Who's ready for round 2 of Heels? The Starz drama that earned love from both the critics and fans is back, as Heels season 2 is back as part of the summer TV lineup.
Michael Waldron, who also wrote Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and Loki, created Heels, telling the story of the men and women that participate in small-town pro wrestling, with the dreams of making it to the national stage. The first season was "Certified Fresh" by Rotten Tomatoes, with critics giving it a 96% positive rating and viewers a 92%.
Want to know more about Heels season 2? Read on to get all of the critical information you need to watch the latest episodes.
When is the next Heels season 2 episode?
It's time for the Heels season 2 finale, which is now available to watch on the Starz app but premiere on the Starz cable channel on Friday, September 15, at 10 pm ET/PT.
Here is the synopsis for Heels season 2 episode 8, "High Flying":
"The cross-promotion event is here! Everything culminates with Harmageddon: DWL versus Dystopia. It's all on the line for the Dome. Can Jack and Ace forgive each other, right their wrongs, and stick to their Gully-approved script? Or will it all fall apart in the ring yet again?"
Heels season 2 plot
The show centers on the rivalry between brothers Jack and Ace Spade, who fight over their father's legacy and the family-owned wrestling promotion business, all while trying to find their identities in and out of the ring.
Here is what fans can expect from Heels season 2:
"Season two begins after a spectacular showing at the South Georgia State Fair, and the Duffy Wrestling League's popularity is suddenly on the upswing. Hoping to seize the opportunity, Jack and his cohorts prepare for a possible business deal with a new streaming service that may propel them onto a national stage. But the past and its tragedies threaten to upset everything when Ace leaves Duffy and the Dome in his rearview, meanwhile rival promotion Florida Wrestling Dystopia's vengeful frontman Gully comes calling."
Heels season 2 episodes
Here are the official synopses for the Heels season 2 episodes released so far:
Heels season 2 episode 1, "Ten-Bell Salute"
"After the DWL's wildly successful South Georgia State Fair showing, Ace is left reeling from Jack's revelation to him in the ring. He flees Duffy, leaving his brother behind to reflect upon the tragedy of their father’s death and how Jack helped Ace climb into the squared circle in the first place."
Heels season 2 episode 2, "The Journey is the Obstacle"
"Ace begins what he hopes will be his journey of spiritual awakening. But meanwhile, back in Duffy, the collective elation from the South Georgia State Fair is fading fast. The financial vultures are circling after the DWL's success. Can Jack balance his personal life and wrestling? How will the DWL follow up such a smashing event? And can they do it without Ace?"
Heels season 2 episode 3, "Discord"
"Jack goes on the road to find Ace, hoping to bring him back home to Duffy. The DWL has been left in the hands of Willie, who uses the opportunity to stretch her writing muscles and start developing a Women’s Division with Crystal. Gully comes to town with an offer the DWL can't refuse."
Heels season 2 episode 4, "Heavy Heads"
"Ace returns to Duffy determined to leave the DWL and wrestling behind. Back at the DWL, Crystal worries about her first Women's Division bout. And as things with her and Bobby-Pin start heating up, Jack contends with a still-smarting Gully."
Heels season 2 episode 5, "Who the Hell is The Condamned?"
"A mysterious new wrestler surges in popularity in Duffy, igniting Gully's ire. He demands the DWL make an appearance at Florida Wrestling Dystopia to make amends. Jack asks Staci to take on more responsibility at the Dome, where she starts raising alarms and clashing with Willie."
Heels season 2 episode 6, "Appearances"
"Jack, Ace and Staci prepare for a potentially life-changing meeting. Willie and Wild Bill think back on an exciting time in the DWL's infancy, when a young Tom Spade faced a similar opportunity."
Heels season 2 episode 7, "The Things That Matter"
"In the wake of The Condamned's growing popularity, Ace begins to lose himself in the myth of his character. The Dome prepares for a chance to further woo Continuum, with Wild Bill hoping to inspire the troops. Meanwhile, Staci digs further into the Dome's sordid secrets, threatening to expose the crimes of DWL past."
Heels season 2 episode 8, "High Flying"
"The cross-promotion event is here! Everything culminates with Harmageddon: DWL versus Dystopia. It's all on the line for the Dome. Can Jack and Ace forgive each other, right their wrongs, and stick to their Gully-approved script? Or will it all fall apart in the ring yet again?"
Heels season 2 cast
Headlining Heels is the duo of Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig, as Jack and Ace, respectively. Amell is best known for playing Oliver Queen/Green Arrow in The CW's Arrow and other DC Comics-centered TV shows. Ludwig, meanwhile, made a name for himself starring in Vikings, but has also appeared in The Hunger Games, Bad Boys for Life and, more recently, The Covenant.
Here are other regular members of the Heels cast:
- Alison Luff (New Amsterdam) as Staci Spade
- Mary McCormack (The L Word) as Willie Day
- Kelli Berglund (Animal Kingdom) as Crystal Tyler
- Allen Maldonado (The Wonder Years) as Rooster Robbins
- Chris Bauer (Gaslit) as Wild Bill Hanockc
- Trey Tucker (The Outpost) as Bobby Pin
- Robby Ramos (Chicago P.D.) as Diego Cottonmouth
- Alice Barrett Mitchell (The Thing About Pam) as Carol Spade
- Roxton Garcia (Reminisce) as Thomas Spade
- David James Elliot (Trumbo) as Tom Spade
- Joel Murray (Mad Men) as Eddie Earl
- CM Punk (AEW Dynamite) as Ricky Rabies
- AJ Mendez (WWE) as Elle Dorado
- Josh Segarra (Scream VI) as Brooks Rizzo
- Emmy Raver-Lampman (The Umbrella Academy) as Jen Lussier
- Mike O’Malley (Snowpiercer) as Charlie Gully
Heels season 2 trailer
We're still waiting for an official trailer for Heels season 2, but a teaser video featuring the cast has them describing the season in just two words. Check it out right here:
How to watch Heels
You can watch the latest episodes of Heels on your TV if you have the Starz premium cable channel as part of your pay-TV subscription package, or if you use a live TV streaming service. FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV all feature Starz as an add-on channel.
If you’ve cut the cord entirely, Starz does have a standalone app that you can sign up for and watch Heels and other Starz shows directly.
In the UK, Heels season 1 is available to rent on-demand Google Play, Prime Video and Sky Store.
