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Twisted Metal Renewed For Third Season

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I haven’t heard much chatter about the second season of Twisted Metal, which appeared on Peacock last summer. If you weren’t watching it, you should have been (though if you don’t have Peacock, I get it). While the first season was fine on its own, the second rose above its foundation of sophomoric gags to create some actually engaging television. John, Quiet and the surviving others became more three-dimensional, had character arcs with growth that affected them, and there were some actual legit points of drama in all this comedy. Sweet Tooth is still a total lunatic goofball, though — no worries there.

Because no one seemed to be talking about it, I assumed two were all we would ever get. I didn’t know what the numbers were but sometimes you can smell these things in the air. I smelled wrong. Universal just confirmed today a third season of the show has been ordered. Unfortunately it comes without series co-creator and showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith, who is departing for unclear reasons. His seat will be filled in by David Reed (The Boys, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Magicians).

While Season 1 was all about the buildup to the Twisted Metal tournament, Season 2 featured John entering the event itself. Quiet formed a bond with Mayhem, a young road warrior with a reckless streak that would often put her directly in the path of danger. By the end of the season John, Quiet and Mayhem had become a makeshift family…and then Calypso placed massive bounties on their heads and made them the most hunted people in the apocalypse. It could’ve been hung there, but thankfully it will not be. No word on when we could see this season show up, but Season 2 took two years to make.

Okay, now, Peacock….can you please explain to me why you would can Poker Face at two seasons, despite it being a more popular show than Twisted Metal? Also, Rian Johnson, can YOU explain why you’ll only do a third season with someone else if Natasha Lyonne is replaced with Peter Dinklage? If you hadn’t heard about this, we’re not making up any of it. Sorry for anyone who was following that show. But we WILL get more Twisted Metal!

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FlowerPower

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#1 Nov 19, 2025

I enjoyed the second season a lot because it finally treated the characters like real people. I liked how John and Quiet stopped feeling like simple jokes and became more emotional. Their bond with Mayhem also made the story feel more human. I am happy the show is getting a third season because the ending of season two felt like a big step forward. My only concern is the departure of the original showrunner. Sometimes a new showrunner changes the tone too much. I hope David Reed keeps the mix of humor and tension that season two developed. I also feel confused about Peacock canceling Poker Face so quickly. It had a strong following. Even if I prefer Twisted Metal, it still feels strange when a service renews one show and cancels another that had more attention.

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#2 Nov 19, 2025

When I watched season two, I actually felt surprised because the series became more emotional than I expected. I went in expecting simple action, but the show started exploring loyalty, fear, and trust. Quiet and Mayhem were my favorite part, especially because Mayhem acted like she wanted danger more than safety. Their dynamic felt natural. I am excited for season three, especially now that they are being hunted. I hope the story becomes even stronger. I do worry about losing Michael Jonathan Smith, because he shaped the tone from the start. Still, David Reed worked on some good projects. Maybe the transition will be smooth.

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Albert Whiskers

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#3 Nov 19, 2025

I liked season one more than season two, so the renewal surprised me. Season two was fine for me, but the shift toward emotional storytelling did not fully work. I prefer the show when it leans heavier into action and chaos. Sweet Tooth carried the whole season in my opinion. Still, the cliffhanger was strong, and I want to see where the bounty storyline goes. I hope the new showrunner brings back more tension and less sentimental dialogue. The cancellation of Poker Face does not bother me, but the reasoning behind it still feels unclear.

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#4 Nov 19, 2025

I think this renewal is good news because the world of Twisted Metal has a lot of room to grow. Season two made me more attached to John and Quiet, especially because their conflict felt more grounded. Mayhem added energy to every scene she was in. I want to see how they escape being hunted. What makes me nervous is the showrunner change. When writers shift, characters sometimes lose consistency. I hope this does not happen. The part about Poker Face confused me because I followed that show too, and it deserved more. These decisions from studios sometimes feel random.

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#5 Nov 19, 2025

I am mostly here for Sweet Tooth, so as long as he stays chaotic, I am satisfied. The renewal makes me happy because I felt like season two ended too quickly. I wanted more episodes showing how the tournament affects the world. The Mayhem character was fun, although sometimes she made choices that did not make sense to me. The new showrunner might change the style, but I do not mind experimentation. I never watched Poker Face, but replacing Natasha Lyonne with Peter Dinklage sounds strange.

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#6 Nov 19, 2025

I am excited for season three because season two surprised me. I usually avoid shows based on video games because they feel shallow, but this one improved in the second season. The relationship between John, Quiet, and Mayhem gave the story more emotional weight. The ending left tension that felt unresolved, so I appreciate that we will get answers. I do not like that the creator left because sudden changes can weaken the writing. I also think Peacock makes confusing decisions about cancellations. Poker Face ending early feels like a wasted opportunity.

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#7 Nov 19, 2025

Season two kept me entertained, but I did not think it was amazing. I liked the action more than the emotional scenes. Still, the renewal feels earned because the story now has a clear direction. The bounty idea opens a lot of possibilities for new characters and new locations. I am also curious how David Reed will shape the tone, since his past projects have a mix of humor and drama. The Poker Face situation does not upset me, but the explanation from Rian Johnson feels unusual.

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