Warrior Nun has been raised from the dead for a third season.
Warrior Nun came back for its second season on Netflix in early November 2022 and fans are already longing for the next season, but will there be one? Here's everything we know about Warrior Nun season 3...
Showrunner Simon Barry took to Twitter on June 28th to announce the exciting return of the demon-slaying nunsploitation series. The show's revival owes its gratitude to the fans whose voices and passion reached a crescendo, compelling Netflix to give the series another shot. Barry’s tweet radiated optimism: "I’m happy to officially report that because of your combined voices, passion, and amazing efforts - #WarriorNun will return and is going to be more EPIC than you could imagine."
Today I’m happy to officially report that because of your combined voices, passion and amazing efforts - #WarriorNun will return and is going to be more EPIC than you could imagine. More details to come! SOON! Thank-you!! #SaveWarriorNun #WarriorNunSaved ❤️🎬 pic.twitter.com/yuTbRR2L3q
— Simon Barry (@SimonDavisBarry) June 28, 2023
This development marks a significant victory for fans who waged relentless campaigns to keep the show alive. It's also a departure from Netflix's usual stance, as the streaming giant rarely reverses its decisions on cancellations. However, amidst this celebration, details about what exactly "will be back" entails remain shrouded in mystery. Will we witness another full season? Could it be a concluding movie? Might the show even find a new streaming home? While we place our bets on a limited-series run that wraps up the story fittingly, nothing official has been disclosed beyond Barry's tantalizing message.
Back in July 2020, Simon Barry shared a glimpse into his grand plans for Warrior Nun. Speaking to Inverse, he hinted at a future that stretched far beyond the potential third season: "With Warrior Nun, I would give it a window because we're still so early in the process of developing it. Anything between five and seven seasons would be lovely." It's clear that Barry hasn't abandoned the hope of seeing Warrior Nun find its place beyond the streaming confines of Netflix.
The landscape seems open for various possibilities. While details remain scarce, the future could potentially hold spin-offs, movie adaptations, or perhaps even an extended universe that delves deeper into the rich lore of Warrior Nun.
Over three years have elapsed since Warrior Nun first graced our screens, and while some of that time was swallowed by pandemic-induced production delays, it's a promising sign that the wheels are turning once more. If a third season is indeed in the works, we might expect a release pattern that aligns with previous timelines. Could we be blessed with new episodes in 2024? With unwavering faith, we just might.
No Warrior Nun venture would be complete without Alba Baptista, who portrays the lead role of Ava Silva. It's a safe assumption that she'll grace our screens in season three if the show finds a new streaming home. While we anticipate her return, let's also anticipate the reappearance of other beloved characters:
- Thekla Reuten as Jillian Salvius
- Lorena Andrea as Sister Lilith
- Kristina Tonteri-Young as Sister Beatrice
- Tristan Ulloa as Father Vincent
- Sylvia De Fanti as Mother Superior
However, one name is notably absent from this list: Toya Turner. Unfortunately, Turner's character, Shotgun Mary, won't be making a comeback. Season two revealed that her character met an abrupt end due to Adriel's forces overwhelming her at the close of season one. Showrunner Simon Barry shared insights into this unexpected turn, explaining that Turner's departure led to a hurried reconfiguration of the storyline to maintain coherence. Recasting Shotgun Mary was deemed unsuitable, considering the iconic status of the character.
Warrior Nun boasts a knack for leaving us hanging on cliffhangers, and the conclusion of season two was no exception. That's why we yearn for more. Adriel's newfound dominion over the earth appears to have unwittingly shielded humanity from an even greater impending menace from his realm. This revelation tees up an imminent war, which poses a considerable challenge for our beloved Warrior Nun. Ava's journey, fraught with complexities involving the Halo and Lilith's mysterious transformation, is bound to captivate us once more. With a creator like Simon Barry, who originally envisioned a five-to-seven-season arc, the potential narrative directions are boundless.
Despite the uncertainties that lie ahead, we can rely on Ava's resilience and Barry's creative genius to guide us through an immersive journey, filled with surprises, dilemmas, and triumphs.
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