Twisted Metal season 2 must answer a number of important questions related to open-ended storylines and the video game franchise. Adapting the famous PlayStation franchise, Twisted Metal follows an amnesiac named John Doe who travels from New San Francisco to New Chicago and back on a job. Afterward, he finds himself getting forced into a demolition derby. However, the season ended on a cliffhanger. After half a year of waiting, Peacock officially renewed Twisted Metal for season 2.
This opens so many possibilities for the characters and cars for Twisted Metal season 2. The upcoming season has already teased characters like Axel, Calypso, and Mr. Grimm. It can introduce fan-favorite vehicles like Thumper and Spectre. However, the writers must also take the time to answer questions left open by Twisted Metal season 1.
10 How Will Twisted Metal Structure The Demolition Derby?
The Demolition Derby Shouldn’t Be A Free For All
In the Twisted Metal video games, the demolition derby has no real rules. Each player selects their character, car, and weapons. They can upgrade by picking up items around the stage. The last driver alive wins the demolition derby, meaning players must wipe out all their opponents. Despite this function that is found within all the games, Peacock’s Twisted Metal TV series could include more rules and guidelines. It’d behoove them to include multiple rounds or a tiered competition. Ultimately, Twisted Metal season 2 will set the tone and expectations for any future seasons of the demolition derby series.
9 Will Rob Zombie Appear In Twisted Metal Season 2?
The Most Desired Character For The Twisted Metal TV Show
One of the biggest questions on the minds of fans of the video game franchise is whether Twisted Metal season 2 could incorporate the bizarre celebrity character from the video games — Rob Zombie. The famous metal singer appeared as a playable character in Twisted Metal 4, driving his Dragula. The eponymous song also became an integral part of Twisted Metal lore to the point that fans of the video games waited to hear the song in Twisted Metal season 1. There is still hope that Rob Zombie, or at least the iconic Twisted Metal game song, will appear in season 2.
8 What Happened To John Doe’s Sister, Dollface?
Dollface Needs A Well-Developed Origin Story
Because she appeared at the ending of Twisted Metal season 1, Dollface will undoubtedly appear in the second season as well. Dollface has a new origin story likely unrelated to any of her video game iterations. The finale establishes Dollface as John Doe’s sister, leading to questions about how she got where she is. It’s a mystery what happened to Dollface and why she’s seemingly leading an anarchist group.
Twisted Metal season 2 could integrate the storyline from Twisted Metal: Black, where Dollface has an extremely dysfunctional family. Her father blames Dollface for her mom’s death. Eventually, she gets sent to Blackfield Asylum. Unfortunately, even if they use source material, they’ll still have to explore Dollface’s background.
7 What Role Will Calypso Play In Twisted Metal Season 2?
Calypso Plays A Major Role In The Video Games
In the Twisted Metal video games, Calypso is the big bad responsible for the demolition derby competition. After dying in a car crash, he went to hell, where he met Satan. Satan gave him supernatural abilities, which he would use to run the demolition derby. Calypso can grant any wishes, a power that he uses as a prize for winning. These wishes always backfire on the winner. Despite this, Twisted Metal season 1 presents Calypso as one of the competitors in the demolition. Twisted Metal season 2 will need to explain who Calypso is in relation to the demolition derby and what role he will play.
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6 Will The Real Raven Show Up In Twisted Metal Season 2?
Neve Campbell’s Raven Isn’t Good Enough
While many of the characters were adapted well in Twisted Metal season 1, the series faltered with Neve Campbell’s Raven. The character herself is fine, but her name caused confusion due to the video game character of the same name. Campbell’s Raven has nothing in common with the eponymous character, and Twisted Metal season 2 would do well to include the real Raven from the video game series. If they intend the TV series Raven to be the same as the video game character, they will need to make that abundantly clear. Additionally, they will need to provide better connections between the two characters.
5 What Is John Doe’s Background in Twisted Metal?
Twisted Metal Season 2 Needs To Develop Doe’s Background
Toward the end of Twisted Metal season 1, the series provided bits of information about John Doe’s childhood and family. They hinted at why his memories were missing. However, they don’t supply very much information about John Doe overall. Twisted Metal season 2 has the potential to clear up John Doe’s background, explaining why he is the way he is. This would also help clarify the character’s relationships with others, like Dollface and Quiet.
4 Will John And Quiet Reunite?
John Does And Quiet Lead Twisted Metal Season 1
One of the biggest questions looming after Twisted Metal season 1 is whether John Doe and Quiet will reunite in season 2. The pair developed such a strong bond that it would be a shame for them not to get back together. Also, considering Quiet meets John Doe’s sister, Dollface, at the end of Twisted Metal season 1, it seems highly likely that the two characters will come back together at some point. However, when, why, and how remain a mystery at this point.
3 Which Axel Origin Story Will Twisted Metal Use?
Axel Has Two Different Origin Stories In The Video Games
The ending of season 1 shows Axel as one of the characters who will partake in the demolition derby and Twisted Metal season 2. Axel is a character who is famously strapped between two gigantic wheels. His presence brings up many questions about how the protection team will bring the character to life. Additionally, Axel possesses two origin stories within the video game franchise.
In Axel’s original origin story, his abusive father strapped his arms and legs to the wheels. In Twisted Metal: Black, Axel straps himself to the wheels as penance for his wife’s death. Considering Twisted Metal season 1 took the time to flush out Sweet Tooth’s origin story, the second season will need to do the same for Axel, establishing one as the origin story for the TV series.
2 How Will Sweet Tooth Come Back in Twisted Metal Season 2?
Sweet Tooth Will Return In Season 2
The end scene for Twisted Metal season 1 establishes that Sweet Tooth survived the battle. Considering the villain is iconic, he will inevitably reappear in Twisted Metal season 2. However, the manner of his return remains unclear. Sweet Tooth is a playable character within the Twisted Metal games, implying that he may enter the demolition derby in Twisted Metal season 2. At this point, he is well-known, though. This will likely make it difficult for him to compete.
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1 Will Twisted Metal Incorporate Supernatural Elements From The Games?
Twisted Metal Season 2 Could Take Include A Supernatural Twist
Twisted Metal season 2 will need to make a big decision about the direction of the series. The video games include multiple instances of the supernatural. The most obvious example is Calypso; however, Mr. Grimm, Minion, Sweet Tooth, and Ash also have supernatural backgrounds. Twisted Metal could fuse the dystopian style with the supernatural, making the show unique. This could potentially backfire, though, lessening themes and messages present in Twisted Metal season 1.
Twisted Metal
Based on the PlayStation franchise of the same name, Twisted Metal heads to the small screen as a live-action series. Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions partnered to develop the show, with the series based on a story by Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
- Release Date
- July 27, 2023
- Cast
- Anthony Mackie , Stephanie Beatriz , Joe Seanoa , Will Arnett , Thomas Haden Church
- Genres
- Action
- Rating
- TV-MA
- Seasons
- 1
- Season List
- Twisted Metal – Season 1
- Creator(s)
- Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick , Michael Jonathan Smith
- Writers
- Rhett Reese , Michael Jonathan Smith , Paul Wernick
- Streaming Service(s)
- Peacock
- Franchise(s)
- Twisted Metal
