Will there be The Gringo Hunters season 2? Renewal status and more

As of July 2025, The Gringo Hunters season 2 has not been officially confirmed by Netflix. The first season, released on July 9, 2025, introduced the viewers to the world of a Mexican special police unit that hunts American fugitives. While the season wrapped up, it left unresolved plot threads that could easily pave the way for second installment.

However, Netflix has yet to make any official announcement regarding the renewal or cancellation of the series. Despite the lack of confirmation, the debut season’s cliffhanger ending and complex narrative suggest potential storylines that The Gringo Hunters season 2 could explore.

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Unresolved threads and potential plotlines for The Gringo Hunters season 2

As The Gringo Hunters season 1 ends with the International Liaison Unit facing new challenges and a dangerous fugitive named Michael Waters, whose triple murder accusations open a fresh investigation. This plot development leaves plenty of room for season 2.

Additionally, the shadowy figure of Joaquin Meyer Rodríguez, whose influence and schemes were central to season 1, remains an active threat to the unit. His promise that the story is far from over indicates that future episodes could delve deeper into political corruption and power struggles.

Other unexplored plotlines include the fallout from Father Murphy’s arrest, and the emerging relationship between Beto and Camila. The show sets the stage for more intricate undercover operations, deeper character development, and new antagonists, which can be explored in The Gringo Hunters season 2 if it were to happen.

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What is The Gringo Hunters all about?

The series tracks the International Liaison Unit—referred to as "The Gringo Hunters"—an actuality-based Mexican police special task force charged with apprehending U.S. fugitives wanted on the lam in Mexico.

On the show, the highly skilled unit operates undercover in Tijuana, extraditing harmful criminals into the United States while fighting corruption and political pressure from within. The killing of a member of their group personalizes the mission, making a procedural thriller more of an enigma.

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The real-life inspiration and production details

Inspired by Kevin Sieff’s 2022 Washington Post report, The Gringo Hunters dramatizes the work of the real International Liaison Unit operating in Mexico. Consisting of 12 episodes, season 1 is produced by Woo Films and Redrum, with Imagine Entertainment as co-producer. The executive producers include Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.

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Cast and characters of The Gringo Hunters

The all-star cast features some familiar faces from other crime dramas, such as Mayra, José, and Manuel are part of Narcos: Mexico as well as The Gringo Hunters.

• Harold Torres as Nico Bernal
• Mayra Hermosillo as Gloria Carbajal
• Manuel Masalva as Beto, an intellectually gifted Air Force transfer
• Gerardo Trejoluna as Chief Gildardo Ortega
• José María Yazpikas Joaquin Meyer-Rodríguez
• Sebastian Roché as Father Elliot Murphy
• Héctor Kotsifakis as Crisantos
• Regina Nava as Camila
• Dagoberto Gama as Temo Lozano

A still from the series (Image via Tudum by Netflix)

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Current status of The Gringo Hunters season 2 and what to expect?

While Netflix has not officially renewed The Gringo Hunters season 2, the combination of unresolved storylines, audience interest, and critical acclaim suggests that a continuation is plausible. The first installment has earned 5.7/10 rating on IMDb.

Fans should watch for any updates from Netflix and its official social media channels. In the meantime, viewers can revisit the first season and follow the story of justice and survival in a dangerous landscape.

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Stay tuned for the latest updates on Netflix's The Gringo Hunters season 2.

Edited by DEEPALI