Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen Season 2 Teased by Cast and Crew

The Netflix horror series was originally planned as a limited series, but the showrunner and stars have hinted at potential for more.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:53pm

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An extreme close-up of shattered glass and glittering sequins in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting, conceptually representing the dark glamour and supernatural horror of the Netflix series.The haunting finale of 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' leaves viewers craving more of the series' unsettling blend of horror and high-stakes drama.Boston Today

Netflix's new horror series 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' was billed as a limited series, but the cast and crew have expressed interest in a second season. Showrunner Haley Z. Boston has suggested turning the series into an anthology, with each season exploring a new existential fear. The first season ended with Rachel becoming the new 'Witness' and driving off, leaving the possibility open for her story or the curse to continue.

Why it matters

The success of 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' and the enthusiasm from the creators to expand the story indicates there is strong audience demand for more horror anthology series on streaming platforms. This could open the door for Netflix to greenlight a second season or spin the show off into a new anthology format, providing more opportunities for unique, character-driven horror stories.

The details

In the first season finale of 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen', Rachel and Nicky get married, but the family curse causes several deaths. Rachel is resurrected as the new 'Witness' and drives off alone at the end, hinting at the possibility of her story continuing. Showrunner Haley Z. Boston has said she's considered turning the series into an anthology, with each season exploring a new fear, or potentially following Nicky's future weddings and Rachel's immortal role as the Witness. The cast, including Adam DiMarco and Camila Morrone, have also expressed interest in returning for a second season, whether as the same characters or new ones.

  • The first season of 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' premiered on Netflix on March 26, 2026.
  • The finale episode, which set up potential for a second season, aired on April 2, 2026.

The players

Haley Z. Boston

The showrunner of 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen', who has suggested turning the series into an anthology with each season exploring a new fear.

Adam DiMarco

The actor who played Nicky in the first season, who has expressed interest in returning for a potential second season, either as Nicky or a new character.

Camila Morrone

The actress who played Rachel in the first season, who has also hinted at the possibility of returning for a second season, whether as Rachel or a new role.

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What they’re saying

“This story is very personal to me. It came from a real fear of mine, something I was using to explore my own fears.”

— Haley Z. Boston, Showrunner

“Once he realizes that he wasn't hallucinating, maybe he tries to find her and just get some closure on what happened. I mean, he didn't die. He still believes that she's his soulmate. And she may realize that later too. Who knows?”

— Adam DiMarco, Actor

What’s next

The showrunner and cast have expressed interest in continuing the 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' story, whether as a second season following the same characters or an anthology series with new stories. Netflix will likely evaluate the performance of the first season before deciding whether to greenlight additional episodes.

The takeaway

The strong creative vision and enthusiasm from the 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' team, combined with the growing audience demand for unique horror anthology series, suggests there is potential for the show to continue in some form. A second season or new anthology could allow the creators to further explore their personal fears and deliver more character-driven horror stories to Netflix subscribers.