To say that Apple’s launch of its streaming service isn’t going as well as the tech company would have hoped is a bit of an understatement. Once the initial slate of series launched in November, each one getting fairly terrible reviews (despite the inexplicable awards recognition for “The Morning Show”), it was clear that Apple TV+ wasn’t going to have a smooth launch. But then came M. Night Shyamalan’s “Servant” series, and suddenly it appeared that the streaming service might actually have a show worth checking out. And as we approach Season 2, that’s becoming even more clear.
In a new tweet, Shyamalan, who serves as executive producer and occasional director on the series, announced that he will return to helm at least one of the episodes of Season 2 along with some pretty great international directors.
Leading the way is Julia Ducournau, the French filmmaker that burst onto the scene several years ago thanks to her horror film “Raw.” She’s slated to join Lisa Brühlmann, who helmed “Blue My Mind,” as well as episodes of “Castle Rock” and “Killing Eve,” and Isabella Eklöf, the director behind 2018’s “Holiday.”
Shyamalan’s tweeted, “I spent the last 3 years looking for amazing international storytellers. So lucky to have 3 gifted international filmmakers directing most of the 2nd season of @Servant with me. Julia Ducournau, @lisa_bruhlmann, & @isabellaeklof. Their films Raw, Blue my Mind, & Holiday are ?”
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For those that initially skipped the first season of “Servant,” the Apple TV+ series follows a married couple that hires a nanny to take care of a “real doll” version of their baby, Jericho. The doll is meant to replace their child, who died unexpectedly. It’s creepy, and though not perfect, a pretty good series for those wanting something a bit more dour and dramatic, with a dash of absurdity for flavor.
There’s no release date set for “Servant” Season 2, but we’ll definitely keep an eye out.