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Apple TV+ blessed its fans this week by unveiling the first look at the second season of the globally acclaimed psychological thriller
Surface, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Set in a whole new world, Sophie (Mbatha-Raw) continues her mission to find answers in her hometown of London. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming season and when you can expect to see it!
The second chapter of
Surface follows Sophie to London as she attempts to unravel the secrets of her past. Having suffered an injury that robbed her of her memories, Sophie has no option but follow the few clues she has. Along the way, she must use her vast stolen resources to embed herself in elite British society as eventually discovers a possible connection to a beautiful heiress. Everything changes when a journalist contacts her out of the blue, and Sophie realizes they were working together to expose a shocking scandal about the dangerous people she’s now become close to.
In addition to Mbatha-Raw, returning cast members Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Millie Brady are joined by new stars Phil Dunster (
Ted Lasso), Gavin Drea (
Wedding Season), Rupert Graves (
Sherlock), Tara Fitzgerald (
Walking the Dead), Nina Sosanya, Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck), and Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire).
Hailing from Apple Studios, Surface was created by Veronica West, who also serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. The series is produced by Hello Sunshine, whom which Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter executive produce on behalf of. On top of starring in the series, Mbatha-Raw also executive produces. Season two directors include Ed Lilly, Jon East, Lynsey Miller, and Alrick Riley.
Following the series’ global debut on Apple TV+, Surface was hailed as “captivating,” “twisty and juicy,” and a “sexy, elevated thriller.” The highly anticipated eight-episode second season premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, February 21st, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through April 11th, 2025. While we wait, check out the season one recap and some first look photos from season two.
