After virtually every show on TV was delayed by the Hollywood strikes, the Lena Heady led sci-fi returns mere months after its first season concluded. "Beacon 23" season 2 premieres on Sunday, April 7– and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.
"Beacon 23" season 2 premiered in April in the U.S., and is coming to the U.K. on Thursday, January 23.
• U.S. — Watch on MGM Plus or via Sling / Fubo
• Canada — Prime Video
• U.K. — Paramount Plus (Jan 23)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
When season 1 of “Beacon 23 “ arrived at the end of 2023, it caused quite a stir among sci-fi audiences as Zak Penn’s (who also scripted "Ready Player One" and "The Avengers") take on Hugh Howey’s short stories delivered a much richer experience than was expected from its ‘trapped on a space station’ premise.
Season 2 looks much the same, as we wait to discover Aster’s (Lena Heady) fate after being shot in the season 1 finale and what exactly her connection to the artifact is. We’d also expect her relationship with Halan (Stephan James) to develop further as the pair find themselves at the far reaches of the universe.
Also returning to the cast for season two are Natasha Mumba as Harmony, Wade Bogert-O'Brien as Bart, Stephen Root as Solomon and Eric Lange as Milan. Jess Salguerio is also back as Salanda while Daniel Malik reprises his role as Finch.
It looks to be another mind bending outing for the tense sci-fi series, so read on to find out how to watch “Beacon 23” season 2 from wherever you are.
Watch 'Beacon 23' season 2 in the U.S.
"Beacon 23" season 2 landed exclusively on MGM+ in the U.S. in April, with episodes arriving weekly – all episodes are now available to stream.
MGM+ costs $6.99 per month / $58.99 per year, with a 7-day FREE trial for new subscribers.
The streaming service is also available through live TV streaming services such as Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Philo and DirecTV Stream.
Of these options, we recommend Sling as the standout cheapest option while Fubo offers a comprehensive channel package. In particular, we rate Sling TV as one of the best streaming services and best cable TV alternatives.
Watch 'Beacon 23' season 2 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Beacon 23" on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the sci-fi epic live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it is ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Watch 'Beacon 23' season 2 in Canada
"Beacon 23" season 2 is available via Prime Video in Canada, with all episodes (and season 1) currently streaming on the platform.
Prime is CAD$9.99 per month or CAD$99.99 per year.
Americans travelling in The Great North can use a VPN to stream as they would back home.
Watch 'Beacon 23' season 2 in the U.K.
"Beacon 23" season 2 is arriving on Paramount Plus in the U.K. on January 23, with British viewers finally able to watch the popular sci-fi show.
The Standard ad-free plan starts at £7.99/month or £70.99 for a year.
If you're outside of the U.K. when season 2 airs, a VPN will let you stream just as if you were at home.
Watch 'Beacon 23' season 2 in Australia
Prime Video is where you want to head to watch "Beacon 23" Down Under, with season 2 streaming now.
If you're traveling outside of Australia and want to watch the show, a VPN can help you to access your home streaming services – we recommend NordVPN.
Everything to know about 'Beacon 23' season 2
'Beacon 23' season 2 episode guide
(U.S. premiere dates)
Episode 1: Sunday, April 7
Episode 2: Sunday, April 14
Episode 3: Sunday, April 21
Episode 4: Sunday, April 28
Episode 5: Sunday, May 5
Episode 6: Sunday, May 12
Episode 7: Sunday, May 19
Episode 8: Sunday, May 26
Who is in the cast of 'Beacon 23' season 2?
Lena Headey as Aster Calyx
Stephan James as Halan Kai Nelson
Natasha Mumba as Harmony
Wade Bogert-O'Brien as Bart
Stephen Root as Solomon
Barbara Hershey as Sophie
Eric Lange as Milan/Aleph
Marc Menchaca as Keir
Jess Salgueiro as Saldana
Daniel Malik as Finch
Marnie McPhail as Kanadey
Carolina Bartczak as Dr. Ree Avalon
Cyrus Faird as Tech Wrecker
Tara Rosling as Randall
A.J. Simmons as Farut
Sydney Meyer as Grisha
Matilda Legault as Parsim
What can we expect from 'Beacon 23' season 2?
The official synopsis from MGM+ reads: "Beacon 23 is now little more than a prison with Aleph onboard, and The Artifact provides more questions than answers. Without a clear path forward, the inhabitants of Beacon 23 must rely on each other, but their conflicting agendas may get in the way."
Is 'Beacon 23' season 2 based on a book?
"Beacon 23" is based on a short story series by Hugh Howey.
Howey is a prolific author of science fiction and Young Adult books and is best know for penning the Silo Saga novels, which served as the inspiration for Apple TV Plus' "Silo" TV series.
