‘Hunting Party’ Season 2 goes on hiatus after chilling episode 4 — here’s when Melissa Roxburgh show returns

'The Hunting Party' Season 2 Episode 5 is set to feature Kelsey Grammer as cult leader and serial killer Noah Cyrus
PUBLISHED FEB 16, 2026
A still of Melissa Roxburgh from 'The Hunting Party' (Cover Image Source: NBC via Getty Images | Photo by David Astorga)
A still of Melissa Roxburgh from 'The Hunting Party' (Cover Image Source: NBC via Getty Images | Photo by David Astorga)

Bex Henderson (Melissa Roxburgh) and her elite team's hunt for serial killers is currently on hold in 'The Hunting Party' Season 2. Following the high-stakes Episode 4, featuring a chilling guest appearance by Elizabeth Gillies as a killer masseuse, fans were eagerly awaiting what comes next. However, the series took an unexpected break due to the Winter Olympics, leaving viewers wondering when the remaining episodes will finally be released.

Still of Nick Wechsler and Melissa Roxburgh from 'The Hunting Party' (Image Source: YouTube | @nbc)
Still of Nick Wechsler and Melissa Roxburgh from 'The Hunting Party' (Image Source: YouTube | @nbc)

As per reports, 'The Hunting Party' Season 2 Episode 5 will air on Thursday, February 26, at 10/9c on NBC and stream on Peacock, with weekly episodes resuming afterward. Apart from being available on Netflix, the first four episodes can also be streamed on Peacock. Fans awaiting the release of 'The Hunting Party' Season 2, Episode 5, can look forward to seeing Kelsey Grammer in a guest role as cult leader and serial killer, Noah Cyrus. The promo gives viewers a glimpse into the search for the "narcissistic psychopath" as tensions rise in the upcoming episode.

Episode 6 is set to welcome Jefferson White on the guest lineup as influencer-obsessed killer Lou Kaplan. Episode 8 is set to reunite Roxburgh with her 'Manifest' co-star Josh Dallas. Dallas is reportedly playing the serial killer known as the Connecticut Cobbler, as per Variety. The first four episodes of Season 2 also had popular guest stars. The premiere episode of Season 2 kicked off with Eric McCormack as the infamous killer Ron Simms, while Episode 2 brought in Niecy Nash-Betts as Detective Erica Burke, whose past connection to a serial killer complicated Henderson's investigation.

Agent Bex Henderson was trapped in a shed full of rabbits by serial killer, Ron Simms (Image Source: NBC | The Hunting Party)
Agent Bex Henderson was trapped in a shed full of rabbits by serial killer Ron Simms (Image Source: NBC | The Hunting Party)

Episode 4 turned especially dark with Gillies portraying Amanda Weiss, a neck-snapping murderer known as 'The Masseuse.' When it comes to the main cast of 'The Hunting Party' Season 2, at the center is Roxburgh, who reprises her role as FBI criminal profiler Henderson, who is pulled back into the field to track down the most dangerous escaped inmates from the covert prison known as the Pit. Working closely with her are CIA agent Jacob Hassani (Patrick Sabongui), former Pit guard Shane Florence (Josh McKenzie), tech specialist Jennifer Morales (Sara Garcia), and Oliver Odell (Nick Wechsler), whose shady past continues to raise questions about his true motives.

To stream the latest episodes on Peacock, fans need to have a subscription to the streaming platform. Peacock offers two plans: Premium at $10.99/month ($109.99 annually) with ads and Premium Plus at $16.99/month ($169.99 annually) with mostly ad-free viewing. Both include discounts for annual subscriptions and access to NBC and Bravo shows, movies, originals, and live sports, including the 2026 Winter Olympics. On the other hand, Premium Plus adds offline downloads and 24/7 live local NBC streaming. Peacock Select costs $7.99/month or $79.99/year and offers ad-supported TV only, excluding movies and sports.

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