Season 2

Season 2
Series	Nancy Drew (2019 TV series)
Season	2
Episodes	18
Premiered	January 20, 2021
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Season 2 of the television series Nancy Drew premiered on January 20, 2021, airing Wednesday nights at 9pm on The CW, once again following the show Riverdale. Season 2 was picked up on January 7, 2020. It was initially slated to premiere in Fall 2020, but productions were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the season was delayed until January 2021.

Season 2 was initially given a full season order. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the episode count was shortened to eighteen, as confirmed by Kennedy McMann on Twitter.

Synopsis

Official synopsis for season 2:

Season two of NANCY DREW follows the legendary teen detective as she solves mysteries – both earthbound and supernatural – in her haunted hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine. Nancy (Kennedy McMann) leads a sleuthing team of unlikely friends: George Fan (Leah Lewis), whose clairvoyant heritage will emerge through her encounters with the paranormal; Bess Marvin (Maddison Jaizani), a con artist and heiress with multiple lady admirers; Ned “Nick” Nickerson (Tunji Kasim), Nancy’s ex and George’s boyfriend, a gifted mechanic with a tragic past; and philosophical slacker Ace (Alex Saxon), whose computer-hacking skills have caused secret troubles that will soon be exposed. In season one, the Drew Crew helped Nancy discover the stunning truth that Lucy Sable, the ghost who’d been haunting her all season, was her biological mother, and her biological father was corrupt billionaire Ryan Hudson (Riley Smith). Season two is a direct pickup from season one, so it will span the autumn of 2019, during Nancy’s gap year before college. Ryan will attempt to redeem himself through forging a father-daughter bond with Nancy while keeping her parentage a secret from the rest of his powerful family.

Nancy will also find a way forward with her adoptive father Carson Drew (Scott Wolf) by becoming an investigator for his legal practice. Her adventures will bring the Drew Crew standalone cases, new romances, and emotional journeys of self-reinvention as Nancy tries to navigate with both her biological parent and the man who raised her – but the compounding intrigue and menace of the Hudson family will ultimately force her to make a life-altering choice between her two fathers. NANCY DREW is a production of CBS Television Studios in association with Fake Empire, with executive producers Noga Landau (“The Magicians”), Melinda Hsu Taylor (“The Gifted,” “The Vampire Diaries”), Josh Schwartz (“Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty,” “Runaways”), Stephanie Savage (“Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty,” “Runaways”) and Lis Rowinski (“Dynasty,” “Runaways”).

Cast and characters

Starring:

• Kennedy McMann as Nancy Drew
• Leah Lewis as George Fan / Odette Lamar
• Maddison Jaizani as Bess Marvin
• Tunji Kasim as Ned "Nick" Nickerson
• Alex Saxon as Ace
• Riley Smith as Ryan Hudson
• Scott Wolf as Carson Drew

Guest stars returning from season 1:

• Ryan-James Hatanaka as Detective Abe Tamura
• Luke Baines as John MacDonald
• Carmen Moore as Hannah Gruen
• Anthony Natale as Captain Thom
• Ryan-James Hatanaka as Detective Abe Tamura
• Carmen Moore as Hannah Gruen
• Katie Findlay as Lisbeth

Recurring guest stars introduced in season 2:

• Aadila Dosani as Amanda Bobbsey
• Praneet Akilla as Gil Bobbsey
• Giacomo Baessato as Connor
• Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez as Leo
• Geraldine Chiu as Jesse Fan

Non-recurring guest stars:

• Andrew Airlie as Everett Hudson
• Jeryl Prescott Gallien as Millicent Nickerson
• Tian Richards as Tom Swift
• Peter Shinkoda as AJ Nishiyama
• Kett Turton as Aristotle

Co-stars returning from season 1:

• Jenaya Ross as The Aglaeca
• Zoriah Wong as Charlie Fan

Recurring named co-stars:

• Anja Savcic as Odette Lamar
• Ariah Lee as Ted Fan

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Air Date	Director	Written by
19	1	The Search for the Midnight Wraith	Jan 20, 2021	Larry Teng	Noga Landau & Melinda Hsu Taylor
Nancy and the Drew Crew are still reeling from witnessing the visions of their deaths. They realize even more so now that they need to come up with a plan to stop the Aglaeca before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Detective Tamura shows up at The Claw to bring Nancy in for questioning as she is now a suspect in a mysterious comatose girl’s assault.
20	2	The Reunion of Lost Souls	Jan 27, 2021	Eduardo Sanchez	Andrea Thornton Bolden
Nancy and the Drew Crew continue to search for clues to battle the Aglaeca. Meanwhile, George has an unfortunate first encounter with Nick’s visiting mother. Lastly, Carson and Ace have a heart-to-heart.
21	3	The Secret of Solitary Scribe	Feb 3, 2021	Rachel Raimist	Alex Taub
With time running out, Nancy and the Drew Crew come up with a plan that they think might help reverse the curse that the Aglaeca placed on them.
22	4	The Fate of the Buried Treasure	Feb 10, 2021	Larry Teng	Celine Geiger
Nancy and the Drew Crew race against the clock to find a way to destroy the Aglaeca before she can destroy them. Meanwhile, Ace reaches out to Carson for a favor.
23	5	The Drowned Woman	Feb 17, 2021	Larry Teng	Noga Landau & Melinda Hsu Taylor
Tensions flare between Nancy and the Drew Crew as they continue to fight the Aglaeca. Meanwhile, Bess makes a mistake that could cause all of them their lives. Lastly, George has a beautiful bonding moment with her sisters.
24	6	The Riddle of the Broken Doll	Feb 24, 2021	Larry Teng	Erika Harrison & Andrea Thornton Bolden
Nancy and the Drew Crew learn that they have a new battle on their hands. Meanwhile, George's strange behavior leaves Nick feeling unsettled. Lastly, Carson makes Nancy an offer she can't refuse.
25	7	The Legend of the Murder Hotel	Mar 10, 2021	Roxanne Benjamin	Katherine DiSavino
Nancy is approached by a group of young girls asking for help in finding a volleyball teammate they believe was kidnapped by a ghost. Meanwhile, Ace and Amanda share a moment.
26	8	The Quest for the Spider Sapphire	Mar 17, 2021	Roxanne Benjamin	Lisa Bao
Nancy and George work together to vanquish the ghost who's been timesharing George's body since they defeated the Aglaeca. Meanwhile, no one is more surprised than Bess when a blast from her past comes knocking.
27	9	The Bargain of the Blood Shroud	Mar 24, 2021	Amanda Row	Alex Taub
Nancy and the Drew Crew strike a deal with Gil Bobbsey. Meanwhile, Carson runs into a distraught Bess.
28	10	The Spell of the Burning Bride	Mar 31, 2021	Amanda Row	Jesse Stern
Nancy picks up a new investigating job involving the local florist and is pleasantly surprised when Gil Bobbsey is able to offer some assistance. Meanwhile, Ace receives a cryptic text message.
29	11	The Scourge of the Forgotten Rune	Apr 7, 2021	Kristin Lehman	Katie Schwartz
Nancy and the Drew Crew work together to help one of their own. Meanwhile, Ryan has an interesting conversation with Celia.
30	12	The Trail of the Missing Witness	Apr 14, 2021	Kristin Lehman	Jen Vestuto & Melissa Marlette
WHO ARE YOU? - Nancy and Celia Hudson go head to head. Meanwhile, Nick hires a new line cook at The Claw.
31	13	The Beacon of Moonstone Island	Apr 28, 2021	Celine Ginger	Ruben Garcia
IT'S COMPLICATED - Gil insists on helping Nancy investigate a hunch on Moonstone Island, but Ace and Amanda are forced to step in when he is unable to be there for her. Meanwhile, Nick begins questioning Nancy's loyalty. Lastly, Odette is getting on George's last nerve. Scott Wolf, Maddison Jaizani and Riley Smith also star.
32	14	The Siege of the Unseen Specter	May 5, 2021	Ramsey Nickell	Andrea Thornton Bolden & Lisa Bao
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME - Nancy's birthday dinner with Carson is cut short when Detective Tamura shows up with a warrant to arrest her for contempt of court. Meanwhile, George, Bess, and Ace work together to summon up one of their ancestors to help locate Odette's Englishwoman lover Mary's soul amongst billions in the spirit world. Tunji Kasom and Riley Smith also star.
33	15	The Celestial Visitor	May 12, 2021	Ruben Garcia	Melinda Hsu Taylor & Nora Landon
TIAN RICHARDS ("BURDEN," "DUMPLIN") GUEST STARS AS TOM SWIFT - As things begin to go haywire at The Claw, a striking stranger appears looking for Nancy, and announces himself as the billionaire Tom Swift. Meanwhile, Ace has issues with the way Nancy insists on handling things with Celia. Tunji Kasim, Leah Lewis, Maddison Jaizani and Riley Smith also star.
34	16	The Purloined Keys	May 19, 2021	Jeff W. Byrd	Katherine DiSavino & Jesse Stern
WARNING - Ryan and the Drew Crew work together to find a way to bring down Everett. Meanwhile, Carson gives Nancy a word of warning. Tunji Kasim, Leah Lewis and Maddison Jaizani also star.
35	17	The Judgement of the Perilous Captive	May 26, 2021	Jeff W. Byrd	Erika Harrison
BEN HOLLINGSWORTH ("CODE BLACK") GUEST STARS - Nancy finally has Everett exactly where she wants him. Meanwhile, Nick receives upsetting news from one of his tenants, Jake Cazine, about the youth center he wants to open. Lastly, Carson shares something disturbing with Bess. Leah Lewis and Alex Saxon also star.
36	18	The Echo of Lost Tears	June 2, 2021	Amanda Row	Noga Landau & Katie Schwartz
SEASON FINALE - Carson, Ryan and the Drew Crew work together to help Nancy.

Production Notes

• On September 4, 2020, this season was greenlit to start production.
• On September 29, 2020 production officially started.
  • However, production shut down the next day due to delays in processing COVID-19 tests in British Columbia. Luckily, the stoppage was temporary.
  • On October 5, 2020 the official Nancy Drew Instagram account posted a picture with the caption, "The Drew Crew is back on set solving mysteries for Season 2!" signaling production had resumed.
• The character Tom Swift appears in an episode this season, with plans for a spin-off series. Like the character Nancy Drew, Tom Swift is a fictional character who originated from Stratemeyer Syndicate. "Plans are for Tom to crash into one of Nancy’s investigations, an event which Nancy interprets as supernatural and Tom believes to be cosmically paranormal". The hope is that is appearance will generate a potential spin-off series called Tom Swift, which would also air on the CW network.
  • This particular episode aired as the fifteenth episode of the season, and is directed by Ruben Garcia. Ruben previously directed the Season 1 episode, "The Haunting of Nancy Drew".
• On October 11, 2020, the cast and executive producers gathered for a virtual New York Comic Con panel. Noga Landau teased that new characters would appear this season. Some character have appeared in book iterations while others are exclusive to the series.
  • Noga also teased that the supernatural elements from the first season would carry over to the second season, with the Aglaeca returning as, "she’s not going away easy — if at all," but confirmed that, "we have a whole bunch of new ones along the way, because Horseshoe Bay is a little bit haunted and we’re going to dig deeper" and "see more and more of the things that hide in the shadows."
• Larry Teng directed episodes 201, 204, 205 & 206 as a block over 35 days. It was a feat of logistics and collaboration to capture the footage.
• The idea to have the underage characters drink sparkling cider instead of alcoholic beverages came from Melinda Hsu Taylor.
• Filming for the season officially wrapped on April 29, 2021. Kennedy McMann confirmed that production never had to shut down because of COVID-19.

Gallery

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Nancy Drew Season 2 First Look Promo

Nancy Drew - Season 2 Trailer - The CW

Nancy Drew - Your Story Promo - The CW