The Tourist follows the perspective of a man, played by Jamie Dornan (A Haunting in Venice), who mysteriously wakes up in the Australian outbacks and suffers amnesia, but he goes on a journey to find clues of his forgotten past. The mystery thriller series first made its debut back on January 1st, 2022.
According to Screenrant, the season one finale tells about the man confronted by Helen Chambers, played by Danielle Macdonald(Bird Box). He finds out he secretly stuffed the drugs into bodies, which leads to the death of two women. Along with the return of Dornan and Macdonald, season two will introduce a roster of new characters including Detective Ruairi Slater , played by Conor MacNeill(Orthodox).
A trailer for the upcoming second season was released, which gives us a glimpse into what is in store. We see Elliot and Helen have become a couple, but then unfortunate events occur, in which Elliot is kidnapped through his journey of self-discovery. According to Screenrant, the second season has been endorsed by legendary writer, Stephen King, (The Mist) and is set to premiere on Netflix on February 29. It will consist of six episodes.
According to Screenrant, the series was originally licensed to stream on Max, but when the streamer decided not to pick up season two, it was taken by Netflix. The Tourist‘s first season was noted to be the most-watched drama in the UK. The second season will delve more into Elliot’s shrouded past reveal more about the character, and answer some of the unanswered questions from the previous season.
Until the second season premieres, viewers can watch the first season on Netflix. Whether you’re a fan or new to the series, The Tourist will keep you on the edge of your seat with its unique blend of mystery and suspense. The fans are left to wonder if Elliot will outrun his demons and build a future with Helen or be haunted by them.