The arrival of M. Night Shyamalan’s AppleTV+ series Servant came when he was riding on a career high. After a string of hit films, it was a gamble to take his talents to the streaming service, but those who enjoy his twist-heavy formula and weird themes followed him there and it paid off big time. Not only was the show quickly renewed for season two, but a new trailer for it has arrived that promises more creepy doll thrills.
The first season followed a married couple, Sean and Dorothy, played by Toby Kebbell and the always-great Lauren Ambrose, who hire a nanny to care for a “reborn doll” to replace the child they lost during infancy. As strange as that scenario sounds, it pales in comparison to Leanne, the nanny who took the job way too seriously.
Nell Tiger Free plays Leanne, while Rupert Grint is Dorothy’s supportive bro, Julian, who is way over his head with this shit.
The second season shifts the narrative following a big season finale twist (shocker!!), as Leanne returns and reveals her true, dark nature.
Shyamalan directed and co-created the series with BAFTA-nominated writer Tony Basgallop. There will be even more filmmakers taking on episodes in the second season, including Lisa Brühlmann (Blue My Mind), Julia Docournau (Raw), and Isabella Eklof (Holiday).
Servant returns to AppleTV+ on January 15th 2021.
