Created by Simon Barry, the fantasy drama streaming television series Warrior Nun is one of Netflix’s most iconic shows so far. It is based on the comic book character Warrior Areala by Ben Dunn. The series production began in 2018, and after waiting for nearly two years, Netflix finally released the Warrior Nun official trailer on June 17, 2020 with a premiere set for July 2.
Unfortunately, the series wasn’t well-received after its release and underperformed on the streaming platform. Despite the rocky reception, Netflix renewed Warrior Nun for a second season, a decision they would not regret. A few days after season two was released, the series broke a record on the streaming platform. Here are more details about the thrilling production.
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What To Know About ‘Warrior Nun’ Season One
The series tells the story of Ava Silva, a 19-year-old quadriplegic orphan, who wakes up in a morgue and discovers that a divine artifact has been embedded in her back and she is now part of the Ancient Order of the Cruciform Sword, tasked with fighting demons on earth. New powers mean new enemies, and Ava has to fight off the powerful forces from both heaven and hell who want to find and control her.
Although the plot is quite intriguing, it sadly wasn’t extremely pleasing to critics. The series received a 62% Critic score on Metacritic and 68% on Rotten Tomatoes . However, Warrior Nun Season One earned a 92% Audience score on Rotten Tomatoes , which might have contributed to Netflix’s decision to renew the series.
Who Are The Cast Members?
Warrior Nun introduced viewers to some of the most talented stars in the industry. In the production, Alba Baptista plays the main character Ava Silva. She appears alongside Toya Turner, who plays Sister Mary and Shotgun Mary in season one, Lorena Andrea as Sister Lilith, Kristina Tonteri-Young as Sister Beatrice, Tristán Ulloa as Father Vincent, and Sylvia De Fanti as Mother Superion.
Other roles were taken on by Thekla Reuten, William Miller, Olivia Delcán, Emilio Sakraya, Charlotte Vega, etc.
Inside ‘Warrior Nun’ Season 2
Over two years after the first season was released, Warrior Nun season two finally hit the screens on November 10, 2022. This time, the story centers around how Ava and the Sister Warriors of the OCS try to find a way to defeat the angel, Adriel, as he attempts to build his following into the dominant religion on the planet.
The Success Of ‘Warrior Nun’ Season 2
While the first season didn’t receive the best reviews, season 2 of the series has been the opposite. Following its release, the series received a perfect 100% Critic scor e and a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes , making it the highest audience rating of any Netflix show.
Considering its success, the streaming platform might renew the series for a third season as fans are already clamoring for it. For now, viewers will have to sit back and watch how things unfold.
