Apple TV+ today unveiled the season two trailer for The Mosquito Coast, the acclaimed drama adapted from the best-selling novel starring Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Logan Polish, and Gabriel Bateman.
The 10-episode second season will make its global debut, with the first episode on Friday, November 4, followed by new episodes every Friday through January 6, 2023, on Apple TV+.
Based on Paul Theroux’s best-selling novel (order now), The Mosquito Coast follows the dangerous journey of Allie Fox, a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist who uproots his family on a quest to find refuge from the U.S. government, cartels, and hitmen.
In season two, after barely escaping Mexico with their lives, the Foxes venture deep into the Guatemalan jungle to meet up with an old friend and her community of refugees. This new refuge creates trouble for the Foxes, though, when they become entangled in a conflict between a local drug lord and his family.
At odds about whether to settle down or keep moving, Allie and Margot pursue different paths to secure their family’s future. The outcome of which will either unite the family or tear it apart forever.
The second season of The Mosquito Coast is executive produced by Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer, Stefan Schwartz, Evan Katz, Rupert Wyatt, author Paul Theroux, and series star Justin Theroux.
Bob Bookman, Alan Gasmer, and Peter Jaysen serve as executive producers for Veritas Entertainment Group. Neil Cross created the series for television and executive produced it.
Developed by Neil Cross and Tom Bissell, The Mosquito Coast is a Fremantle Production for Apple TV+.
“The Mosquito Coast has captured the imagination of viewers all over the world, not only because of its adrenaline-fueled action and adventure, but also for the engaging family story and captivating performances at its heart,” said Matt Cherniss, Apple’s head of programming, previously.
“We can’t wait to find out what’s next for the Fox family and for audiences to continue to experience the thrill ride.”
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Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to cover the latest streaming, movie, TV, and game news.