Season 2 of SyFy's Chucky series just dropped a new trailer, and it looks like Chucky's reign of terror is about to continue against the backdrop of a religious reformatory school.
Chucky premiered on October 15, 2021, and followed teen outcast Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur), who found himself bullied for his unconventional taste and his sexuality. After buying a vintage Good Guy Doll, Jake discovers that the doll contains the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray, who seeks to mould Jake into a killer just like him. The Child's Play series found a dedicated audience and Chucky was renewed for season 2 on the USA Network and SyFy.
The new Chucky trailer, which was posted to Rotten Tomato's YouTube account, sets the stage for the second season. Following the massacre in season 1, Jake, his boyfriend Devon (Björgvin Arnarson), and best friend Lexy (Alvia Alyn Lind) will be attending Incarnate Lord, a school for troubled youths, to "learn from their mistakes by thinking on their sins." But of course, the killer toy just refuses to stay away. While serving their time at this sinister school, the trio once again must deal with Chucky, who's out to kill the staff, including one priest as he conducts his confessionals. But this time, there's more than one Chucky, à la 2019's Child's Play.
The Chucky trailer shows that the series will once again focus on the difficulties of being an LGBTQ+ person. The series has cast Lachlan Watson as Glen/Glenda for season 2, whose character was referenced last season when Chucky mentioned having a "gender-fluid kid." Watson is non-binary, and the trailer makes many references (both tongue-in-cheek and earnest) to homophobia, transphobia, and heteronormativity. In one scene, Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly, returning as both the doll and human versions of her character) has Nica Pierce (Fiona Dourif) held hostage, who proceeds to tell Glen and Glenda of her crimes. The two remark, "Mom's a murderer?!" before exclaiming "Mom's a lesbian?!" The trailer also focuses on more serious approaches, but it appears that Jake will be facing more homophobia at Incarnate Lord. Ominously, when the characters are told to "[think] on their sins," a shot of Jake and Devon kissing flashes on the screen.
Fans won't have to wait long for the Chucky season 2 premiere, which will debut in October. The series is once again airing just in time for Halloween, and it's the perfect show to watch for horror comedy fans. Season 2 is lining up perfectly with the franchise's signature off-beat, dark humor, and with many callbacks and references to past Chucky films, it's sure to be a fan-pleaser.
Chucky season 2 premiers on October 5, 2022 on the USA Network and SyFy.
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