The acclaimed crime drama Average Joe, which fans have compared to Fargo and Breaking Bad, is returning for a second season on Paramount Plus. The series, starring comedian Deon Cole as plumber Joe Washington, premiered its debut season three years ago and follows a plumber whose life unravels after he learns his deceased father stole $10 million from the Russian mafia.
Season 2 Premiere Details
The second season of Average Joe is scheduled to launch on Paramount Plus on Wednesday, August 19, with the first two episodes released simultaneously. The remaining six episodes will be released weekly. The streamer teases the new season with the tagline: "New country. New enemies. Same Joe."
Plot Synopsis
According to the official synopsis: "After the explosive events of season one, Joe Washington is trying to move forward when a mysterious threat targeting his family sends him and the gang to Cape Town, South Africa. What begins as a search for answers quickly spirals into a dangerous adventure involving international criminals, powerful enemies and long-buried secrets. As Joe, Leon, Cathy and Touch find themselves hunted across the city, they'll dodge assassins, outrun bounty hunters and attempt to survive a series of increasingly impossible situations that only seem to get more chaotic by the day. Because for Joe Washington, nothing is ever average."
Cast and New Additions
Deon Cole reprises his role as Joe Washington, alongside returning cast members Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, and Michael Trucco. New additions include Katlego Lebogang as Imani, who shares a connection to Joe's family, and Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Sipho, described as a "powerful Cape Town crime boss."
Critical and Fan Reception
Fans have lavished praise on the series. One viewer commented on IMDb: "This show is one for the books... A cranky, crime dramedy that ranks up there with shows like Fargo and Breaking Bad." Another declared: "Absolutely love it... Lord this show was so freaking good, a must watch and my favourite show." Additional viewers labelled it "amazing" and a "gem", while another noted: "I sat here and binge watched it in one day. My suggestion is to give it a try. I think you will love it!"
Average Joe season two debuts on Wednesday, August 19, on Paramount Plus.
