Will ‘Ripple’ Return for Season 2? Netflix Show’s Ending, Explained
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Ripple Season 1.]
Life can bring strangers together in unexpected ways. That’s exactly what happens in the new Netflix series Ripple, which dropped on December 3.
Despite being on separate paths, once Walter (Frankie Faison), Nate (Ian Harding), Kris (Julia Chan), and Aria (Sydney Agudong) cross paths, their lives are altered forever. After his beloved wife dies suddenly, Walter finds community at the Lumi wine bar, owned by Nate. Kris is a newly-fired music executive who seeks solace at the wine bar and immediately connects with Nate.
Nate’s marriage is on the rocks when Ripple begins, but a random injury (caused by Aria dropping a small rock from her balcony) leads him to the hospital, where a doctor discovers Nate has cancer. Aria, a talented singer, is struggling with her life as it is now, and this includes her relationship with John (Robert Bazzocchi). However, Aria’s chance encounter with Kris inspires them both.
Ripple has many twists and turns throughout Season 1, culminating in an emotional, life-changing finale. So, how did the first season end? Does the ending leave it open for Season 2? TV Insider is breaking it all down.
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How did Ripple Season 1 end?
So much goes down in the Ripple Season 1 finale. After surviving a nasty infection, Nate learns he’s been accepted into a clinical trial in Houston. However, he’s devastated when he learns that young Finn (Isabella Astbury), whom he connected with during chemo, died. Finn’s tragic death ultimately led to Nate getting the clinical trial spot.
Kris is ready to drop everything to be with Nate during the clinical trial. As much as it hurts, Nate presses pause on his growing relationship with Kris. He wants to be with her, but the timing just isn’t right.
Upon reflection, Walter realizes that Lumi is the place that saved him after his wife’s death. He loves this little wine bar and the people in it. Walter and Nate become business partners to keep Lumi open.
Aria has decided to take a leap and go on tour. She’s worried about everything working out just right, but she knows this next step is necessary. John isn’t so psyched about the tour, given the last several months. Aria and John have a nasty fight just before she leaves. Aria has second thoughts about the way she left John, so she walks back into the apartment to clear the air.
She overhears him on the phone and believes he’s talking about her. John says, “It’s better when she’s not around.” Aria walks back out the door, seemingly for good, but there’s another twist. John wasn’t talking about Aria. He was talking about a coworker.
Kris receives a bamboo plant from Nate after his leaves, echoing their first encounter. He writes her a letter and asks her to take care of the plant. Nate hopes to see Kris and the bamboo plant at Lumi when he gets back. “Maybe our journey is only just beginning,” Nate says in the final moments.
Will there be a Ripple Season 2?
As of now, there’s been no official word yet from Netflix on whether or not Ripple will get a Season 2. The show was just released on December 3.
Given the ending of Season 1, the door has clearly been left open for a second season. The Season 1 finale doesn’t flash forward to reveal what happens with Nate’s clinical trial, Aria’s tour, etc. (We need to see them come back to New York City!) Season 2 could explore so many avenues with these characters, what’s next for them, and bring new characters into the fold. As Nate says, it feels like Ripple’s “journey is only just beginning.”
What are your hopes for Ripple Season 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Watched the whole thing yesterday and loved it! I neeeeed a season two!
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I binge watched in one day. It was one of those shows we're you feel yourself become enveloped into the stories. I cannot wait for another season. If there isn't one, I will be devastated. I have to know what happens to all of them!
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This series is amazing!! I could not stop watching it and I love these characters. I'm invested - we need a season two PLEASE!!!
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I absolutely adored this program. In a world full of noise and negativity, it was a breath of pure, gentle air—no violence, no cruelty, just love, warmth, and genuine affection. Watching it over the Christmas season made it feel even more magical, like a little gift of comfort and joy. It truly touched my heart.
Please, please make another series. It was something truly special, and the world could use more of it.
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I binged the show in one day and was hooked. Can’t wait for another season!
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I loved this show!!!Can't wait for season 2,Binged this in two days and I'm hooked now!!I hope they bring it back to continue on with the show!❤️
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It’s AMAZING!!! Please give us a Season 2.
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Definitely would love another season….so much connection to explore and continue!
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AMAZING show! Loved every minute of it. PLEASE let there be a season two soon.
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Please..we need season 2.
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Loved it!! Waiting anxiously for the season two to be announced. Binge watched it
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Please, yes, to a Season 2! I binge watched in 2 days. It was a great romp through life itself watching these characters develop & change. The dialogs in encounters were witty, but also heartfelt & realistic.
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Hope there will a season 2 for Ripple and really enjoyed season 1
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LOVE THIS SERIES! We need a season 2. Such an eclectic mix of people and community. Just make a season 2!!! 🙂
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I loved it, what a breath of fresh air, this is real drama, not fictionalized or manufactured and viewers are not manipulated by sensationalism. Oh, oh please bring us a new season, the stories are endless and the characters have just begun to evolve.
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Wow what a great series. Can not wait for season 2. Amazing
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Yes, season 2! Can’t leave us hanging! It’s a good cast of characters. We should get to see them again. We need stories.with heart!
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Terrific story line. So many angles and people intertwined.
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ABSOLUTELY AWESOME I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! I GOT ALL THE FEELS,I TRULY DID NOT WANT IT TO END! I WANTED MORE, I LOOKED FORWARD TO EVERY EPISODE!! THERE DEFINITELY HAS TO BE A SEASON 2!
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Absolutely loved Ripple. The cast is incredible, the script inspiring. Please at least another season if not more. Love the concept.
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Loved season 1 of Riople-hope to see a season 2.
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Season 2 is a must. Too many unanswered situations to just leave at season 1. I’m crossing my fingers for a season 2.
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A second season would be very nice. It falters when mediocre songs and singing take up time and space when they’re portrayed as being sensational and world class. The stories and interactions can be very moving and deeply emotional bringing tears, laughter,,anger and love, friendship
and more in a 40 minute episode.
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I loved it.
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I loved it! I can't wait to see how the the relationships develop!
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It really drew me in, so I hope there will be a Season 2.
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I really enjoy watching ripples its one of those kind of movies that leaves u thinkn bout ur life
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Loved this show! Really hoping for a season 2!
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Yes there’s a lot to still be done please do a season two
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My husband and I both loved this season of Ripple and hope there will be many more!
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Excellent! Lovely plot and incredibly casting with beautiful views of New York
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I stumbled into this new series with only one season. I loved it; found it delightful and enchanting in every way. A wonderful distraction from our crazy and noisy world. I really hope the creators write a Season 2 and 3. ❤️
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Came across Ripple while looking for something else to watch. Became totally engrossed in the characters and truly enjoyed the tone of the show. I really hope they continue, at least, with a season 2.
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Loved the show, I hope it comes back for a second season. The girl that played Finn is phenomenal I hope to see her in more shows.
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Don't leave the viewers in the edge of the cliff all alone !!! PLEASE release SEASON 2 !!! It is a great show. Very well filmed and love the connections and stories everyone has !! Need to know what happens to the characters !!
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This was so comforting to watch. Please bring Season 2 soon. All the intricacies of our fellow human beings, touched by one incident. Great idea, please continue their stirues.
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Absolutely we need a season 2 and more love this, I watched the whole season in one day made me think about the ripples in my life and family amazing story so much more can be added ripples just keep going,
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Great heartwarming show
Hope for another season
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One of the best series I have found in a long time! I want more! Season 2 needs to happen. Yes where it ended was okay but I want more!
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Loved the show and hoping that Netflix will renew it for many more seasons
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YES to season 2!!! This limited series is a must see .... So full of emotion! Loss, sorrow and grief paired with faith, hope and renewed happiness! 💗💗💗
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Looking forward to season 2! Great story t3lling.
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Absolutely need a season two. Spectacular show.
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Loved it!!! We need season two!!!
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We are so hoping there will be a Season 2, So many unanswered questions.
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Yes we need season 2 and beyond
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We need a season 2!!! This show is incredible and perfect show to binge on during the holiday season.
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I absolutely want to see another season. Definitely the most enjoyed series I’ve watched recently.
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Sometimes, you just stumble across real gems😊. I'm really hoping for a second season!
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This series was very good. I like to see a season two. I like to see if Nate and Kris will get together after he is healed from is cancer. I watched it three times, so good. It warmed my heart.
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I loved it !!!! Brilliantly written and sure a season 2 will come . Too many things left wide open . .
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Need S2!
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Need more of Ripple 💕💕💕💕
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I think Ripple was a very thought provoking, show that told of the way different people of different backgrounds and walks of life can affect others lives. It held my interest and I really would love to know what happens in the characters lives where it left off. Please have a longer even season 2.
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I feel in love with season one it hit on so many different levels of real life very character was so true to the part I love the production who thought of the ripple waiting for season 2
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Definitely Season 2!!!!
Love this series
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Watched the entire season in one nite. It was amazing and each new chapter you just want more. I hope there is a season 2 as I want to see more.
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The characters in this were authentic and relatable. I binge watched it over two days and am eager to see a Season 2. Well done, bravo!
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Loved it. Definitely needs another season… or two…or three!
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Truly loved this show, watched it in 3 days (would've binged it in one day but family life prevented that, LOL). The addition of each character just sucks you in more...I love the storyline, I adore all the characters too I sincerely hope this show continues for many seasons!!! Please keep the story going as it is so uplifting in this crazy world we live in.
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Best show I’ve seen in a while was sad that it ended
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I cried for 4+ straight hrs. Hope, love, angst, inclusion, music, wine, life all laid bare. LOVED IT! Yes to Season 2 pls.
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Loved it. Hope for another season.
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PLEASE have another season. I could stop watching this and found parts of my self in all the characters.
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Absolutely loved it! It really makes you think about the ripple effect of the choices we make in life.
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Good show ovetall.first 3 shows were very slow and I nearly gave up watching, the main characters stories are better than the flashbacks to the past which I think dragged the story down a bit..Overall the last episodes dialogue re friendship connections is heartfelt and the overall importance of how fate and paths crossed determine outcomes rings home..people and families live with illness AND LIVE FULL LIVES and it should not be a taboo subject.
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Please there has to be a second series. Can't leave us all in limbo, after all it is Christmas.
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I binged it all yesterday and really loved it. BRING US MORE SEASONS PLEASE
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I watched the whole series in one day absolutely loved it! Please let there be a season 2 it was brilliant!
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Looking forward to a season 2. Please don’t leave me hanging. What a beautiful movie.
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Watched in one day, loved it. Hope there are more seasons to come.
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Watched it in one day! Loved it!
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Season two needs to happen as things were left up in the air a little
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A 2 day binge, OG that was GOOD!!!
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Watched the while series in 2 sittings- better than eating a box of chocolates
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I think there should be I binged watched it
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I enjoyed season one. Looking forward for season two.
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I really hope we get a season two! I'm so enthralled in the characters. I cried way too much, but that's a testament to how amazing the show was!
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Loved the show, hurry up season 2
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Please, please bring season 2!!! This is one the most heartwarming shows ever.....it's truly addictive!!! You cannot leave us hanging...
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I've binged it on one day as well. Please we all want season 2 of "RIPPLE"
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Binged the show in one day. I was immediately hooked and need season 2 expeditiously! I’m invested in each story line!
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Best show i have ever watched. Please be a season 2!!!
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Love this series. I found myself connecting with these characters. So diverse yet accepting. Please give us another season.
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I really loved Ripple. I have watched it twice.
I hope there will be. Season 2
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Please please please come back! GREAT show!
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I absolutely loved it, although the writers could have let Finn live. The show didn't need that dramatic twist. There has to be a second season.
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Yes for season 2!!!!!!
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Would love to see a Second season! It truly makes you believe in the good & the true friendships that people are capable of having without the internet, and social media being in the way!!! LOVED IT AND IT WAS HEARTFELT!
Thank you
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I binged Ripple. It was a pleasure to watch a show with no swearing and sex. The storyline was gripping and shot so well. I hated to see it end and I do hope they bring it back for another season.
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#season2
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need season 2 please
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Bring it on!!! Sooner the better
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Please give us Season 2🙏🏼
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I thought it was worth watching, but by the time I saw the last episode I realized it wasn’t interesting enough to keep watching. I thought the acting was pretty bad. Nate and Walter in particular seem to be dragging everything out. It looked more like a stage play with overdramatized speaking then a video that was supposed to be normal interactions
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