‘Butterfly’ Canceled — What Would’ve Happened in Season 2?
The first season of Butterfly dropped in August, taking audiences on an action-packed ride throughout Korea with a father-daughter drama at the center of it all.
The six-episode series follows David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim) on a mission to reunite with his estranged daughter Rebecca (Reina Hardesty) after learning she’s working for the nefarious spy organization he once founded alongside former partner Juno (Piper Perabo).
Though one part of the story is brought to a close by the events of the finale, it also left open room for more story exploration. Unfortunately, though, fans will have to just imagine what might have been because the series has now been canceled, according to Deadline.
So what would’ve happened in Butterfly Season 2 if it were renewed? Here’s a look.
Is Butterfly renewed for Season 2?
No. Two months after the first season dropped on Amazon Prime Video, it was canceled.
Who would’ve starred in Butterfly Season 2?
An official cast list for Butterfly Season 2 was not announced, but the stars who would have been most likely to return for a continuation of the series were Daniel Dae Kim, Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, and Louis Landau. The fate of Kim Tae-hee‘s character was left in question in the finale, so it’s unknown whether she would’ve been back, too.
What would have happened in Butterfly Season 2?
An official description of Butterfly Season 2 was never released, but in all likelihood, it would have picked up after the events of Season 1’s finale, which saw David (Kim) and Rebecca (Hardesty) successfully implicate Juno (Perabo) and the Caddis organization in international crimes, thanks to Oliver’s (Landau) testimony against his mother. However, it also saw the sudden stabbing of Eunju (Kim Tae-hee) and the disappearance of Rebecca.
“I hope there is a second season,” Kim told TV Insider ahead of the show’s premiere. “What I like about the show is that we’re already establishing that it’s an international show. So it makes the world our oyster. We could go anywhere. And given the nature of what David and Rebecca do, you could see them traveling. You could see them settling somewhere else. That’s kind of the goal at the start of Season 1. So we’ll see.”
Of her character’s potential future, Perabo also said, “My character and Daniel Dae Kim’s, we just meet in one scene right at the end. And so in a Season 2, I’d like to see their dynamic together because that’s what kind of got this all started. And they seem like such an unlikely couple duo. I’d like to see that in action.”
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There must be something going on with Amazon that they would cancel both this and Countdown. Both shows got lots of buzz and decent ratings.
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So they cancelled Butterfly and Countdown. Why should anyone invest time on ANY streamer that isn’t a limited series with a definite ending established from the beginning?
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Why the devil would they cancel the second season of this terrific series? Leaving us with the horrible cliffhanger is a truly rotten thing to do to fans. Think Prime is awful for leaving customers with too many cliffhangers with too many shows! Especially this terrific show Butterfly! Amazing cast & terrific acting with edge of your seat thriller!! Prime you suck if you don’t bring us a second season!! Truly!!
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Butterfly was awesome ! My attention span on movies of this nature is very short but this one kept me on the edge of my seat or sofa , love the actors loved the plot !! Sad that it was cancelled after this first season ! Hope they reconsider bringing it back for a second season !!
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L
Butterfly has been nominated for an Academy Award. Why cancel? I'm looking for Season 2. It's interesting and holds my attention with lots of moving parts.
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DAMN IT!!! Prime is really on a roll, they just cancelled Countdown and now this. Why do i even bother watching anything.
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Loved the show! I hope they commit to a second season!
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Season 1 was a thrill of a ride! I'm disappointed that they cancelled the show.
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This is why I don't watch shows on Amazon. Every time they have a great one theycancel it. It's like they hate their audiences.
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I'm pissed. One season, are you kidding me!!!
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J
If season is cancelled, then you all are doing rubbish and bullshit. This movie is awesome and also it does not have to end like that.
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I was on the end of my seat. bring the second season. Love the show.
It's a winner
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I liked Butterfly and I like Daniel Dae Kim from Hawaii Five O days. I don't feel any show should not be canceled in the first season especially if it's as great as Butterfly.
Also Prime canceled Countdown which was one of the best shows period. I hope both shows get picked up soon. Too good to never hear from them again.
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The majority of the shows on Amazon suck. They need to get it together.
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Want to see more of the action series! Please renew!!
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