Chad Powers Season 2 Plans and Why Season 1 Ended So Suddenly
So, if you’ve just finished watching Chad Powers and found yourself saying, “Wait, that’s it?” — you’re not alone. The first season of Glen Powell’s hilarious football comedy on Hulu wrapped up after just six episodes, leaving fans both laughing and wanting more. The finale hits right when the story feels like it’s about to explode — as the South Georgia Catfish gear up to face the powerhouse Georgia Bulldogs. And then... it ends. But according to showrunner Michael Waldron, that abrupt ending was completely intentional.
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Waldron, who also created Loki and Heels , explained that the plan was never to stretch Chad Powers into a long, drawn-out sitcom. He said six episodes felt right because it kept the pace tight and the story moving without any filler. “You can’t do 150 episodes of this premise,” he laughed, pointing out that even in-universe, Chad’s eligibility as a college player has limits. The idea was to end mid-football season, creating the feel of a real season cliffhanger — intense and unfinished, but satisfying enough to keep fans hooked.
Of course, Hulu’s head Craig Erwich had originally mentioned that Glen Powell’s packed schedule played a big role in the short season. Between major film projects and promotions, Powell’s calendar is stacked. But Waldron gently hinted that there was more to it than just scheduling conflicts. In his words, the creative team always wanted to “fire all their bullets early” — to make every episode count and to never “tread water.” That decision led to the early unmasking of Chad’s true identity as Russ Holliday — something Waldron admits was originally meant to happen later. But rather than saving it, he decided to go for it.
And honestly, it worked. The finale left viewers dangling, unsure of what’s next for Chad — or Russ — and that was by design. Waldron says he loves putting the audience in “free fall,” where anything could happen next.
As for Season 2 ? Well, it’s not confirmed yet, but there’s definitely a plan. Waldron teased that he and Powell already mapped out storylines for both a second and third season, describing it as a full “trilogy” of sorts. He joked that if Chad Powers goes the distance, it would probably run through one full football season — about three TV seasons total. He even compared the potential tone of future chapters to The Empire Strikes Back , hinting at darker turns and higher stakes as success brings new threats for Russ.
And if they do continue? Waldron has already thought of some clever loopholes about college eligibility — because, technically, Russ still has a year left.
For now, fans can stream all six episodes of Chad Powers on Hulu. Whether or not we see Chad’s “sophomore year,” one thing’s clear — Waldron and Powell aren’t done with this story yet. They just might be saving their best plays for next season.
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