Dance, romance, and ambition collide in Étoile, the new series from prolific duo Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino.
After delighting audiences with shows like Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Bunheads, the two deliver a ballet comedy-drama truly captivating to watch. From mesmerising performances to fast-paced dialogue, all the hallmarks fans expect are there.
So much so that, at only eight episodes, it doesn’t seem like enough. Is there more story on the way, or will the audience have to make peace with the unknown following that explosive finale?
Étoile Season 2 Release Date
Here’s the good news: Prime Video picked up the show for two seasons from the get-go. In other words, Étoile season 2 is definitely happening.
However, the show just premiered in April 2025, so there’s no official date for when it might return just yet. We’re guessing sometime in 2026, if all goes well production-wise.
Étoile Cast
- Luke Kirby as Jack McMillan
- Charlotte Gainsbourg as Geneviève Lavigne
- Lou de Laâge as Cheyenne Toussant
- Gideon Glick as Tobias Bell
- David Alvarez as Gael Rodriguez
- Ivan du Pontavice as Gabin Roux
What Will Happen in Étoile Season 2?
Étoile delves into the world of professional ballet and takes place in both New York and Paris. To call it ambitious would be an understatement.
The story kicks off when artistic directors Jack McMillan of the New York Metropolitan Ballet and Geneviève Lavigne of Paris’s Le Ballet National initiate an unexpected exchange of their star dancers. All in an effort to rejuvenate their struggling, albeit prestigious ballet companies.
As a result, passionate French ballerina Cheyenne Toussant moves to the US, while American choreographer Tobias Bell challenges norms in Paris. Cue up rivalries, romances, and spectacular dance numbers that will keep you glued to the screen.
Without giving away too much, the first season ends with a passionate kiss that sets up an interesting love triangle. It’s likely that Étoile season 2 will revolve around the fallout from these complicated romantic entanglements, while also allowing the other characters to shine. We can hardly wait.
Are There Other Shows Like Étoile?
If you loved Étoile, there’s a good chance you’ll also like Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s other series, especially Bunheads. Unfortunately, that one was cancelled too soon, so it won’t keep you busy for longer than a week.
As a result, you can expand your horizons and sample series with similar themes. The list includes Mozart in the Jungle, Smash, Tiny Pretty Things, and Find Me in Paris.
