The Rain: Season 2
In the second season of the Scandinavian thriller series The Rain, the narrative continues to follow a group of young survivors navigating a post-apocalyptic landscape. Following the initial outbreak of a brutal virus that wiped out most of the population, the stakes escalate as the virus itself becomes increasingly dangerous. The central group of friends is tasked with a race against time to locate a potential cure
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- A brutal virus carried by the rain has wiped out almost all humans in Scandinavia.
- Two siblings emerged from the safety of a bunker six years after the initial outbreak.
- The siblings joined a group of young survivors to search for safety in a world without civilization.
- The series is a Danish post-apocalyptic thriller created by Jannik Tai Mosholt, Esben Toft Jacobsen, and Christian Potalivo.
Season overview
In the second season of the Scandinavian thriller series The Rain, the narrative continues to follow a group of young survivors navigating a post-apocalyptic landscape. Following the initial outbreak of a brutal virus that wiped out most of the population, the stakes escalate as the virus itself becomes increasingly dangerous. The central group of friends is tasked with a race against time to locate a potential cure for the affliction. Their mission is complicated by the persistent threat of Apollon, an organization that continues to close in on them. As the group faces these mounting external pressures, the internal dynamics of the team are challenged, and their loyalties are tested. The season focuses on the characters' ongoing struggle for survival in a world where the rain remains a lethal carrier of the virus. The journey remains a perilous search for safety as the survivors attempt to outmaneuver their pursuers and address the evolving threat of the contagion. The series maintains its focus on the drama and science-fiction elements established in the previous season, highlighting the tension between the characters as they confront the dangers of a collapsed civilization.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Avoid Contact
May 17, 2019 · 38 min
On the run from Apollon soldiers, the group follows a set of coordinates to a base where rebel scientists are working on a vaccine for the virus.
The Truth Hurts
May 17, 2019 · 46 min
Martin accompanies Simone on a journey to retrieve her father's computer. At the base, Patrick stumbles upon a hidden room filled with strange devices.
Stay in Control
May 17, 2019 · 42 min
As Apollon surrounds the base, Simone scrambles to find a cure. Rasmus's secret draws Sarah to him -- but threatens to tear the group apart.
Save Yourself
May 17, 2019 · 49 min
Simone, Martin and Fie pursue Rasmus and Sarah, whose bond deepens while they're on the run. Patrick makes another discovery. Jean tries to console Lea.
Keep It Together
May 17, 2019 · 44 min
Plagued by frightening visions, Rasmus takes his fate into his own hands. Sarah's health worsens. Jean and Lea share a tender moment.
Survival of the Fittest
May 17, 2019 · 42 min
In the wake of their grim encounter, Martin and Patrick race back to the base. Meanwhile, a grief-stricken survivor plots revenge.