The Terminal List Season 2's 4-Year Delay Explained By Author Jack Carr
Season 2 of The Terminal List has finally been released after a four-year hiatus from the first season, and Jack Carr has come out to explain what took so long.
The Terminal List released its second season on Prime Video on October 21, 2026, four years after its first season debuted in 2022. This lengthy gap between seasons is rare, with only Euphoria Season 3 having a similar delay. The author of the books The Terminal List is adapted from, Jack Carr, revealed to People magazine the reasons behind the extended delay.
The primary factor, he explained, was the 2023 Hollywood strikes that affected the entire industry. The Writers Guild of America strike lasted from May 2 to September 26, 2023, while the SAG-AFTRA strike occurred from July 14 to December 5, 2023. These prolonged strikes significantly delayed the production of The Terminal List. However, Carr also attributed the delay to Chris Pratt's filming commitments scheduled two years out.
Despite the long wait, Carr expressed hope that Season 3 would not face such a lengthy delay. The scale of Season 2 was also larger than the first, with the show filming in various locations worldwide. This extensive production effort brought the cast and crew closer together, according to Carr, who noted that they became good friends over the last few years.
Fans may have been disappointed with the extended wait, but the absence of a major cliffhanger at the end of Season 1 provided some relief. Unlike the unresolved finale of Severance Season 1, The Terminal List Season 1 concluded with a sense of closure, allowing the show to build anticipation for the next installment without demanding an immediate sequel.
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