The first season of Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Prime Video arrived quietly — and ended with a bang that left many reeling. The idea of reimagining the 2005 classic (yes, the one with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) could have sounded unnecessary, but what Donald Glover and Maya Erskine delivered was something else entirely. Instead of Hollywood glam, we got a tense, modern, and layered story about intimacy, partnership, and loneliness — all wrapped up in disguises, espionage, and shootouts.

In the show, John and Jane Smith are two strangers who enter a mysterious program where they must pretend to be a married couple — and take on life-threatening secret missions. Gradually, they start to discover who the other really is (and who they are) in a relationship that blends performance, attraction, loyalty, and betrayal. What starts off lighthearted evolves into something much deeper. Because more than just spies, they’re two lonely people trying to connect — even in a world where trust might be the difference between life and death.

Throughout the season, they face bizarre missions, real moments of tension, and questions about what it really means to love someone who might only be with you because of a contract. But just as things start to feel real, the world around them turns hostile. And the season finale makes that painfully clear: after failing three missions, John and Jane become targets themselves — hunted by another Smith couple, played by Parker Posey and Wagner Moura. The final scene shows John unconscious and bleeding out, while Jane has one bullet left, aiming at “the other Jane.” Then: black screen. We don’t know who survives. We don’t know who shoots. And we’re left in suspense.

Now, we finally have a light at the end of this paranoid tunnel: season two is officially happening. And yes, with some major changes. In May 2024, Prime Video confirmed the renewal — but didn’t officially say whether Glover and Erskine were returning. Instead, the new leads will be Mark Eydelshteyn (Anora) and Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets), stepping into the roles of John and Jane in a fresh version of the mission. This opens the door for the show to evolve into something almost anthology-like: different couples, the same rules, and new emotional chaos.

What we do know is that season two will be filmed in Los Angeles, moving away from the original New York and Italy locations. Writers are already “hard at work,” according to Amazon MGM Studios’ head Vernon Sanders. And creator Francesca Sloane has remained tight-lipped in interviews but did tease that the upcoming season will keep exploring the show’s emotional core — the clash between the spy world and the complexity of romantic relationships. Expect discussions about kids, domestic routines, and the slow unraveling of everyday life — all set against a backdrop of danger and code names. That’s where Mr. & Mrs. Smith really shines.

As for the original couple’s fate? Still a mystery. In interviews, Maya Erskine hasn’t confirmed or denied anything. She admitted she knows where things go, but won’t say — adding that it would be a “disservice” to spoil it. Fair enough. The beauty of it all lies in the tension of not knowing. And honestly? Whether it’s the original Smiths or a new pair, the show has room to grow. Because at its core, it’s not just about who shoots first — it’s about who’s still standing when the smoke clears.

Now we wait. And hope the next bullet isn’t just another shot in the dark.