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Season 2 – Rectify

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Sundance Channel's first wholly owned scripted series stars Aden Young as Daniel Holden, who spends nearly 20 years on death row for the rape and murder of a teenage girl, before new DNA evidence nullifies his conviction. He returns home, but he's far from welcomed. He's an outsider now in a town that remains divided by his alleged crime, and contributing to his uncertain future is the man who prosecuted him -- riding that notoriety to become a state senator -- is plotting to reopen the case. As he struggles to adapt, Daniel is comforted by support from his younger sister, Amantha, who has always believed in his innocence and has worked her entire adult life to secure his release. Not so for Ted Jr., Daniel's stepbrother with whom he has no relationship. Insecure and manipulative, Ted is skeptical of Daniel's motives and will do anything to protect his family.

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Rectify — Season 2

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Its scenic landscapes and rewarding slow burn prove Rectify's second season to be just as good, if not better, than the first.

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Geordie Gray The Australian 01/03/2024
So often, TV feels like it’s doing too much...Rectify is a balm for that kind of television. Go to Full Review Lara Zarum Globe and Mail 02/17/2016
Rectify is leisured and sullen and contemplative, like Don Draper if his identity crisis were set in the present-day South. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire 08/07/2014
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Creator Ray McKinnon crafted something truly original a year ago, and he appears to have done it again a year later. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/02/2018
It will be interesting to see what Rectify does with an extended ten-episode season, but if the first three are any indication, it will continue to be a profoundly engrossing character study, brimming with lyrical beauty. Go to Full Review Brittany Volk Tampa Bay Times 05/26/2015
The second season has many of its greatest scenes in Daniel's mind as he explores who he's becoming. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Guide 06/20/2014
It's hard not to be moved by Rectify's unique approach to a redemption story, with an aching tenderness cloaked in a suffocating sadness. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Anton A @RT22107531 01/16/2022 The ending of the season is a bit odd. I'd even say it makes no sense for Daniel to do what he did. See more charles b @Chazbro245 05/13/2020 Top notch TV! Great cast of characters,excellent story line,and intelligent dialogue. See more 12/03/2018 Picks up right where it left off with one of the best dramas on TV See more 12/17/2017 Dear god this is a horrible show! ?? See more jed i @RT01296269 04/11/2016 6.3/10 — "Okay"/"Watchable" See more 08/15/2015 A better sophomore year for Rectify, that makes good use of augmenting the first seasons strengths. Like the first year, Rectify is a slow burn, and intermittingly boring and melodramatic, but it fires on all cylinders when it comes to pay off. Calculated and well-perfomed, Rectify remains an impressive drama, even if its scenery chewing and lack of levity won't be for everyone. See more Read all reviews
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Aden Young

Daniel Holden

Abigail Spencer

Amantha Holden

Adelaide Clemens

Tawney Talbot

Bruce McKinnon

Ted Talbot Sr.

Clayne Crawford

Ted Talbot Jr.

Hal Holbrook

Rutherford Gaines

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 19, 2014 Running With the Bull In the aftermath of Daniel's beating, his family fears the worst; Ted, Jr. hides a shameful secret from his wife. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 26, 2014 Sleeping Giants Janet and Amantha await Daniel pulling out of his induced coma; Teddy's business plans are derailed by some unwelcome news. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 3, 2014 Charlie Darwin Daniel makes a startling decision and loyalties are tested; Teddy asks Tawney for a favor; Jon Stern gains a valuable insight. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 10, 2014 Donald the Normal Daniel enjoys a taste of anonymity in Atlanta; Amantha considers a depressing new plan; Teddy reaches out to an unlikely friend. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 17, 2014 Act as If Daniel encounters an unusual local entrepreneur; Amantha struggles with a new role; Ted, Sr.'s patience is tested; Tawney makes a decision. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 24, 2014 Mazel Tov Daniel disappears on an unusual errand; Janet's family surprises her some unexpected birthday gifts. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 31, 2014 Weird As You Daniel seeks answers; Jon Stern meets with D.A. Sondra Person; Senator Foulkes takes on an unpleasant task; Amantha bonds with a coworker. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 7, 2014 The Great Destroyer Daniel reluctantly asks for help; startling news leads to a heated debate in the Talbot house; CJ Pickens reveals some unsettling information. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 14, 2014 Until You're Blue Amantha lets off some steam; Ted, Jr. becomes frustrated by recent events; Ted, Sr.tries to protect his family; Daniel must make a difficult decision. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 21, 2014 Unhinged Daniel has concerns about Jon Stern's advice; Tawney reconsiders several choices; Ted, Jr. asks a favor. Details

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Rectify — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Stephen Gyllenhaal, Seith Mann, Sanaa Hamri, Jim McKay, Andrew Bernstein, Billy Gierhart, Dennie Gordon, David Lowery
Executive Producer
Mark Johnson, Melissa Bernstein
Screenwriter
Ray McKinnon, Scott Teems, Coleman Herbert, Victoria Morrow, Kate Powers, Chad Feehan
Network
SundanceTV
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 19, 2014