According to TVLine, the psychological thriller Surface, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle, Lift), is set to make its highly anticipated return on Apple TV+. Season two will premiere on Friday, February 21. New episodes will drop weekly on Fridays, continuing the suspense-filled journey that captivated viewers in its first season.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw reprises her role as Sophie, woman grappling with severe amnesia after surviving a suicide attempt. As mentioned by TVLine, season two takes Sophie to London as she pieces together the secrets of her mysterious past. According to the official synopsis, Sophie uses limited clues and stolen resources to infiltrate elite British society. Along the way, she uncovers ties to a wealthy heiress and begins to untangle a scandal involving dangerous individuals she’s grown close to. The plot thickens when a journalist contacts Sophie unexpectedly, revealing their shared mission to expose the very scandal she’s now entangled in.
The upcoming season introduces a roster of new characters portrayed by accomplished actors. Among them is Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso, The Good Liar), who plays Quinn, Eliza’s brother. Described as a “privileged scion of a troubled, old-money family,” Quinn is determined to redefine his family’s legacy while battling his own darker tendencies. According to TVLine, viewers can expect Dunster to bring depth and nuance to this intriguing character.
Joining Dunster in the new season are Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire, Immortals), Rupert Graves (Sherlock, His Last View), Joely Richardson (Nip/Tuck, 101 Dalmatians), Gavin Drea (Daisy Jones & The Six, Wedding Seasons), Tara Fitzgerald (Game of Thrones, Sirens), and Nina Sosanya (Baby Reindeer, Screw). Returning cast members include Oliver Jackson-Cohen (Emily, Wilderness) and Millie Brady (Teen Spirit, The Queen’s Gambit), further enriching the drama.
Also mentioned by TVLine, Surface earned critical acclaim for its intricate storytelling and Mbatha-Raw’s gripping performance in season one. With its return, the series promises to deliver another layer of psychological twists, emotional depth, and suspense that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Fans can mark their calendars and prepare for a thrilling ride when the show returns this February.