating. The platform recently renewed Running Point and With Love, Meghan for season 2, while The Recruit was cancelled after two seasons. The thriller series, Medusa, has neither been cancelled nor renewed as of now.

As per IMDb, a viewer said,

'Medusa is an okay watch-neither outstanding nor disappointing. The lead characters have done a commendable job, and the casting feels spot-on. Each actor fits their role well, making the performances one of the series' strong points...'

A fan stated on the Netflix YouTube account,

'Excellent Colombian production. The truth is that they are surpassing themselves every year.'

Neither the showrunners nor the platform has shared an update about the future of the show, despite the popularity of the drama. Netflix could take time to make the decision, depending on the viewership numbers Medusa will draw in the coming weeks

The Netflix Colombian series has 12 episodes and is co-created by Said Chamie and Claudia Sánchez. The cast of the show includes Juana Acosta, Manolo Cardona, Laura Archbold, Sebastián Martínez, and Adriana Arango. The series is set in Barranquilla, Colombia.

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What is Medusa About?

Bárbara Hidalgo, portrayed by Juana Acosta, hails from a powerful business family, who rule Colombia’s northern coast. She is appointed as the new CEO of the family’s company Medusa. To celebrate the new role, she goes on a solo sailing trip aboard a luxury yacht. When the yacht explodes, Bárbara manages to jump into the water in the nick of time.

Everyone assumes that Bárbara is dead. Detective Danger Carmelo, played by Manolo Cardona, is suspicious of the Hidalgo family who seem to be holding back details about the case. When Barbara miraculously comes back, she gets on a mission to find the truth, uncovering secrets about her own family with the detective.

As per IMDb, the show’s synopsis says,

‘Somebody wants to kill CEO Bárbara Hidalgo. Can she find the culprit as her family schemes ruthlessly for control of their Colombian business empire?’

The thriller series Medusa is currently streaming on Netflix

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