The Duffer Brothers’ new horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen arrived on Netflix on March 26, 2026, and viewers are already asking if there will be more episodes. The eight-episode show follows Rachel Harkin (Camila Morrone) and Nicky Cunningham (Adam DiMarco) as they prepare for their wedding, with a dark curse threatening their future together.
The finale left audiences with questions after Rachel’s death at the altar confirmed the curse was real. Now, creator Haley Z. Boston has spoken about whether the story will continue, and her answer gives fans a clear picture of what to expect.
What the Creator Said About a Second Season
Haley Z. Boston, who created the series and served as showrunner, designed Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen as a limited series from the start. In interviews following the show’s release, she explained that Rachel and Nicky’s story was meant to be complete.
“It was conceived of as a limited series, so it is kind of a full story. I think there’s a world where it’s a totally different, very bad thing. I’d have to find another existential fear to explore.”
— Haley Z. Boston, showrunner
Boston told Screen Rant that while the first season tells a complete story, she remains open to the idea of continuing the show in a different format. She mentioned that any return would need to explore a new kind of fear, one that escalates beyond what viewers saw in the first season.
In a separate conversation with Deadline, Boston shared more details about how a potential second season could work. She suggested the show could shift focus to another couple’s wedding, with Rachel returning in a different role.
“At one point I thought, what if it’s Jude’s wedding in however many years, and Rachel’s still Rachel because she’s immortal? Or Nicky’s next wedding, which she has to come witness.”
— Haley Z. Boston
Why the First Season Works as a Complete Story
The eight-episode first season follows Rachel and Nicky as they arrive at the Cunningham family estate for their wedding week. Rachel soon learns that her family carries a curse: if she marries someone who is not her true soulmate, she will die. The tension builds throughout the episodes, with strange events and family secrets slowly coming to light.
The finale shows Rachel choosing to go through with the wedding despite knowing the risks. Nicky hesitates at the altar after learning about his family’s dark past, but eventually says his vows as guests begin bleeding from their eyes and ears. Rachel collapses moments after they marry, confirming the curse was real all along.
Boston views the ending as hopeful rather than tragic. She explained to Deadline that Rachel chooses not to betray herself for the Cunningham family and is “reborn and gets a second chance.” She added that Jules survives, and the real message is that “the sin is marrying someone who isn’t the right person for you.”
How an Anthology Format Could Work
If Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen returns for a second season, the show would likely become an anthology series. This means each season would tell a new story with different characters, rather than continuing Rachel and Nicky’s storyline.
Netflix has found success with anthology formats before. Shows like Black Mirror and Love, Death & Robots feature new stories in almost every episode. Beef follows a similar model where each season focuses on a different conflict with new characters.
Boston’s idea for a potential second season includes bringing back Camila Morrone as Rachel in a new capacity. Since Rachel becomes immortal after her death in the first season, she could appear as a witness or observer in future stories about other couples facing similar curses.
No Official Renewal Yet
Netflix has not officially renewed Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen for a second season as of March 28, 2026. The show premiered just two days ago, and streaming platforms typically wait several weeks to evaluate viewership numbers before making renewal decisions.
The series is executive produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of Stranger Things. The Duffer Brothers have several other projects on Netflix, including the animated series Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, which releases on April 23, 2026, and The Boroughs, a drama set in a New Mexico retirement community.
Release Information for Global Audiences
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen premiered globally on Netflix on March 26, 2026. All eight episodes became available at the same time, following Netflix’s standard release pattern.
United States (Pacific): 12:00 AM PDT, March 26
United States (Eastern): 3:00 AM EDT, March 26
United Kingdom: 8:00 AM GMT, March 26
India: 12:30 PM IST, March 26
Australia: 5:00 PM AEST, March 26
Singapore: 3:00 PM SGT, March 26
The series stars Camila Morrone (Daisy Jones & The Six) as Rachel, Adam DiMarco (The White Lotus) as Nicky, and Jennifer Jason Leigh (Fargo) as Nicky’s mother. Ted Levine, Jeff Wilbusch, Karla Crome, and Gus Birney also appear in supporting roles.
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What Fans Are Saying About the Finale
Social media has been filled with reactions to the series since its release. The ending has sparked conversations about whether the show needs another season or if the story stands on its own. Many viewers noted the emotional weight of the final episode and praised Morrone’s performance throughout the series.
The show’s official Netflix page describes the series as “unsettling, getting-under-your-skin dread” with character-driven storytelling. Boston has stated that she wanted to create something that focuses on characters and dialogue first, then adds horror elements to create an unsettling atmosphere.
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