Marybeth Pickett often told her husband that game warden don’t live long, but Joe knew it himself. Moving to a secluded place near Wyoming, he had no idea what danger he was putting himself and his family in. Having decided to fight for justice to the end, he does not give a move to opponents. This turns more and more local residents against him, because they are used to bypassing the law…
“Joe Pickett ss 2”: release date, announcement
The sequel to the crime drama “Joe Pickett” is officially announced in February 2022! Although even without this it was clear that the new season would come out. Since the picture is based on a series of detective books of the same name, there is plenty of material for adaptation. Also, we shouldn’t forget that the ratings of the past season 1 showed the viewer’s interest in the TV show.
The exact release date for season 2 of “Joe Pickett” is June 4, 2023!
Plot
Pickett has been running game warden for many years. Over the years, he has repeatedly been in trouble. As a very young boy, Joe was constantly worried about his father’s rudeness. Already at a conscious age, the main character often returned in his thoughts to the moment where one night he pointed a pistol at his parent, dreaming of shooting him. Only cowardice then saved the boy from a terrible step.
After moving to a new location, Pickett almost immediately runs into a local poacher, Ote Keeley, who has just killed a deer. At first, he tries to press on pity, referring to a hungry family. Joe realizes that all these are gimmicks, and writes out a fine. Trying to avoid punishment, Ote starts a scuffle with Pickett and grabs his pistol. But Joe again takes possession of the weapon, writes out a huge fine for Otto and lets go…
Joe is insanely happy in marriage, brings up two adorable daughters and always gets along with his wife. They solve even minor difficulties together, which gives them the strength to move on. Having moved to Wyoming, Marybeth dreamed of starting to work in her specialty, but the unexpected news of pregnancy interrupted her plans — now she will be constantly at home again.

The eldest daughter, Sheridan, has trouble communicating with her peers. She considers herself like her dad and loves to spend time with animals more. At school, they laugh at her because she reads scientific journals and is not interested in teenage hobbies. But the girl quickly finds a like-minded person. April Keeley becomes her new friend, the same outcast as Sheridan.
The Pickett family tries to find common ground with the locals, but people are often hostile. Everyone wants to hunt out of season, without a license. Everyone is used to solving issues with the previous game warden on the spot, and now many of them have lost their only earnings because of Pickett. Their grudge against Joe extends to his entire family.
Even in his last job, Joe was famous for having fined the mayor who fished without special permission. At a local holiday, a former game warden advises Pickett to be careful when issuing fines for Wyoming hunters. This advice is especially relevant the next morning, when Joe finds Ote’s body in the backyard of his house, pierced by arrows …
Actors and their roles
- Joe — a current game warden who recently moved with his family to Wyoming; fair, will always come to the rescue; courteous with animals; does not listen to other people’s advice and always does in his own way; recalling the past, is impulsive, but does not want it to harm his family in any way — Michael Dorman.
- Marybeth — Joe’s wife; after moving, she found out about pregnancy, which ruined all plans; is engaged in the upbringing of children; is a lawyer by training; indulges the whims of her mother, whose life is like a roller coaster; appreciates honesty and kindness in a husband; often turns a blind eye to his forgetfulness and closeness — Julianna Guill.
- Sheridan — daughter of Joe and Marybeth; studies in elementary grades; reads adult books, for which she is persecuted by her classmates; found support in April and began to trust her — Skywalker Hughes.
- April — daughter of Ote; lives very poorly, her mother dresses her in a second-hand; once bought a jacket turned out to be the former thing of her classmate, after which everyone laughed at the girl and now call her “Second Hand” — Vivienne Guynn.
Interesting Facts
- The TV project was directed by Drew Dowdle (“Transcendent Man”, “Waco”), his brother John Erick Dowdle, who works with him, and Everardo Gout (“Banshee”, “The Terror“, “Snowpiercer“).
- Kamryn Pilva is the smallest member of the series, she played Lucy, Joe’s youngest daughter. The girl has been filming since 2018, but all her previous projects were not successful, and the film “The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw”, released in 2020, did not even score 5 points out of 10 on IMDb.
- The TV show “Joe Pickett” is based on C. J. Box’s stories about a game warden forced to investigate a crime on his grounds. It is noteworthy that the author became one of the producers of the project, and he is also a great lover of hunting and fishing. Homeland of C. J. Box — Casper, Wyoming, home to endless forests and rocky mountains.
- Armie Hammer was initially invited to play the main role, but after his refusal due to employment in other projects, it was decided to find a similar hero. It was Michael Dorman.
Joe Pickett Season 2: release date
Number | Series title | Release date |
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2x01 | Series 1 | June 4, 2023 |
2x02 | Series 2 | June 4, 2023 |
2x03 | Series 3 | June 11, 2023 |
2x04 | Series 4 | June 18, 2023 |
2x05 | Series 5 | June 25, 2023 |
2x06 | Series 6 | July 2, 2023 |
2x07 | Series 7 | July 9, 2023 |
2x08 | Series 8 | July 16, 2023 |
2x09 | Series 9 | July 23, 2023 |
2x10 | Series 10 | July 30, 2023 |
Awesome show I’ve been telling everyone
Fantastic series! I have read all the Pickett books and can’t wait for more to come out.
Good to see a show that carries the same weight as the books. Great casting. Made reading the books even more enjoyable!
Super great series. Can’t wait for the next season! Best of television! Great acting, great story line — have read all but last 2 books in CJ Box series. One of my top 10 authors. More Pickett PLEASE!
I am very much looking forward to watching Season 2. Very entertaining to watch. I love the Longmire Series and think Joe Pickett Series is another one to watch.