CIA Lawyer Owen Hendricks Has a New Mission! All About Netflix'sThe RecruitSeason 2, Starring Noah Centineo

Mar. 15, 2025

Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks in Season 2 of Netflix’s series ‘The Recruit’.Photo:Netflix

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Season 2 ofThe Recruitis almost here.

The convict, Max Meladze (Laura Haddock), swiftly proves to be an asset for Owen because she has the knowledge to tackle a looming national security threat. While Owen and Max’s relationship evolves from political to personal, their joint mission becomes more complicated as malicious parties target the pair.

At the time of its season 1 release,The Recruitsoared to Netflix’s most-streamed chart of the week and a second season was announced only a month later.

With its release date soon approaching, here’s everything to know aboutThe Recruitseason 2, from the cast to its plot and release date.

How did season 1 ofThe Recruitend?

Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks in episode 103 of Netflix’s ‘The Recruit’.Netflix

WhileThe Recruit’s season 1 finale tied up many mysteries, the episode ended on a massive cliffhanger that points to what will likely be explored in season 2.

In the final scene of season 1, Owen wakes up in a dark room, bound to a chair after being kidnapped. He then turns to find Max tied to a chair beside him. As the two try to piece things together, a mysterious woman walks into the room holding a gun.

Max immediately seems to recognize her and says the name of her long-lost daughter, Karolina. But before she can say anything else, Karolina shoots Max. She then turns to a shocked Owen and asks, “Who are you? And what the f— are you doing running around with my mother?” before the episode abruptly ends.

What is season 2 ofThe Recruitabout?

Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks and Teo Yoo as Jang Kyu in Season 2 of Netflix’s series ‘The Recruit’.Netflix

Season 2 ofThe Recruitis set to pick up right where season 1 ended and throws Owen into another life-threatening mission in South Korea.

While it’s unclear what exactly Owen will be getting up to, beyond the season’s description of focusing on a spy trade in South Korea, Centineo andThe Recruit’s creator, Alexi Hawley, have promised even more thrilling hijinks in season 2.

“This show lives in propulsion,” Hawley added. “So we immediately throw Owen in the deep end, which is where he’s the most fun. It seemed like a great way to start Season 2 — and then we just never let our foot off the gas."

Who is inThe Recruitseason 2 cast?

Nathan Fillion as Alton West in Season 2 of Netflix’s series ‘The Recruit’.Netflix

While a slew of season 1’s cast will be returning for the second season,The Recruitis notably introducing a new series regular: BAFTA nomineeTeo Yoo.

After rising to critical acclaim for his role inCeline Song’s Oscar-nominated filmPast Lives, Yoo is playing South Korean intelligence agent Jang Kyun opposite Centineo’s Owen. “Rhythm and chemistry are tough phenomena to have control over,” theTo All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforestar told Tudum. “But thankfully, I was very fortunate to have a partner in Teo for Season 2.”

As season 2 ofThe Recruittackles a spy trade in South Korea, Yoo’s character will jump into a mission of his own with some hefty sacrifices. “It’s a tricky role because it’s not a buddy comedy between Owen and Jang Kyun,” Hawley explained to Tudum. “Owen and Jang Kyun have great energy together. There’s a push and a pull which is just sort of organic to them.”

Young-Ah Kim and Felix Solis are also joining the cast as a Korean intelligence officer and a United States diplomat, respectively.

Nathan Fillionis set to reprise his much-loved role as CIA Director Alton West in the new season, alongside returning cast members Vondie Curtis-Hall, Aarti Mann and Colton Dunn.

When does season 2 ofThe Recruitcome out?

Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks and Fivel Stewart as Hannah in Season 2 of Netflix’s series ‘The Recruit’.Netflix

Season 2 ofThe Recruitpremieres Jan. 30 on Netflix. Unlike season 1, which had eight episodes, the new season will only be comprised of six.

While Netflix has yet to release a trailer for the second season, the streaming service has dropped first-look images, including stills of Owen’s new mission in South Korea alongside Jang Kyun.

source: people.com