A Preview of Season 2 of ‘Heels’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Alexander Ludwig and Stephen Amell as Ace Spade and Jack Spade in Season 2 of ‘Heels’. (Photo Courtesy of STARZ.)

One thing that television fans can agree upon, is that the anticipation of a second season of a beloved television show… is quite the unnerving experience. Simply because… time and time again, we’ve seen some strange things happen when a runaway hit returns to the airwaves for season two. Such as a reinvention of the series, or it become vastly bigger in scope when it doesn’t need to go that route. Or the status quo is maintained and there’s no growth for the story or the characters or the series just implodes over its success. Because there is a lot of pressure to deliver for the creative team and sometimes… that pressure can lead to mistakes. And well… the audience simply won’t be comfortable until they know that the creatives in charge are comfortable and confident with the story they are telling and know exactly where to take it. 
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If anything, that anticipation is top of mind today, simply because there are undoubtedly fans out there feeling that tinge of worry when it comes to the hit STARZ series, Heels. Because season one, was nothing short of an outright masterpiece storytelling wise. Lightning in a bottle if you will. For its storytelling was sublime, as was its explorations on the power of our dreams and the realities that come with chasing them, and it didn’t hurt that fine acting only added to that and well… that ending was something else. Since it featured a moment so powerful and so magnificent, that following it up seems akin to an impossible task. All of which, brings forth that anxiety and well, since we are a few weeks out from the season two premiere of the show, now is the perfect time to preview year two of the Duffy Wrestling League in a spoiler-free manner of course and… assuage your fears.

Because the fact of the matter is, season two of Heels, is utter perfection. Thanks in part to the fact that there is no more setup and introduction to be done here. We know the men and women of the DWL, we already relate to them and love them through and through… so now is the time for this series to just dive in and grow them in a manner that feels organic and right, really. Which the show accomplishes by perfectly continuing the story we left behind and exploring what comes next for the DWL and its loyal wrestlers. Which leads to some powerful moments this season, the kind that have us rooting for this crew like never before as they take on new challenges and use that big night to push forward in a manner, they weren’t sure they were capable of a year ago. And of course, since this series is eager to explore the human condition and what we face in life, it makes sure to use those moments to offer up a grand exploration of one powerful topic.

Specifically… what do we do, and who do we become when our dreams become reality. Because we saw how season one ended, with a packed house and fans clamoring for more, and that means… Jack Spade and his team made it. They accomplished the impossible and brought forth their dream… so now what? And that too leads to some powerful and fascinating moments and sequences. The kind that reflects upon the journey that brought everyone to this point, what it means to finally have what we want and what that success affords us. Which is how this show becomes bigger and bolder in nature, without ever deviating from what we love. Because that is a powerful concept to think about, especially since the prevailing belief is that life is peachy keen when we achieve our dreams. If anything, pondering on a such a deep and powerful concept only enhances this already incredible story further and it really does manage to invest us deeper into a world that we already cannot get enough of. Making this… a perfect second season through and through.

One that is of course, anchored by the finest writing and directing around, courtesy of a talented writer’s room and visionary directors led by Mike O’Malley and Pete Segal. Plus, this year’s acting… is the stuff of legend. Since every single cast member brings their A-game to the table this year courtesy of the passion they harbor for this series, and the best news of all… is that we are indeed quite close to the return of this series. For Heels is back on the airwaves on Friday, July 28, 2023, and we simply cannot wait to geek out with all of you again over this incredible series. Nor can we wait to share our interviews with cast members, Stephen Amell (Jack Spade), Alexander Ludwig (Ace Spade), Alison Luff (Staci Spade), Mary McCormack (Willie), Allen Maldonaldo (Rooster), Robbie Ramos (Diego Cottonmouth), and Trey Tucker (Bobby Pin) as we count down the days to the return of the most ambitious show on television.

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