'In the Dark' Season 2: Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about The CW comedy-drama

The sophomore season of the drama got an earlier release date after 'Legacies' ended its current season prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic
PUBLISHED MAR 31, 2020
(The CW)
(The CW)

What happens when a blind woman in her 20s, drifting through life in a drunken haze, finds out that one of the only two friends she has in the world may have been murdered? A thrilling chase, with a guide dog of course. But when the woman is Murphy from The CW's 'In The Dark', it also leads to some absolutely hilarious mishaps.

The comedy-drama is in its second season for which the release date has been pushed forward following the abrupt end to 'Legacies' after 'The Originals' spinoff ran out of episodes to air for its current season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Release date

'In the Dark' Season 2 was earlier set to premiere on May 28. However, it will now replace 'Legacies' and will air the first episode of Season 2 on April 16 on The CW. The show will air every Thursday at 9/8c.

Plot

In Season 1, we are introduced to Murphy Mason, a blind woman with a self-destructive lifestyle. She just has two friends — Jess, her understanding roommate, and Tyson, a teenage drug-dealer who saved her from a violent mugging.

However, when Tyson ends up killed and his murder covered, Murphy steps out of her comfort zone and makes it her purpose to find his killer. She resolves to solve the murder herself, while also managing her colorful dating life and the job she hates at "Guiding Hope", a school for training guide dogs run by her parents.

Through her investigation in Season 1, Murphy also gets unwittingly involved with Tyson's brother's Darnell, a local drug dealer, and his boss, Nia. While she is able to solve Tyson's murder, it was revealed to be Dean, a cop who sympathizes with Murphy because his daughter is also blind. Murphy is told by Nia that she owes the latter since Murphy's friends stole Nia's money for Guiding Hope, a school for training guide dogs run by her parents.

Cast

Perry Mattfield

Perry Mattfield (Getty Images)

Perry Mattfield is an actress best known for her roles in 'Escape from Polygamy', 'Shameless' and 'Wizards of Waverly Place'. She plays the role of Murphy Mason in 'In the Dark'.

Casey Deidrick

Casey Deidrick in 'In the Dark' (The CW)

Casey Deidrick is an actor best known for his roles in 'Days of Our Lives', 'Wizards of Waverly Place' and 'Teen Wolf'. He plays the role of Max Parish, a food truck owner and associate of Darnell's who becomes attracted to Murphy.

Brooke Markham

Brooke Markham (Getty Images)

Brooke Markham is an actress best known for her roles in 'Friend Request', 'Foursome' and 'Ember'. She plays the role of Jess Damon, a veterinarian at Guiding Hope and Murphy's roommate and best friend.

Morgan Krantz

Morgan Krantz (Getty Images)

Morgan Krantz is an actor known for his roles in 'Babysitter', 'Girls' and 'Everything is Free'. He plays the role of Felix Bell, Murphy's colleague at Guiding Hope who later buys the establishment.

The show also stars Rich Sommer as Dean Riley, Keston John as Darnell Parker, Derek Webster as Hank Mason, Kathleen York as Joy Mason, and Nicki Micheaux as Nia Bailey.

Creator

Corinne Kingsbury

Corinne Kingsbury (Getty Images)

Corinne Kingsbury is the creator and executive producer of 'In the Dark'. She previously worked on 'Fam', 'The Newsroom' and 'Sin City Saints'. 

Trailer

The trailer has not been released yet.

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