The Mystery of 'Bodies': Will Netflix renew the series for Season 2?

The Netflix series "Bodies" left viewers captivated with its intriguing blend of time travel and police drama. This British creation takes us on a journey through four distinct eras: 1890, 1941, 2023, and 2053, where a relentless investigation into a murder unfolds. What sets this narrative apart is that the victim remains unchanged in every time period enchanting the viewers.

Here's what we know about the potential for a second season.
The Conundrum of Time and Crime Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for 'Bodies' Season 1.

The British narrative unfolds with four London police officers stationed in different eras: 1890, 1941, 2023, and 2053, all entangled in an intricate murder investigation. The twist lies in the fact that the same corpse appears in each of these time periods.

The plot takes a surreal turn as the enigmatic Elias Mannix, portrayed by Stephen Graham, embarks on a twisted journey, traveling back in time from 2053 to 1889 with a sinister plan—to detonate a colossal bomb in London in 2023, ultimately paving the way for his KYAL cult to seize control of the country.

The series reaches its culmination with the 2053 version of cop Hasan and policewoman Iris undertaking a time-travel mission to prevent the perpetuation of this deadly time loop. Their efforts appear successful, with Mannix's younger self altering the course of history, leading to the eradication of both Mannix and the elder Hasan.

The narrative appeared to have come full circle. However, the final scene introduces a captivating twist, as the present-day Hasan steps into a cab driven by Iris, who seemingly hails from the future. As the cab departs, a London building suddenly illuminates with the KYAL logo.

This cliffhanger leaves viewers with unanswered questions, setting the stage for the possibility of a second season.

Will 'Bodies' Return for Season 2 on Netflix?

As of now, there's been no official word on the viewership numbers for 'Bodies,' although the series has garnered significant critical acclaim. While the conclusion seems to suggest the potential for a second season, writer Paul Tomalin, in an interview with Hello magazine, expressed reservations about another season.

The creator stated, "We went to Netflix like 'this is one series, this is a one and done, we wanna close this off' because I think when you have such an amazing concept up front, you [expletive] your audience off if you don't solve it."

Tomalin emphasized the importance of offering closure to the audience when a storyline is as gripping as 'Bodies.' He articulated his commitment to delivering a fulfilling ending to the viewers.

However, he did hint at an open-ended aspect, saying, "when you see the back end, there's certainly a dot dot dot."

Given Netflix's history of canceling shows on cliffhangers, Tomalin's approach of concluding 'Bodies' with the primary storyline resolved appears well-considered.

Yet, the lingering questions from that final scene suggest a potential avenue for a continuation, hinting that the KYAL cult may still pose a threat and future time-travel narratives may unfold. As it stands, 'Bodies' may appear to have reached its conclusion, but there's always room for the story to resurface in the future.

'Bodies' Season 1 is available for streaming on Netflix, leaving audiences eagerly speculating about what may come next.

FAQs

What is the Netflix series called Bodies?

The gripping "Bodies" series, penned and crafted by Paul Tomalin, unfolds on Netflix, drawing inspiration from DC Vertigo's graphic novel. Si Spencer's narrative and Dean Ormston, Tula Lotay, Meghan Hetrick, and Phil Winslade's illustrations combine to deliver an enthralling British crime thriller limited series.

Will there be a season 2 of Bodies?

Production for the inaugural season commenced in May 2022, and it graced our screens in October 2023. As for the second season, it's currently in its conceptual phase, lacking completed scripts, implying a potential delay before season 2 enters the filming stage.