Spectrum Originals is streaming one of the most mind-gripping shows to adorn the mainstream media in a while. Long Slow Exhale addresses issues that have been swept under the rug for eternity and need to be addressed. In case of a sexual abuse scandal in one of the most competitive teams, the school or the club’s primary goal is to keep the issue under wraps, but that is different for J C. Abernathy. Created by Pam Veasey, the series tells the story of the female basketball coach who is set on saving her career while also protecting girls from the exploitation that one of them faced. Secrets get exposed, relationships are tested, and the ugly side of Coach Eddie is unraveled.
Is there a season 2 for Long Slow Exhale?
Spectrum Originals’ Long Slow Exhale will not return for season 2. The basketball drama series was cancelled by Netflix after first season of 12 episodes.
Long Slow Exhale Season 2 Release Date:
It is barely a year since the first season came out, and despite the many positive reviews the show has garnered with only 6 out of eight episodes out, the official channel and the show creators are yet to tell us if there is something cooking. It may be a while till we get the show’s official updates as they will have to analyze how high the ratings are soaring or the negative reviews from the critiques.
The show has a 7.5/10 rating on IMDB, and it is only fitting to get a second dose of the addicting scandals of the women’s basketball team.
“Elite,” “The A-List,” and “13 Reasons Why” have all been renewed for a season two, according to the network. As a result, “Long Slow Exhale” will almost certainly return for a second season.
But sadly, Long Slow Exhale, a drama series from Spectrum Originals rooted in the realm of women’s college basketball, won’t be getting a Season 2. The decision has already been made around a month and a half after the Season 1 broadcast.
The second season of “Long Slow Exhale” is set to premiere in 2024 if it will get any renewal.
Long Slow Exhale Season 2 Cast:
The series features actors you won’t help but remember which series you saw them in, like Rose Rollins, famous for playing Tasha Williams in The L Word. She plays J.C. Abernathy, the head coach of a women’s football basketball team whose primary goal is to protect her players. She features alongside Josh Lucas Hillman Ford, the university’s athletic director, Ian Harding playing Eddie Hagan, assistant coach. Lyric Bent plays Garett, Abernathy’s husband, and Shalini Bathina (Emily). If the series gets a renewal, we will see all the faces reprising their roles. We should also expect the series to feature new artists.
Long Slow Exhale Season 2 Plot:
J.C Abernathy is a woman anybody would admire; a women’s basketball coach, married to a good man and has a perfect family. However, not all is as meticulous as it seems, as she has dark secrets yet to resurface. Soon enough, Abernathy finds herself in the middle of a sexual abuse scandal that threatens to take away everything she has worked for; her career, family, and team. Realizing that one wrong step could lead to her losing everything she has always worked hard for, Abernathy has to do everything possible to protect her sanity. So far, only six episodes are out, and with six more episodes expected to premiere by the 25th of April, it is not easy to predict how the show will turn out.
Long Slow Exhale Season 2 Trailer:
A trailer for the second season will probably take a lot of time before it premieres but, in the meantime, there is a better alternative; watch out for the remaining episodes of the first season that are expected to be out before May.
Long Slow Exhale Season 1 Recap:
The storyline revolves around J.C. Abernathy, the head coach of a competitive women’s college basketball team, who finds herself entangled in a potentially career-ending scandal involving sexual abuse. As she delves deeper into the truth, uncovering multiple secrets along the way, she is faced with difficult choices that will impact not only her own life but also that of her family and the team of female athletes who rely on her guidance.
In the initial episodes, J.C. is completely taken aback when she discovers that her assistant coach, Eddie Hagan, has been accused of sexual assault by her star player. Adding to the complexity, the university administration is keen on suppressing the matter, and to complicate things further, J.C. and Eddie share a complicated past. The series employs a non-linear narrative, shifting between various timeframes, including one where J.C. and her husband find themselves disposing of the deceased body of Athletic Director Hillman Ford in a river.
By shedding light on long-standing issues often ignored within university environments, the show conveys a poignant message about prioritizing the well-being of students over safeguarding the institution’s reputation.
Long Slow Exhale Season 1 Review:
Certain viewers commended the show for its courage in addressing longstanding issues prevalent within universities and conveying a poignant message about prioritizing the well-being of students over preserving institutional reputation. Conversely, some viewers found the show to be a compilation of interconnected short stories, lacking a definitive narrative trajectory or conclusive ending at the close of the season. A particular viewer expressed their struggle with watching a show where every character seems to embody antagonist qualities, leaving no distinct protagonists throughout the entire season.
Long Slow Exhale Season 1 Rating:
The show garnered a mixed response from viewers. As per Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a Tomatometer score of 60% and an audience score based on fewer than 50 ratings.
Where Can We Watch Long Slow Exhale Season 1?
Season 1 of “Long Slow Exhale” can be streamed on various platforms including Prime Video, Spectrum TV, Spectrum on Demand, and ShowMax. It is available for viewing on Prime Video and exclusively on Spectrum through Spectrum TV and Spectrum on Demand. Additionally, it can be watched on ShowMax.
