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Season 2 – Joe Pickett

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Game warden Joe Pickett and his family navigate the shifting sociopolitical climate of a rural town on the verge of economic collapse; when a murder victim winds up on Joe's doorstep, the Picketts find themselves embroiled in a larger conspiracy.
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Critics Reviews

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Graeme Blundell The Australian Jun 27, 2023
It’s a dark, noirish episode with which to start the new season, directed with skill by Woolfenden. He develops a corrosive nihilism that appears to have infected many of Pickett’s antagonists in this second season. Go to Full Review Nina Metz Chicago Tribune Jun 1, 2023
2.5/4
It’s modestly absorbing, perfectly fine, tick-above-average TV viewing. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jul 24, 2023
It’s engrossing, Dorman (and Guill) are compelling, and the series sometimes feels weirdly familiar, like Wynonna Earp minus the sci-fi. Go to Full Review Ricky Valero Ready Steady Cut Jun 8, 2023
4/5
Fans of Joe Pickett Season 1 will be rewarded as Season 2 is top-notch. Go to Full Review Johnny Loftus Decider Jun 5, 2023
A winning chemistry between all of the members of the family thrives at the center of Joe Pickett, a neo-Western with its own take on the various troubles that weave their way into the mountains and grand vistas of Wyoming. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cynthia C. @RT68125412 May 19, 2026 Loved both season 1 and 2! Loved the fact the actors were so real! Great cast and story line !! Why was this show cancelled! So tired of sit coms and survivor type shows….. See more Dragoslav P @mxhcmxhc Jan 5, 2026 Season 2 is just devolving in a plot hole mess. Cricket and Nate arc is on elementary school level. But all in all, the show has a good vibe and is nice to watch. See more Amanda N @RT86708996 Sep 20, 2025 This season holds together reasonably well until episodes 8/9, when the narrative takes a significant downturn. The portrayal of Mary Beth Pickett and Joe shifts dramatically, rendering them unrelatable and overly self-absorbed and at times, just plain stupid. Their storylines are framed in a way that comes across as self-important and disconnected, with strong undertones of white saviorism that diminish the integrity of the narrative. While the series sets out to address the serious issue of sexual violence against Native American women, it ultimately diverts focus to the personal dramas of the Pickett family. This framing not only undermines the gravity of the central theme but also results in a storyline that feels tone-deaf. I’m still rating it well and it’s still worth a watch because the storyline overall is interesting and important. I just wished they handled that aspect better. See more M M @RT13675121 Jul 29, 2025 I enjoyed both seasons. Its too bad CJ Box didn't like the direction of the show because I thought it did an okay job staying near to the books. While it wasn't perfect, it was still enjoyable. It's a shame it's over. See more Kat D @Brewster_82 Jul 29, 2025 I love this show. The build up, depth of characters and storylines are all fantastic. I’m so disappointed it’s been cancelled 😢 See more Cuan Chai M @cuanchai Jul 21, 2025 I'm not sure why this show was cancelled. It was a bit whimsical and bumpy at times, but the writers somehow always managed to land the plane—almost like magic. See more Read all reviews
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John Erick Dowdle

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Drew Dowdle

Creator

Michael Dorman

Joe Pickett

Julianna Guill

Marybeth Pickett

Sharon Lawrence

Missy Vankeuren

Paul Sparks

Wacey Hedeman

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 4, 2023 The Missing and the Dead One year after the violent attack on the Pickett family, Joe and Marybeth try to pick up the pieces and move forward together; Joe journeys deep into the forest on the mysterious Bermuda Mountain in search of a lost hunter and makes a grim discovery. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 4, 2023 The Question Why Injured and alone on Bermuda Mountain, Joe encounters a mysterious cabin as he tries to escape the grim threat stalking him through the night; Marybeth grows increasingly desperate for answers and makes a choice that will affect her whole family. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 11, 2023 Stop the Slaughter! An anti-hunting activist stirs up trouble in Saddlestring when he hears about the tragic death of a local hunter; Joe grapples with what really happened on Bermuda Mountain and searches for answers as he investigates the death. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 18, 2023 Buck Wild Joe heads to the crime scene to lay a trap for the killer with the help of Buck Lothar; anti-hunting activist Klamath Moore continues to stir up trouble in Saddlestring; Sheridan has a run-in at school and connects some unexpected dots for Marybeth. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 25, 2023 Heads Will Roll While the governor shuts down hunting season, Joe searches for the truth in the aftermath of the new murders at the crime scene; Marybeth discovers a disturbing pattern of events; Nate and Cricket search for answers. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 2, 2023 Ducks and Falcons Joe searches for the truth in Cheyenne when Sheriff Barnum and Deputy McLanahan shut him out of the murder investigation; Nate and Cricket seek answers to questions of their own in Idaho; Sheridan and April do a school project about their families. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 9, 2023 Fair Chase As the focus shifts to a new suspect, Joe decides to trust an old enemy; Cricket delivers much-needed information to Charlie Left Hand about the missing persons investigation; meanwhile, the killer is lured back to the crime scene. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 16, 2023 A Call for Help Joe and Marybeth make a shocking discovery, as the truth behind Marissa's disappearance is revealed; Shannon strikes a risky deal with the sheriff. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 23, 2023 If This Is Goodbye In a desperate bid to set things right, Marybeth makes a decision that will change her life forever; Shannon grieves her murdered husband while on the run from the law and Joe comes face-to-face with trauma from his past. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 30, 2023 The Third Way Joe makes an uneasy truce in his pursuit for justice; Shannon encounters an unexpected band of militia men hell-bent on silencing her; Marybeth and Cricket arrange a long overdue reunion; McLanahan receives an unexpected promotion. Details

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Season Info

Director
John Erick Dowdle, Blackhorse Lowe, Janice Cooke, Drew Dowdle, Stephen Woolfenden, Shana Stein
Creator
John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
Executive Producer
John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle, Doug Wick, Lucy Fisher, C.J. Box
Screenwriter
John Erick Dowdle, Stacy Chbosky, Nelson Greaves, Sarah Marie Masson, Alice Dennard, Diego D. Moreno, Isaac Gómez
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 4, 2023
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