Beacon 23 season 2: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Lena Headey sci-fi series

Lena Headey and Stephan James look up in Beacon 23
Stephan James and Lena Heady in Beacon 23 (Image credit: MGM Plus)

Following hot on the heels of Beacon 23 season 1, MGM Plus gave the green light to Beacon 23 season 2. The sci-fi series follows a government agent and a former military man who become trapped aboard Beacon 23, one of many intergalactic lighthouses for travelers. 

"The creative team behind Beacon 23 has masterfully brought Hugh Howey's best-selling book to life, and we're excited for fans to continue this journey into Beacon 23’s universe of suspense, emotion and unforeseen twists," said Michael Wright, head of MGM Plus. 

"Beacon 23’s season two ups the game: more action, more mysteries, more twists and exciting new characters. It's a thrill ride. I can't wait for the audience to see it," executive producer Glen Mazzara said. 

Here's everything we know about Beacon 23 season 2. 

Beacon 23 season 2 release date

Beacon 23 premieres Sunday, April 7, on MGM Plus in the US. New episodes in the eight-episode season will become available to stream weekly. The first season is available to stream now on MGM Plus. 

We don't have a UK premiere date just yet but as soon as one is available we'll have it for you right here. 

Beacon 23 is an MGM Plus original series. You can subscribe to MGM Plus through your cable TV provider or subscribe to the streaming service directly. MGM Plus is also available through Philo, Roku, Prime Video, Apple TV and YouTube TV.

Beacon 23 season 2 premise

Here's the official synopsis for Beacon 23 season 2 from MGM Plus: 

"Beacon 23 is now little more than a prison with Aleph onboard, and The Artifact provides more questions than answers. Without a clear path forward, the inhabitants of Beacon 23 must rely on each other, but their conflicting agendas may get in the way."

Beacon 23 season 2 cast

Both Lena Headey and Stephan James return as Aster and Halan, respectively. 

Headey is best known for her role as Cersei in the HBO juggernaut Game of Thrones. She's also appeared in several big movies like 300, The Remains of the Day, Dredd and Possession. On the TV side, she's been in shows like White House Plumbers, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Masters of the Universe: Revelation.

Stephan James starred in Race and received a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Homecoming. He also played Alonzo in If Beale Street Could Talk. Most recently, he played Baden in Surface

Beacon 23 season 2 trailer

Take a look at the thrilling trailer for Beacon 23 season 2 below. 

Sarabeth Pollock
Editorial Content Producer

 

Sarabeth joined the What to Watch team in May 2022. An avid TV and movie fan, her perennial favorites are The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, true crime documentaries on Netflix and anything from Passionflix. You’ve Got Mail, Ocean's Eleven and Signs are movies that she can watch all day long. She's also a huge baseball fan, and hockey is a new favorite.  

When she's not working, Sarabeth hosts the My Nights Are Booked Podcast and a blog dedicated to books and interviews with authors and actors. She also published her first novel, Once Upon an Interview, in 2022.