Is Origin season 2 canceled? If Yes, Why so? Is there any chance of survival of the series? Well, here are all the updates so far.
You are mindful of the terms like Netflix originals or Amazon original, but we are here to introduce you to a YouTube Premium Original, Origin. A stunning creation of Mika Watkins Origin is a horror, sci-fi web Tv series. It is directed by Paul Andreson and premiered on November 14, 2018. The series revolves around few persons heading towards another planet in a spaceship. It depicts extraterrestrial human challenges and overcoming them. It stars the famous Tom Felton, who plays a popular character of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series. It also got Natalia Tena, who plays the role of Osha, in Games of Thrones. The series successfully won the hearts of several fans, including us. The first season left us with cliffhangers, and we are eager to watch the sequel. Well, below is all the information regarding season 2.
The Cast of Origin Season 2. Who Will Be In It?
The creators have not revealed the cast for the second season yet. Nevertheless, we can not imagine the sequel without the main characters of the series, which includes-
- Philipp Christopher as Baum Arndt
- Nora Arnezeder as Evelyn Rey
- Tom Felton as Logan Maine
- Madalyn Horcher as Abigail Garcia
- Fraser James as Dr. Henri Gasana
- Sen Mitsuji as Shun Kenzaki
- Natalia Tena as Lana Pierce
- Siobhán Cullen as Katie Devlin
We will likely see the other characters as well.
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The Plot of Origin Season 2. What To Expect from It?
Well, season 1 left the viewers with the burning questions which need answers in season 2.
Will Henri survive? Does the planet have the same alien as Iris, or it has some brand new threat? Is Siren has the motive of colonization of Thea, or is he has a different goal. We saw a conversation between Taylor and Ray about time travel and FTL experiments in episode 3. Will it be relevant or useless?
One thing is sure that life will not be easy on Thea. We will see some hostile challenges. Maybe the sailors will try to return to the earth. Anything could be possible. But, we will get some thrilling stories for sure.
What do you think? What can be the plot of season 2?
The Release Date of Origin Season 2? When Will It Air?
The debut season hit the screen on November 14, 2018. However, YouTube has not renewed the series for the second installment so far. Watkins, during an interview with FanSided, hinted toward the intention of making the sequel series. Watkins said:
“When I went into it I had a strong idea for season one and then I had plans for season two, three, and a look for season four.”In that sense, there was a lot of looking ahead – but once I started writing, some of these storylines and things developed.”
If we go by the above statement, it is likely to come with a second installment soon. However, there are rumors around the internet that YouTube canceled the series.
Will it leave the fans disheartened. Well, keep reading to know.
Is Origin Season 2 Canceled?
A report got published in Bloomberg that YouTube is not planning to compete with Amazon Video and Netflix and is not accepting the scripts for new shows. While talking to Verge, a Spokesperson of YouTube refused the above and said it has several shows in the development stage. However, he further said that the two popular series Origin and Overthinking with Kat & June got canceled.
Why Origin Season 2 Canceled?
According to a report by Bloomberg, the company is shifting its focus to sponsorships and ad support. Its report further mentioned that It will focus on the music rather than premium original content. However, it does not mean they are done with the original content. They will make the original content in collaboration with the Youtube creator and not with the Hollywood studio, directors or actors.
Ultimately, it affirmed that it intends to produce a fresh ad-supported model by the end of the year.
Is There Any Trailer Available for Origin Season 2?
YouTube has not renewed the series for the sequel. So no trailer has arrived for Origin season 2 so far. We will update here if any trailer or teaser comes.
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What Is the IMDB Rating for Origin?
Viewers warmly welcomed the series and applauded it. Its IMDb rating is also good. It received a decent rating of 7.1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can we watch the Origin series?
Currently, the series is streaming on Youtube. You can watch the first two episodes on youtube for free. However, to watch the rest of the 8 episodes, you have to take a youtube premium subscription.
Final Verdict
If you like thriller sci-fi drama series, then it’s a must-watch for you. The series is the mashup of some great series like Lost, The Thing, and Alien. Though the plot is not unique, the series pretty enjoyable. The story development is worth praising, and the performance of the actors is quite impressive. The cinematography is ground-breaking. If you have not watched it yet, give it a try.
What do you think about the series? Do share your experience with the series in the comment box.
