Apple TV+ Announces ‘Smoke’ Season 2 – Taron Egerton Returns in May 2026

It looks like Apple TV+ is ready to pull the curtain back on the next chapter of Smoke. The streaming giant officially announced that season 2 will hit the platform in May 2026, and—yes—Taron Egerton is back, still brooding over the city’s underbelly.

Fans who tuned in for the first season were treated to a dark, neon‑slick noir that somehow managed to feel both classic and startlingly fresh. The numbers don’t lie: the debut racked up more streams than any other original Apple TV+ series this year, sparking chatter on everything from Reddit to the morning coffee table.

Now the makers are promising that the new season will dig even deeper. "We wanted to up the stakes," says showrunner Maya Lin in a recent interview. "There’s a whole web of corruption we only scratched the surface of last season, and Egerton’s character, Sam Cole, is going to have to confront some ghosts from his past that we’ve barely hinted at."

And it isn’t just Sam that’s getting a makeover. The casting call revealed a handful of fresh faces—some veteran actors known for gritty dramas, plus a few surprising newcomers. Expect more twisted alliances, a few double‑crosses that will make you sit up, and, of course, the kind of moody cinematography that made the first season feel like a love letter to 1970s crime flicks.

For those wondering about the rollout, Apple TV+ says the first two episodes will drop together on May 15, with the rest rolling out weekly. There’s also talk of a limited‑time behind‑the‑scenes documentary, which should satisfy the binge‑watchers who love a little extra context.

In short, if you missed the first run, now’s the perfect moment to catch up before the sequel arrives. And if you were already hooked? Get ready for a deeper dive into the shadows, with more tension, intrigue, and that unmistakable Egerton smirk that made Sam Cole such a compelling anti‑hero.