NBC’s crime thriller The Hunting Party is closing out its second season with a big chase. The team has spent months tracking dangerous escapees from a secret prison called the Pit. Now, the final episode of the season is almost here, and the hunters are going after their most unpredictable target yet.
The show follows Bex Henderson (played by Melissa Roxburgh), a former FBI profiler, and her small team. They work to recapture serial killers who got free after a huge explosion at a hidden government facility. The season finale, titled “Xander Wax,” promises to push everyone to their limits. New tensions at the Command Center are coming to a head, and questions about the Pit’s real purpose are getting harder to ignore.
When Does The Hunting Party Season 2 Episode 13 Release?
The final episode of the season is scheduled to air on Thursday, May 7, 2026. It will be broadcast on NBC at 10:00 PM Eastern Time (9:00 PM Central). This is the regular time slot the show has held throughout its second season.
For viewers in other parts of the world, here is when the episode will air live:
- United Kingdom (UK): Friday, May 8 at 3:00 AM (GMT/BST)
- India (IN): Friday, May 8 at 7:30 AM (IST)
- Australia (AU): Friday, May 8 at 12:00 PM (AEST)
- Canada (CA): Thursday, May 7 at 10:00 PM (Same as US broadcast on NBC and Global TV)
How To Stream The Finale Online
If you miss the live TV broadcast or prefer to watch online, Peacock is the place to go. The episode will be available to stream on the platform the day after it airs on NBC. Fans can watch The Hunting Party Season 2 Episode 13 starting on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Peacock offers different monthly subscription plans for viewers in the US:
- Select tier: $7.99 per month
- Premium plan: $10.99 per month (includes ads)
- Premium Plus: $16.99 per month (ad-free streaming and live TV)
International viewers can also find the show on CTV in Canada and other local broadcast partners, though streaming on Peacock requires a US-based subscription or a valid VPN.
What Happens In The Season 2 Finale?
The last episode of Season 2 is named “Xander Wax.” The team is hunting down an escaped prisoner with a very dangerous skill. Xander Wax is a killer who uses poisoning through unpredictable methods. He does not follow normal patterns, which makes him very hard to catch.
NBC teases that things at the Command Center will reach a breaking point. Colonel Eve Lazarus, who runs the secret operations, is keeping a close watch on the situation. The team—including Agent Jacob Hassani (Patrick Sabongui) and Shane Florence (Josh McKenzie)—will feel the pressure as the hunt gets more personal.
Who Is In The Cast For The Finale?
The main cast returns for the Season 2 finale. Viewers will see Melissa Roxburgh as Bex Henderson, the leader of the manhunt. Patrick Sabongui plays Agent Jacob Hassani, while Josh McKenzie takes on the role of Shane Florence. Nick Wechsler appears as Oliver Odell, Bex’s former FBI partner. Kari Matchett is back as Colonel Eve Lazarus, the mysterious woman running the Pit program.
John Corbett is also set to appear in the finale as the dangerous escapee Xander Wax. Guest stars for Season 2 have also included Eric McCormack, Kelsey Grammer, and Niecy Nash-Betts during the season run.
Questions Left Hanging Before The Finale
The show has been building several mysteries throughout Season 2. The biggest one is the true purpose of the Pit. It turns out the prison was not just holding dangerous people. Experiments were being done on the inmates. Bex Henderson has started to question whether the people she works for are actually the good guys.
There are also personal stakes. Melissa Roxburgh talked about the finale putting team members in real danger. She shared that Bex shows real emotion for Hassani, someone she did not trust at the start of the season. By the end of the finale, viewers will not know what is going to happen to Odell either.
The writers took the Pit storyline in a direction that is so exciting. It is such a cool payoff in the end because you realize it is so much more than you thought. It goes all the way up. – Melissa Roxburgh
Another big secret involves Shane Florence. The team learns that Colonel Lazarus is actually Shane’s mother. She is also a “graduate” of the Pit, meaning she went through the same experiments as the prisoners. This raises questions about how many former inmates are now living normal lives, possibly working for the government.
Is The Show Coming Back For Season 3?
As of now, NBC has not renewed The Hunting Party for a third season. The show is currently in a waiting period after the Season 2 finale. Networks often wait to see the ratings for final episodes and streaming numbers on Peacock before making a decision. Fans will have to watch the finale and then wait for an official announcement from NBC.
The Season 2 finale airs on Thursday, May 7 at 10/9c on NBC. If you cannot watch live, stream it on Peacock starting May 8.
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