Here's Everything You Need to Know About Season 2 of Netflix's 'The Mole'

The sabotage is here to stay on streaming.

In 2022, Netflix brought about yet another reality TV hit with The Mole, a reboot of a show that first hit our screens back in 2001. And apparently that was just the start, as the streaming giant announced that the sabotage-filled show would be returning for another season. 

Here's everything to know about season 2 of The Mole, including its premiere and release schedule, the concept, and who's playing.

When was The Mole season 2 announced?

Netflix announced on February 15, 2023 that The Mole was renewed for a second season.

When does The Mole season 2 premiere?

It will be a while before The Mole returns to our screens, considering season 2 is still casting. Check this section once the show has been filmed to get a better sense as to when it will premiere.

What is the release schedule for The Mole season 2?

Since season 2 hasn't even filmed yet, let alone have a release date, there is no announced release schedule for The Mole. Last season used a hybrid weekly/binge model, like all of Netflix's other reality series (besides The Great British Baking Show). A batch of two to five episodes dropped every week for three weeks.

How many episodes does The Mole season 2 have?

It's unknown how many episodes The Mole season 2 will have. The first had ten episodes total.

What day does The Mole release?

It's unknown on what day episodes of The Mole season 2 will reeleased. The first released weekly on Fridays.

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How does The Mole work?

In The Mole, twelve players are gathered to complete assignments to earn money for the group pot. However, one of the twelve is the titular "Mole", designated to sabotage the assignments and cause the group to earn the least amount of money for the winner's pot as possible.

Every few days, players would take a multiple choice test about the identity of the Mole and the Mole's actions over the course of last few days. Once the test is complete, the players await their results in an Execution ceremony. The player with the worst score is executed from the game.

Contestants are eliminated until there are three remaining players (two genuine contestants and the Mole themself), where they must complete a final test about the identity and actions of the Mole throughout the season. The genuine player with the highest score is declared the winner and receives the group's pot. In the finale, the winner is revealed and the Mole unmasks themselves.

Related: Read our interview with The Mole Executive Producer Chris Culvenor

What is the history of The Mole?

The Mole is an adaptation of De Mol, a Belgian reality show that first hit airwaves in 1998. Since then, the format has been used in 40 countries around the world. The most constantly-running version is Wie is de Mol?, the Netherlands version that has been going for 22 seasons since 1999.

The American adaptation of The Mole first aired in January 2001. The first two seasons aired throughout that year. However, the September 11 attacks cratered ratings. Re-airings during that summer fared better, prompting two celebrity seasons that aired in 2003 and 2004. The show then disappeared for four years before rights were re-secured, and another civilian version aired in 2008. Unfortunately, low ratings caused the show to be canceled until now. All previous seasons of The Mole aired on ABC.

Who's in the cast for The Mole season 2?

Check back here closer to the premiere of The Mole season 2 to find out who is in the cast.

What happened in The Mole season 1?

The Mole season 1 was lifestyle brand manager William Richardson, who beat fellow finalist and commercial airline pilot Joi Schweitzer on the final quiz to take home the prize pot of $101,500. Software developer Kesi Neblett was revealed to be the Mole in the season finale.

Related: Read our interview with the winner, runner-up, and Mole from The Mole

Who is the host of The Mole?

The Mole is hosted by journalist Alex Wagner. She was previously the anchor of Now with Alex Wagner, and a co-anchor of CBS This Morning Saturday. She is currently the host of Alex Wagner Tonight on MSNBC and a contributing editor for The Atlantic. Wagner is the latest host of the series, following previous stints from commentator Anderson Cooper and sportscasters Ahmad Rashad and Jon Kelley.

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When was The Mole season 2 filmed?

The Mole season 2 has yet to be filmed.

How are players eliminated on The Mole?

As stated above, players are eliminated from The Mole by getting the lowest score during that round's quiz. The quiz asks questions about the Mole's identity. So, usually, the person who is eliminated would be someone who is the most off about the identity of the Mole. In case of a tie on the quiz, the person who answered the questions the slowest is eliminated. On rare occasions, players may also leave the game through other means, either disqualification or accepting a bribe to walk.

How much are players on The Mole paid?

The winner of The Mole earns the amount of money in the pot that had been raised by the contestants through various missions over the duration of the entire season. It's assumed that the Mole is paid a certain amount for their role throughout the season, but that amount has not been disclosed.

Where is The Mole season 2 filmed?

It's unknown where season 2 of The Mole will be filmed. Season 1 was filmed exclusively in Australia.

Has The Mole been renewed?

Netflix only announced The Mole was renewed for season 2, with no plans beyond that. It remains to be seen if the show will continue to a third season and beyond.

Is there a trailer for The Mole season 2?

Check back on this section closer to the premiere to get a trailer for The Mole season 2.

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