Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2 preview: greatest binge watch of your life

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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:55:14 +0000

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Night City never sleeps

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like Season 1 of Cyberpunk Edgerunners , returning for a second outing was never going to be easy. Setting the bar so high youll need top-shelf cybernetics to make that leap but with Edgerunners Season 2, Studio Trigger yet again proves why it stands alone as master animators of high-octane
action that is as visually stunning as it is visceral.

The story itself will be familiar in theme and setting to fans of
Edgerunner's first outing, but the series is more of an anthology than direct follow-ons to what came before. The events of the first season are referenced
David is a known Night City legend by characters in the show but dont
expect to see any follow-ups on Lucy or other stories.

Instead Edgerunners gives us a whole new cast focused on budding
videographer Roman, the chrome-obsessed renegade Talia, cyberpsychosis-survivor King, and revenge-fuelled netrunner D whose individual stories cross and diverge as the events of Season 2 unfold. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: (Image credit: Netflix / CDPR) Dont worry, things are easy to follow, and the plots develop at an excellent pace keeping you engaged while also making sure characters arent abandoned for longer than you want. To some extent, you *could* start here considering the disconnect to Season 1, but (1) youll be missing out on a phenomenal season of animated TV, and (2) while the characters dont make a return, the world of Cyberpunk and Night City and its factions do. You may like The Gentlemen season 2 review: a darker, meaner and more brutal return to Netflix MobLand season 2 review: an outrageously good return to the Harrigan's chaos Ransom Canyon season 2 review: no Dutton Ranch, but a beautifully heartfelt soap opera

More generally, Season 2 is fuelled by the same themes as its predecessor,
and there are familiarities between the new cast and Maines crew. Theres naivety and dreams of a different world to what exists, grizzled veterans and long-standing grudges between factions, and a looming sense of inevitable tragedy that seems to eventually catch up with everyone in Night City.

The context of Season 1 will help you better appreciate Season 2, even if it isnt necessarily required reading (though required or not, youre depriving yourself if you skip it). Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. (Image credit: Netflix / CDPR) Im aiming to keep things spoiler-lite for this preview, so Ill cut myself off here before I get into more specific plot details and shift gear to the animation.

Simply put: its sublime.

Studio Trigger is well known for its dazzling action delivering artistically beautiful scenes of violence, but also graphically gory fight scenes that
make it clear you never want to be on the wrong side of a gunfight. What to read next The Crow Girl season 2 is the unhinged crime drama to stream on Paramount+ this weekend Reacher season 4 review: not as bad as season 2, but far from brilliant Black Torch fans should expect the unexpected in upcoming anime episodes

Each combat encounter is unique too, with Studio Trigger finding ways to keep its action constantly feeling fresh rather than just repetitive brawls and shootouts, thanks to engaging set pieces and aesthetic flashes that make
every gory execution different from the last.

This was showcased in Season 1, and that same mastery is present in Season 2. But I love the artistic approaches taken in the shows calmer moments too. The grainy film footage effect of Romans recordings gives the technofuturistic events an appropriately vintage quality; Ds traumatic and hazy flashbacks are rendered with minimal, blocky colors and silhouettes. (Image credit: Netflix
/ CDPR) There are also playful anime moments. Romans over-the-top visual reaction to hearing of a rare 35mm camera almost doesnt fit the gritty
reality around him, but helps to cement his position of child-like wonder
one that has yet to be corrupted by the harsh reality of Night City.

In every case these artistic choices dont add to a frenetic chaos they emphasise moments both in and out of action, provide a deeper insight into
the psyche of the characters, and bring the world of Cyberpunk Edgerunners to life in all its technofuturistic glory.

If you have a Netflix subscription and havent experienced Cyberpunk Edgerunners yet, youre doing yourself a disservice stop reading and get over there. Season 1 and now Season 2 are masterclasses in animated excellence
that are sure to delight fans and non-fans of anime alike.

Heck, theyre worth subscribing to Netflix if you dont already for a month to catch it all. Itll be the best binge-watch of your life. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best phone deals Netflix - Standard with adverts 4.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix Standard 10.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix Premium 17.99 /mth View at Netflix



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