Created by Peter Moffat, 61st Street is an American legal drama television series. Moffat is also the executive producer of the show along with Michael B. Jordan, Alana Mayo, Hilary Salmon, Courtney B. Vance and J. David Shanks.
The series was originally set to premiere in 2021. The premiere was delayed and it premiered on April 10, 2022. The show received a positive response from critics and holds a 69% approval rating on Rotten tomatoes. Considering the positive response, the show was renewed for a second season.
So, when is the second season releasing? What is the plot? Who would come back to reprise their roles? Continue reading to know further details.
61st Street Plot and Cast
The developers have not revealed much about the plot of 61st Street Season 2. However, it will continue from where Season 1 ended.
The basic premise follows Moses Johnson, a promising, black high school athlete, who is swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system. Taken by the police as a supposed gang member, Johnson finds himself and his lawyer Franklin Roberts in the eye of the storm as police and prosecutors seek revenge for the death of an officer during a drug bust gone wrong.
The lead cast members of Season 1 are expected to reprise their roles. This includes Courtney B. Vance as Franklin Roberts, Tosin Cole as Moses Johnson, Bentley Green as Joshua Johnson, Holt McCallany as Lt. Brannigan, Aunjanue Ellis as Martha Roberts, Andrene Ward-Hammond as Norma Johnson and Mark O’Brien as Officer Logan.
We will also get to see Patrick Mulvey as Michael Rossi, Rebecca Spence as Jessica Rossi, Jarell Maximillian Sullivan as David Roberts, Matthew Elam as TJ, Ben Barten as James Frater and others in recurring roles.
61st Street Season 2 Release Date
Since 61st Street Season 2 is still under development, the release date has not been revealed yet. We can expect it to be out in 2023.
We can predict that the upcoming season will also consist of eight episodes like the previous season. Although, an official confirmation about the details of the show is awaited.
61st Street Season 2 Trailer
The developers have not released the trailer for 61st Street Season 2 so far. Until it comes out, you can check the trailer of Season 1 below: