Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Netflix Reconsiders 'Perfect Couple' Season Two After Writer Exit
Netflix is considering a second season of 'The Perfect Couple' based on the book 'Swan Song.'
The writer, Joanna Calo, is no longer involved in the project.
The original series, which featured Nicole Kidman, was successful on Netflix.
'Swan Song' involves wealthy newcomers on Nantucket, their extravagant lifestyle, and a missing employee after their house burns down.
The new season remains in early development, and the search for a new writer is underway.
Netflix is reevaluating a potential second season of 'The Perfect Couple'.
Joanna Calo has exited as writer and showrunner for the 'Swan Song' adaptation.
The new season is based on Elin Hilderbrand's novel 'Swan Song'.
The original series, starring Nicole Kidman, debuted September 5, 2024.
The original series spent six weeks on Netflix's Global Top 10.
- Who
- Netflix, Nicole Kidman, Joanna Calo, Elin Hilderbrand
- What
- Netflix is developing a potential second season of 'The Perfect Couple' based on Elin Hilderbrand's novel 'Swan Song'.
- When
- The new season is in early development.
- Where
- Nantucket
- Why
- To continue the success of the original series.
- Original Series Debut
- September 5, 2024
- Based On
- Elin Hilderbrand's 'Swan Song'
- Original Showrunner
- Jenna Lamia
- Executive Producers
- Nicole Kidman, Susanne Bier, Gail Berman, Shawn Levy, Per Saari, Hend Baghdady
- Writer Exit
- Joanna Calo