Dakota Fanning’s Hit 8-Part Netflix Crime Thriller Series Gets Disappointing Season 2 Return Update

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Netflix has seemingly called off the game for Dakota Fanning’s acclaimed 8-episode thriller series.

The show Ripley received great reviews when it first appeared on streaming in 2024, but its ending left viewers wondering if there would be another season. A recent update now seems to confirm that Netflix will not be continuing the series.

Scott recently shared the disappointing news in an interview with Deadline. When asked about a second season, he simply stated, “No, that’s not going to happen.”

Netflix’s series Ripley, like the 1999 film The Talented Mr. Ripley (which starred Matt Damon), is based on a Patricia Highsmith novel. Andrew Scott plays the mysterious lead role, and Elle Fanning portrays one of the characters who falls victim to his manipulative plans.

Patricia Highsmith wrote five novels featuring the character Ripley, and there’s been talk that Andrew Scott might reprise his role in a future adaptation. In an interview with Collider in April 2024, the creator of the recent Ripley series, Steven Zaillian, confirmed he’s interested in adapting another one of Highsmith’s books.

When asked about a potential second season of Ripley, Zaillian confirmed he finds the evolution of the character across all five books compelling. He also pointed out that films have already been made based on the other books in the series, suggesting he’d be open to adapting them if the opportunity arose.

Season one of Ripley received widespread critical acclaim, currently holding an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Recently, ScreenRant re-evaluated the Emmy-winning show, calling it “one of the greatest original series” Netflix has ever made.

The article highlights that this portrayal of Ripley delves deeper into his mental state than any previous on-screen version, showcasing his internal struggles through his behavior. This creates a unique tension for the audience, who are constantly aware of his potential and left on edge during every scene, much like the feeling of watching something dangerous hidden from view.

Although Ripley didn’t become a massive hit on Netflix, it still attracted a good number of viewers when it first launched, with 16.9 million hours watched in its first week and 18.4 million in its second. Despite being popular with both viewers and critics, and having four more books that could be adapted into future seasons, Netflix decided not to renew the show for a second season.

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2026-03-17 01:20