The champagne is chilling, the private jets are fueled, and the knives are freshly sharpened: Netflix has officially confirmed Season 2 of its breakout hit Old Money, the opulent family drama that became 2025’s most irresistible guilty pleasure. Following a first season that shattered viewership records with 82 million hours watched in its opening week and dominated global charts for six consecutive weeks, the streaming giant wasted no time greenlighting the next chapter of the Langford dynasty’s deliciously toxic reign. “Old Money is back—bigger, bolder, and more ruthless than ever,” declared showrunner Lila Moreau at a packed Netflix FYSEE event. “Season 2 dives deeper into the vaults of betrayal, where every secret has a price and every smile hides a dagger.”

The original season introduced viewers to the Langfords, a fictional American dynasty whose fortune—rooted in 19th-century railroad monopolies—now spans luxury conglomerates, private islands, and shadowy political influence. At its heart is matriarch Victoria Langford (Glenn Close), a steel-willed titan who rules with velvet gloves and an iron fist, and her three heirs: golden son Alexander (Tom Glynn-Carney), reckless daughter Seraphina (Florence Pugh), and enigmatic adopted son Julian (Harris Dickinson). What began as a glossy succession battle exploded into a labyrinth of paternity scandals, hostile takeovers, and a shocking murder that left viewers screaming at their screens during the Season 1 cliffhanger—Victoria’s lifeless body discovered at the bottom of the family estate’s grand staircase.

Season 2, already in production across London, New York, and the Amalfi Coast, promises to crank the stakes into the stratosphere. “We’re exploring what happens when old money collides with new power,” teased Moreau. Expect international intrigue as the Langfords battle a ruthless Emirati consortium eyeing their European holdings, while a surprise pregnancy, a long-buried sex tape, and the return of a presumed-dead cousin threaten to fracture the empire from within. New cast members include Oscar Isaac as a charismatic fixer with murky loyalties and Anya Taylor-Joy as a brilliant but dangerous investigative journalist circling the family like a shark.

The first season’s blend of Succession-style boardroom savagery and Dynasty-level glamour proved catnip for audiences. Critics hailed it as “the most addictive rich-people drama since Billions” (Variety) and “a masterclass in decadent dysfunction” (The Hollywood Reporter), awarding a near-perfect 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. TikTok exploded with #OldMoneyAesthetic edits—private jets, vintage Hermès, and Pugh’s viral “I was born with a trust fund and a target on my back” monologue—amassing 2.8 billion views. Netflix reports the show drove a 40% spike in luxury fashion searches and a 25% increase in champagne sales among 25–34-year-olds.

Behind the camera, Season 2 ups the ante with directors Luca Guadagnino (Challengers) and Susanne Bier (The Night Manager) helming episodes, while Hans Zimmer contributes original score motifs. The wardrobe—curated by Emily in Paris costume designer Marylin Fitoussi—features custom couture from Valentino, Schiaparelli, and archival Chanel that has already sparked bidding wars at auction houses.

Fans are feral. “Season 1 ended with Victoria dead—HOW DO THEY TOP THAT?” screamed one X user. Another: “Old Money is my Roman Empire—I rewatch just for Seraphina’s one-liners.” The renewal announcement trailer—set to a haunting cover of “Money, Money, Money”—racked up 28 million views in 24 hours, with the tagline: “In the game of thrones, blood is the only currency.”

As filming begins, one thing is certain: Old Money Season 2 isn’t just television—it’s an event. Bigger risks, deeper betrayals, and luxurious chaos that only the 0.01% can deliver. The Langfords are back—and this time, no one is safe. Prepare your binge queue. The dynasty demands it.