Season 2 (Batwoman)

Season 2
Information
Original network	The CW
Original run	January 17, 2021 – June 27, 2021
Time slot	Sundays at 8:00 pm* Sundays at 9:00 pm*
Number of episodes	18
Chronology
Preceded by	Season 1
Followed by	Season 3

"I'll think of Kate Kane, and I'll think of the woman who saved a hell of a lot of people, the woman who created a family for everyone, the woman who could keep us from surrendering to our demons, the woman who inspired people to stay true to themselves even when it felt impossible, to always be there whenever someone needed them, who brought out our humanity, even in the darkest of moments, and the woman who changed me. Like everything good in my life, I thought my time as the Bat was temporary, but it's for real now, and I'm not in your shadow anymore. I'm it. I am Batwoman. Good-bye, Kate Kane. Thank you for changing my life."

—Ryan Wilder in a letter to Kate Kane^[src]

The second season of Batwoman premiered on January 17, 2021 on The CW and concluded on June 27, 2021. The season consisted of 18 episodes.

Synopsis

In season two of Batwoman, when Ryan Wilder first discovers Kate Kane's Batsuit, she has no idea how drastically her life is about to change. A sassy, smart lesbian with a difficult past, Ryan sees the suit as her chance to finally be powerful and no longer a victim as she survives in the tough streets of the city. While Ryan goes rogue in the shadows, Gotham grapples with their missing hero, believing Batwoman has fled the city after a public stand-off with Commander Jacob Kane and the Crows. But Kate Kane's disappearance hits hardest at home where Jacob, Sophie, Luke, Mary, and even Alice each struggle with the devastating news in their own way. Meanwhile, the False Face Society tightens its grip on Gotham, distributing a perilous new drug known as Snakebite, "Bruce Wayne" finds his way home to wreak havoc, Safiyah surfaces with plans for revenge, and a new set of villains descends on the city. It's not long before Ryan realizes how much the symbol on the suit means to Gotham, launching her on a personal journey that takes her from fledgling substitute to confident caped crusader, from living in her van with her plant to chasing villains in the Batmobile. Ryan Wilder becomes a very different Batwoman than Kate Kane - her own Batwoman - but with the same understanding of what it means to be a hero.[src]

Cast

Main cast

• Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder/Batwoman
• Rachel Skarsten as Beth Kane/Alice
• Meagan Tandy as Agent Sophie Moore
• Nicole Kang as Mary Hamilton
• Camrus Johnson as Luke Fox
• Dougray Scott as Commander Jacob Kane

Recurring cast

• Peter Outerbridge as Roman Sionis/Black Mask
• Wallis Day as Kate Kane and Circe Sionis
• Christina Wolfe as Agent Julia Pennyworth
• Laura Mennell as Dr. Evelyn Rhyme/Enigma
• Shivani Ghai as Safiyah Sohail
• Leah Gibson as Tatiana
• Nathan Owens as Ocean
• Bevin Bru as Angelique Martin
• Gracyn Shinyei as Young Kate Kane
• Ava Sleeth as Young Beth Kane
• Jesse Hutch as Attending Nurse #1 and Agent Russell Tavaroff
• Rachel Maddow as Vesper Fairchild (voice)
• Sean Kuling as Agent Whelan
• Allison Riley as Dana Dewitt
• Rebecca Davis as Susan Stevens
• Bola Omodara as Agent Abara

Episodes

#	Episode name	Directed by	Story by	Teleplay by	Original airdate
1	"Whatever Happened to Kate Kane?"	Holly Dale	Caroline Dries		January 17, 2021
Kate's friends and family hold on to hope that Kate may still be found, a homeless 25-year-old named Ryan Wilder stumbles upon Kate’s Batsuit. Focused on no longer being a victim. Ryan takes the suit to use as armor and goes rogue in the streets of Gotham, taking out various members of a new gang called the False Face Society. Meanwhile, both Jacob Kane and Luke Fox launch searches for Kate, Mary Hamilton grapples with losing yet another family member, Sophie Moore struggles with things left unsaid to her first love, and Alice is furious that someone got to Kate before she could exact her revenge. At the same time, "Bruce Wayne" returns under the pretence of searching for Kate, but the truth is he wants his suit back and it becomes the clash of imposters as "Batwoman" and "Bruce" square off in the action-packed season premiere.
2	"Prior Criminal History"	Carl Seaton	James Stoteraux & Chad Fiveash		January 24, 2021
After her quick spin in the Batgear, Ryan Wilder is back to facing the daily challenges of life as herself. Meanwhile, Alice has a new, devious plan to get the attention of both Gotham and Safiyah. With Kate still missing and the city in an uprising, Luke and Mary are desperate to find a stand in. In a pinch, Ryan dons the suit again and comes face-to-face with Alice for the first time. Back at Crows Headquarters, Sophie and Commander Kane try to uncover who may have had a vendetta against Kate.
3	"Bat Girl Magic!"	Holly Dale	Nancy Kiu		January 31, 2021
As Ryan Wilder continues to prove herself as Batwoman, she encounters the challenge of every superhero – living a double life. Mary is still Team Ryan, while Luke continues to have reservations – especially when Ryan makes some alterations and unveils a new Batsuit! Meanwhile, Victor Zsasz is slashing his way through the city streets, and Commander Kane has The Crows trying to stop the flow of Snakebite through Gotham. Safiyah takes notice of Alice's antics and Sophie finds herself in unexpected circumstances.
4	"Fair Skin, Blue Eyes"	Menhaj Huda	Ebony Gilbert		February 14, 2021
As Batwoman attempts to fight the proliferation of Snakebite through Gotham, a random encounter forces her to revisit her painful past. Empowered by her new role, Ryan Wilder is determined to ensure others like her don't go unnoticed. Meanwhile, those closest to Kate are given a good reason to believe she is still alive, forcing unexpected alliances and betrayals.
5	"Gore on Canvas"	Norma Bailey	Daniel Thomsen		February 21, 2021
Batwoman is approached by Commander Kane and Agent Moore to boost an infamous work of art that reveals the way to Coryana - and Kate. Despite her reservations, Luke and Mary convince Ryan to take the assignment, causing tensions within the Bat-team to escalate. Meanwhile, as Alice attempts to fulfill Safiyah's insidious request, she slowly discovers that she may not remember everything about her time on Coryana.
6	"Do Not Resuscitate"	Holly Dale	Caroline Dries & Daphne Miles		February 28, 2021
As Ryan Wilder's Kryptonite wound grows more severe, it hinders Batwoman's ability to protect Gotham. Growing interest in reproducing the serum from the Desert Rose puts Mary's and Commander Kane's lives in danger. Meanwhile, Alice's reunion with a fellow Coryana inhabitant presents unexpected complications.
7	"It's Best You Stop Digging"	Avi Youabian	Jerry Shandy		March 14, 2021
As Ryan's condition worsens, she questions Batwoman's "no killing" code when she realizes the opportunity to avenge her mother is slipping away. Tatiana fills in the gaps for Alice about her time on Coryana and her history with Ocean.
8	"Survived Much Worse"	Holly Dale	Natalie Abrams		March 21, 2021
Batwoman's abilities are tested like never before, while Alice's search for Kate continues. Sophie and Jacob set their sights on Coryana, and Luke and Mary contend with an unexpected guest.
9	"Rule #1"	Michael Blundell	Nancy Kiu & Maya Houston		March 28, 2021
Batwoman confronts Gotham's biggest foe, while new information forces those closest to Kate to make some difficult decisions. Ryan's feelings for Angelique puts her partnership with Luke and Mary at risk, while Alice goes on a warped walk down memory lane.
10	"Time Off for Good Behavior"	Eric Dean Seaton	James Stoteraux & Chad Fiveash		April 11, 2021
As Batwoman focuses even more effort on taking down Black Mask, a new foe emerges, diverting the Bat team's attention to a distressing issue in Gotham. Continually haunted by the mistakes of his past, Jacob travels down a dangerous path in an attempt to eradicate them. Alice and Julia discover they have an enemy in common.
11	"Arrive Alive"	Mairzee Almas	Daniel Thomsen & Daphne Miles		April 18, 2021
With Batwoman and the Crows each hot on the trail of the False Face Society, their efforts collide, and tension escalates. Alice seeks out Enigma, and Sophie and Ryan find some common ground.
12	"Initiate Self-Destruct"	Glen Winter	Zack Siddiqui	Jerry Shandy	May 2, 2021
Ryan is faced with a difficult decision that could expose her as Batwoman, creating a rift in the Bat Team. Meanwhile, Black Mask's plans for Kate Kane begin to unfold. Alice is reunited with someone from her past, and Sophie must decide where her loyalty lies.
13	"I'll Give You a Clue"	Marshall Virtue	Caroline Dries & Natalie Abrams		May 9, 2021
When Sophie must face a foe from her rookie days with The Crows, Ryan, Mary and Luke are also pulled into the villain's game. Meanwhile, the tables turn on Alice when she finds herself in dire circumstances, and Jacob continues to revisit the past.
14	"And Justice For All"	Rob Duncan	Ebony Gilbert & Maya Houston		May 16, 2021
Batwoman is faced with a new challenge when Gotham's Snakebite addicts become ravenous for more than the next fix.
15	"Armed and Dangerous"	Holly Dale	Nancy Kiu		June 6, 2021
As Luke Fox's life hangs in the balance, repercussions from the devastating event are the catalyst for some life-changing decisions for those around him.
16	"Rebirth"	Michael Allowitz	Daniel Thomsen		June 13, 2021
When a familiar foe descends upon Gotham, Batwoman and Mary find they must rely on each other more than ever. Alice has a has a new mission – and gets an unexpected ally to join her.
17	"Kane, Kate"	Carl Seaton	Chad Fiveash & James Stoteraux		June 20, 2021
Batwoman struggles as Black Mask continues to raise the stakes with Circe as his henchwoman. Alice and Safiyah cross paths once again.
18	"Power"	Holly Dale	Caroline Dries		June 27, 2021
In the Batwoman season finale, Ryan Wilder questions her place as the city's hero as she, Luke Fox, Mary Hamilton and Sophie Moore must join forces when Black Mask instigates chaos in the Gotham streets. Meanwhile, Alice's attempt to rescue her sister means another encounter with Circe. In an epic standoff, unexpected alliances and transformations will upend Gotham as we know it.

Production

• On May 19, Ruby Rose announced her departure from the series just two days after the conclusion of the first season finale, "O, Mouse!". It was initially reported that the role of Kate Kane would be recast. However on June 2, it was announced that an entirely new character would be introduced to replace Rose's character as Batwoman. By July 8, Javicia Leslie was hired.
• Production began on September 3, 2020, but Leslie's first day began a day later. In a welcome back video with Nicole Kang (Mary Hamilton) and Camrus Johnson (Luke Fox), Johnson reassured fans, "We're safe, we're distanced, people are wearing masks, everything's fine!".
  • However, production shut down on September 30 due to delays in processing COVID-19 tests in British Columbia, though the stoppage was assumed to be temporary.
  • On October 7, 2020, production was allowed to resume.
• There was going to be a crossover episode with Superman & Lois. However, on January 14, 2021, it was announced that the crossover was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trivia

• This is the first season of Batwoman:
  • To feature new series regular Javicia Leslie (Ryan Wilder).
  • To not crossover with any other Arrowverse series.
  • To not feature Ruby Rose as Kate Kane.
• This season was originally going to have 19 episodes.
• This is the last season to feature Dougray Scott (Jacob Kane) as a series regular.
  • Scott is credited only for the episodes in which he appeared.

Gallery

Title card

Title card

Title card variant from "Power".

Promotional images

Bat-Signal DC FanDome poster. First look at Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder/Batwoman. First look at Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder/Batwoman. "Find Your Power" "A New Beginning" Ryan Wilder Batwoman Alice Sophie Moore Mary Hamilton Luke Fox Jacob Kane Safiyah Sohail First look at Luke Fox as Batwing. First look at Luke Fox as Batwing. Season finale poster

Videos

Batwoman Season 2 Trailer (HD) Javicia Leslie series

Batwoman Season 2 "For A Reason" Promo (HD)