Yippee!! The Rainmaker has officially been renewed for Season 2 at USA Network, and if you’re anything like me, you just exhaled for the first time since the verdict came in.
The news is out, confirming what fans have been begging for: more Rudy Baylor, more chaos in the courtroom, and hopefully a few well-earned comeuppances for the snakes of Tinley Britt.
The series had one of the strongest finishes in recent memory, and fans were justifiably begging for more.
Our calls have been answered!
“The verdict is in — The Rainmaker is returning for season two on USA Network,” said Val Boreland, president of entertainment at Versant (the new spinoff company holding NBCUniversal’s cable assets).
“Along with our brilliant showrunner Michael Seitzman and our partners at Lionsgate and Blumhouse, we’re thrilled to build on the momentum and deliver another compelling chapter of this gripping legal drama for our viewers.”
That sound you hear? It’s every fan cheering — and sharing a glass of that celebratory bourbon Rudy’s been waving around.
The Rainmaker Season 1 wrapped with Rudy scoring a huge win against Great Benefit, Leo Drummond being served his karmic papers (and possibly the FBI’s), and Sarah proving she’d sell her own conscience for a good angle.
Rudy bought the bar, Dot found peace, Deck got the coin, and Brad waved goodbye (or hello) from behind prison glass.
For once, the finale didn’t leave us hanging. It could’ve worked as a series ender, but thankfully, USA Network knows better than to close the book now.
Can you just feel the Blue Skies opening up again? I know you can.
So what’s next? That’s the fun part. Season 2 could go in a dozen directions, but here’s what I’m crossing my fingers for:
Rudy vs. the Machine, Round Two: Great Benefit’s done, but the corruption at Tinley Britt runs deep. Sarah’s standing in Leo’s ashes — will she finally realize she’s one of them, or double down on becoming the next big villain?
Bruiser’s Fresh Start: Now that she’s free of her father’s shadow, it’s time to see her rebuild — maybe even step into a bigger role at Rudy’s side. I’d love her to take that fire and channel it into helping other whistleblowers.
Deck Back in the Courtroom: He’s got the coin, he’s got the nerve — now let’s get him that bar card. Rudy and Deck as partners? Sign me up.
Dot’s Second Act: She’s got the money, but what if she puts it to use helping other families who’ve been trampled by the system? You know Dot’s not done fighting.
And Leo’s Fallout: I don’t care how slick he is — there’s no worming out of this one. Watching him squirm through legal hell would be poetic justice at its finest.
With USA Network taking another stab at programming we adore, The Rainmaker fits the bill perfectly.
It’s sharp, emotional, and just messy enough to feel real. Season 1 gave us heart, humor, and a courtroom brawl for the ages, and The Rainmaker Season 2 has the chance to blow the doors off.
Until then, I’ll be over here raising a glass to Rudy, Dot, Bruiser, Deck, and every other fighter who refuses to back down.
The law may not always be fair, but at least on this show, it’s never boring.
Who else is celebrating?? Let’s raise a glass together in the comments. Drop your wishes for The Rainmaker’s next chapter!
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