‘Long Slow Exhale,’ created by Pam Veasey, is a basketball drama television series. It follows a successful women’s collegiate basketball team that is thrown into disarray after assistant coach Eddie is accused of sexual misconduct by the top player. When head coach J.C. Abernathy’s career is imperiled as a result of such a major scandal, she launches an investigation. However, as she digs further, shocking truths and a stunning murder threaten to devastate her loved ones.

The drama has been praised by both viewers and critics for its fascinating narrative and powerful performances by the cast members. As a result, everyone is curious as to when they will be able to see a prospective sequel. To answer this question, here is all we know so far regarding season 2 of ‘Long Slow Exhale.’

Release Date for Long Slow Exhale Season 2

Season 1 of ‘Long Slow Exhale’ premiered on Spectrum Originals and BET on April 4, 2022. The final episode aired on April 25, 2022, making a total of 12 episodes. Here’s all we know so far about the second season.

As of now, neither the creators nor the network have made any official pronouncements about the show’s renewal for a second season. However, considering the great response to the first season, there is a good probability that it will return at least once more. Not only that, but the unexpected ending of season 1 offers a lot of material to be explored further, which will most certainly be handled in the upcoming sophomore season.

Several other shows with similar themes of academic institutions getting into difficulties, such as ‘Elite,’ ‘The A List,’ and ’13 Reasons Why,’ have also returned for at least two seasons. As a result, ‘Long Slow Exhale’ will most likely follow suit and receive one more season.

Given all of the aforementioned factors, as well as the popularity of the first season, it is expected that the prospective season 2 will be rapidly greenlit by the producers before the end of summer 2022. The production timetable set by the producers, as well as the availability of the cast members, will determine when it will appear on our television screens. Season 2 of ‘Long Slow Exhale’ is anticipated to premiere in Q3 2023 if all goes as planned.

Long Slow Exhale Season 2 Cast: Who Could Appear?

If season 2 is announced, Rose Rollins will repeat her role as J.C. Abernathy, and Lyriq Bent will play Garrett, J.C.’s husband. Ian Harding is also anticipated to reprise his role as Eddie Hagan, while Shalini Bathina may appear as Emily Fisk. However, Josh Lucas will not be reprising his role as Hillman Ford because his character has died.

Isabella LaBlanc (Elfrina), Jazmine Stewart (Verdelle), Samantha Bartow (Shannon), Brittney Elena (Corrine Porter), Gabrielle Byndloss (Vivian), Tony Gonzalez (Davon), and Enya Flack are also expected to return (Jillian). Aside from them, the cast list may see some new additions playing new roles in the upcoming tale.

What is the plot of Long Slow Exhale Season 2?

Season 1 follows the Clayton Hall Cougars as they win the women’s collegiate basketball championship under the direction of coach J.C. Abernathy. Shannon, the star three-point shooter, accuses assistant coach Eddie of sexual abuse as they prepare for what is to come. J.C. is shocked by the allegation and is torn between taking sides since, while she supports her pupil, she is also having an adulterous affair with Eddie. Regardless, she supports Shannon, but is greeted with strong opposition from the university’s athletics director, Hillman Ford.

Hillman urges J.C. to grant Eddie’s promotion in order to avoid a scandal, but she refuses at the risk of losing her job. This generates a lot of friction between her and the college administration, but more and more women are coming forward with their stories of sexual abuse. To clear things up, J.C. begins her own investigation into the problem and Hillman’s dubious past when his body is discovered in a car trunk. Meanwhile, while training for the next tournaments, the squad members deal with their own family problems and personal issues.

As the season concludes, it is implied that J.C. solves the issue surrounding sexual claims, but all suspicion of Hillman’s death appears to fall on her and her husband Garrett. The prospective second season will most likely continue up from the dramatic ending of the first and investigate how J.C. and Garrett manage to disentangle themselves from the mess they find themselves in. Furthermore, additional details about Hillman’s life, as well as the role of other university faculty members in his death, will be disclosed.

Corrine’s issues with her father and stepmother, Shannon’s decision to press forward with her charges, and Garrett’s reaction to his wife’s infidelity with Eddie are all plausible story threads. In addition, new plot twists and turns will be included.