‘The Rainmaker’ Season 2 Trailer & Premiere Date Revealed
The case came to a satisfying end in The Rainmaker‘s finale last October, but for those hoping for more to come from this book-to-screen world, there’s good news. Season 2 is on the way, and it’ll be here sooner than you might expect.
USA Network has now revealed the trailer and premiere date for The Rainmaker Season 2, along with other details about what’s next for the series.
When will The Rainmaker Season 2 premiere?
USA Network has announced that Season 2 will premiere on Friday, October 16, at 10/9c.
The series’ renewal news is perhaps not a surprise. The ratings were very strong at the start of the series, with 16 million viewers, and it became the most-watched new series for the network in years throughout its run. USA revealed that across all nine episodes, it averaged 1.3 million viewers, and the finale was the most-viewed freshman series in seven years.
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What will happen in The Rainmaker Season 2?
The official description for Season 2 tells us, “Rudy, Deck, and Bruiser face old adversaries and new ones in a case where the lives of hundreds of children hang in the balance, and where winning might be just as dangerous as losing.”
Creator Michael Seitzman also told TV Insider that there will be multiple cases in Season 2. Read more about that here.
Plus the above-embedded trailer gives a first look at the team’s newest caseload, including a boy who claims to be falsely imprisoned, as well as the newest additions to the cast.
How did The Rainmaker Season 1 end?
The first season of the John Grisham adaptation series followed Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan), a brand-new lawyer, as he took on the case of the century against a major healthcare corporation on behalf of his client, a grieving mother who was convinced her son’s death was the hospital’s fault. In the process, he had to go toe-to-toe with his own ex-girlfriend, Sarah Plankmore (Madison Iseman), and the man who’d fired him on his first day, Leo Drummond (John Slattery), on behalf of the ragtag team assembled by Bruiser (Lana Parrilla). All the while, they dealt with a serial killer on the loose, a neighbor’s abusive husband, and nonstop twists in the courtroom proceedings.
Who will star in The Rainmaker Season 2?
Joining the cast for The Rainmaker Season 2 is Austin Nichols as Bruiser’s ex-husband, who, according to Deadline, is a minor league baseball coach who’s involved in a dangerous conspiracy. Plus, Merle Dandridge has joined as Amanda Vonn, an attorney who “provides a fresh gateway to power” for Sarah and is “a new kind of adversary” to Rudy, according to Deadline. According to Variety, the cast for Season 2 will also include Richard Kind as Larry Shifflet, father to Deck Shifflet; Kevin Ryan as Liam Donnelly, a corporate vice president with a secret agenda who faces off with Rudy and Deck; and Asher DeLand as Victor Suffredes, a kid with a troubled past.
Also expected to return are Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Lana Parrilla, Madison Iseman, P.J. Byrne, and Karen Bryson.
The Rainmaker, Season 2, Premiere Date TBA, USA Network
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You would be out of your mind not to make multiple seasons only a few legal shows this good and intense
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♥️♥️♥️this show. Absolutely the best. Please continue with the same cast.
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I would absolutely love for the return of this show! The actors and characters are fabulous and I would want them back with different baddies of course. Please renew!!
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Please keep it going. It was a great show to watch. There are so many shows out there that should have been cancelled from the start. This one needs to stay. Great storyline and great actors. Keep them all.
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❤️ times 10. I could hardly wait for the next episode to start. Please, please, please let’s have another season or three.
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This is one of my favorite shows EVER. I binge watched the entire 1st season in one day. And now to hear its a "maybe" to come back for season 2?! RAINMAKER NEEDS TO COME BACK!!
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I also thought Rainmaker was the very best show of the season. I never missed an episode. I was so sorry to see season one end, PLEASE keep more seasons coming!!!!!
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Rainmaker an incredible series!
All actors did a fantastic job, always left me wanting to see more.
Great writing!
I hope this would become a series like Law & Order. Same characters, different story plots in the court room.
Please continue the series, its too good not too! 🥰
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Baffled why Rainmaker S2 is not definite when the S1 was PHENOMENAL viewership! The talent of the entire cast was excellent! The public is frustrated by the delay to confirm a S2! Here is clearly a definite WINNER and for some odd senseless reason the Producer delays! And why would S1 cast be replaced when THEY were the sole reason for the SUCCESS!!!
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This series could be a long lived favorite! The cast, the writing, and the storyline were all top notch. Hopefully USA Network will realize that they have a winner. Bring them all back with a new case…fingers crossed!
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Love the show!! This had us excited to see the next episode the following week!! A great show hate to not see a second season with the same characters!! Please sir can you make a season 2!!! We all love it!!!
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Please bring back for Season 2 along with the original cast. Love Rudy and gang. I’m praying there will be multiple seasons. This was a well written and cast series. I enjoyed every minute.
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PS Rainmaker has the oomph and fire that Suits had and was outstandingly successful for 7 or 10 seasons or more! Rainmaker is a cross between Suits and Erin Brockovich! Let's get S2 confirmed please!
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I really love the rainmaker I watched it every week i really hate it has ended they should put it back on tv and usa it's a must watch show
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Best idea for USA network to continue this series. It is so true to life these days. Love the actors all pros especially the two favorites of mine the ones who played Rudy and Dot. I hope they come back.
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I absolutely love this show! Every one of the actors is perfect for their role. I first became interested because of Lana Parilla - huge fan from "Once Upon a Time". Not only did she surpass expectations, but I have a whole new list of favorites starting with Rudy played by Milo. I can't wait for season 2!
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Such great news! I absolutely loved The Rainmaker and was hoping for a season 2. All of the actors involved were fantastic and I hope that many will return for season 2.
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I absolutely loved The Rainmaker! It’s a captivating and alluring story that pulls you in from the very first episode. The setup is brilliant — a young, law student with nothing but determination and integrity transforms into the most daring and convincing lawyer in town. The journey is powerful, emotional, and inspiring, showing how conviction, courage, and a sense of justice can overcome even the toughest odds.
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Fantastic loved it can’t wait for season 2
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It's the reason I got USA and Rainmaker didn't disappoint. I truly hope this is only the beginning. The story line, the actors were top notch. I give it a 5 star rating.
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I like the show not all of the commercials.
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I love this show! I'm SO excited for the new season. I hope the new season comes out soon!
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Absolutely loved this series!! I would definitely want the same cast of characters with different clients!!
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My Absolute favorite Show Now! Great story line from the original movie, updated for a weekly format! Great cast! Don't fail to bring back the Main characters! They told the story in such a powerful and convincing way! Please don't cancel this show! You have a Blockbuster series if you will just believe and listen to the fans!
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My wife and I loved the Rainmaker. We would love for additional seasons with most of the same characters and actors.
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Unpatiently waiting for the next season. My husband and I loved the show and was sad when it was over for the season. The season was too short.
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This was a tremendous cast of characters and the subtle plot twists demonstrated that this show was definitely worth the time to watch it. My wife and I couldn’t wait for the next episode. Your vote and that of most of our friends and family is the Show should have multiple seasons.
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Rainmaker is perfect. So interesting, captivating and fun. And I really hope we get a second season. But let me tell you one important thing - unless you bring back this main cast (Bruiser, Rudy, Deck, Sarah, potentially Leo) it's going to fail. We love Rainmaker because of its story told through these characters (and cast). So, those characters have to be there. Otherwise, I assume that second season would be the last.
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Loved season 1 of The Rainmaker. Please bring a new season 2. Season 1 was well written, and the actors did a terrific job. It would be great to bring back as many of the original cast as possible.
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There's so many court TV shows out there, that the determining factor is the plot twists and the delivery from the actors. You hit the bullseye on all accounts with this one.
You have set the sene on this one. Half the work is done. You can hardly miss on the next season. So make some money for USA, give us the pleasure of a new adventure. Do another season so we can all win again!
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I loved this series. I would hate for there not to be a season two. Great cast, great storyline, great acting. Please keep it going!!!
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Love, love, love this show. Please bring it back for many more seasons, preferably with the same cast...they were phenomenal!
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Rainmaker was a must-see for me! You knew the little guys would beat the big guys, but it was satisfying to watch. I wanted there to be a last scene with Rudy and Sarah, with Rudy letting her know what he really thinks of her now. He went good; she went bad. Also, an answer to why she got the big promotion and big office when she LOST her first case to the tune of 80 million dollars. And why Brad is in prison and Leo is not. Leo said to Sarah you got what you wanted. What was that? A failing law firm? I loved this show.
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Definitely bring this back! This is the best series I have ever watched!!
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I would love to see a second season with Rudy, Bruiser, Deck and Sarah. Please! I never missed an episode. Great show.
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Rainmaker series Season 1 WAS FANTASTIC. MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS LOVE IT AND NEVER MISSED AN EPISODE
THE BEST NEW SERIES OF ALL SHOWS ON ALL NETWORKS I SEEN IN 30 YEARS
PLEASE HAVE A 2ND SEASON AND BEYOND. We be wait as will all the fans across the USA
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Are all the episodes that I recorded from 2025 ? What day and time is new season on
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Can’t wait this was the best new show on real tv in a long time do not stop we are all sick of the reality shows ,games show etc we pay good money for cable so keep it coming most of us refuse to pay for premium networks above what we are all ready being robbed with the garbage on!
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Anna Pigeon gets its 10 episodes. Then Rainmaker starts. Not rocket science.
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I love this series!!! can't stand Sarah though....too cocky and needs to get hers!!!
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I am happy to see a season 2 being announced. I would love for Sarah and Rudy to get back together. Although a rift has been created between them, I believe Sarah is deep down a caring lawyer. She chose a path that brought her down a rabbit hole; however, I think she cares for the truth and cares for Ruby. I think casting Sarah as a heartless and cruel rival would be a sin. I think we need to be shown that redemption is possible and Sarah presents a great opportunity.
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WHEN IS IT COMING BACK???
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Blah blah blah, didnt answer the question WHEN is it coming back!!!!!!
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Loved this show. Please don't change it. Leave the people on it, on it.
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I absolutely love this series!!! Course law is my thing so this fun to watch. Parrilla is so spicy and smart and a bit naughty so this makes the series much more enticing. Milo is hot!! Sarah on the other hand is a boring backstabbing slug. Sorry. Too narcissistic for me.
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you've created the love for this series with the current actors....dropping them would create dissension and lack of interest. I'd be one of them. There are many other great series being streamed with beloved characters.
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I hope all the characters return! What a great crew!
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Can’t wait for season 2, as loved Season 1
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Can't wait for season 2....hurry.
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This is the best series we’ve seen in a long time!
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I fell in love w the show in episode 1 & followed every week after that, I even bought a couple episodes on amazon prime cause I was impatient to wait for it to come out hours later lol cant wait for season 2
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I loved the show an the characters. I truly hope all main characters stay on board. (The RainMaker)
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Best show on TV !!! All the actors are great and such a realistic show. Hope there is many seasons to come.
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Loved The Rainmaker love his character hate is ex and her boss!!!!
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I want to see Brad sue Leo and Sarah.
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