“Arthdal Chronicles”, season 2 “Arthdal Chronicles” ( “Chronicles of Arthdal ” in Spanish) is a South Korean television series directed by Kim Won-Seok and written by Kim Young-Hyun and Park Sang-Yeon. This production is an epic fantasy drama that tells the story of people in the mythical land of Arth who write legends like heroes.
The fantasy series aired every Saturday and Sunday on the Korean television network tvN. And it premiered internationally on Netflix as of June 1, 2019.
The first season of “Arthdal Chronicles” is made up of 18 chapters and stars actors Jang Dong-gun, Song Joong -ki, Kim Ji-won, and Kim Ok-Vin. It is a story of mythical heroes, their struggle, unity, and love for the people who live in a virtual land called Arth.
It should be remembered that the drama aired its final episode on September 22, since then there were many doubts among viewers about whether there will be a continuation of this mythical story.
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Chapter 18 of the Korean series left open the possibility of a continuation with new episodes. For this reason, fans began to speculate about the realization of a second season.
Following the broadcast of the last chapter, a statement issued by the tvN network hinted at a second season, saying that the drama was originally planned to have several seasons and that they hoped to move forward with a second installment, implying that the first 18 episodes were, of doing, just one season.
Will “Arthdal Chronicles” Have Season 2?
To answer the speculation, a source from the drama started on September 23, “From its inception, ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ was planned as a drama with many seasons. The staff would definitely like to move forward with a second season. The ending credits clip in episode 18 reflected that wish. ”
“However, a second season is not possible only with the wish of the staff, there must also be support from the viewers. We will examine several factors and make a final decision soon. We will do our best to move forward with a second season, “they added.
“Arthdal Chronicles” is produced by Korean cable station tvN and Studio Dragon. These two companies are still actively engaged in talks about whether to continue the series.
There are some factors to take into account in order to make the decision to continue the story. Financial issues can be part of the equation. Despite an all-star cast and massive production budget, the drama received mixed reviews and lower-than-expected viewership ratings, peaking at 8.9 percent nationwide.
According to the Korea Herald, the unexpectedly lower audience ratings puzzled investors and may have caused a drop in Studio Dragon’s stock price.
TvN’s statement also hinted that it might not be possible to continue with more episodes, but that the decision was pending. So fans will have to wait for confirmation, but from the above, it is highly likely.
At the end of episode 18 of “Arthdal Chronicles”, the forces of good and evil finally consolidate and are ready for an epic battle. Only that didn’t happen.
Would the forces of good, led by Song Joong K i’s hero character, triumph? Or would the armies, led by Jang Dong-Gun destroy them? Will it take a second season for the forces of good to triumph or fail? It is only a matter of time to find out.
Trailer Of “Arthdal Chronicles”
“Arthdal Chronicles” stars Jang Dong Gun as the warrior who wants to be king, Song Joong Ki playing the dual role of an inspiring hero and a devilish prince, Kim Ji Won as an idealistic priestess and Kim Ok Bin as a woman eager to take on. the throne role.
The Korean series takes place in the mythical Bronze Age kingdom known as Arthdal, which in its greed tries to dominate neighboring lands and towns. The people of Arthdal have discovered technology that allows easy victories for neighboring lands, but their rulers have little compassion for human life and freedom.