The courtroom drama The Rainmaker will return for another round. USA Network has officially renewed the breakout legal thriller for a second season, set to premiere in 2026.
Produced by Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television, The Rainmaker has quickly become a standout hit for USA, averaging 1.3 million total viewers throughout its first season. The show’s finale drew the largest audience of the series, while overall cross-platform numbers make it USA’s most-watched freshman series in seven years, according to the network.
“The verdict is in — The Rainmaker is returning for season two on USA Network,” said Val Boreland, President of Entertainment at Versant. “Along with our brilliant showrunner Michael Seitzman and our partners at Lionsgate and Blumhouse, we’re thrilled to build on the momentum and deliver another compelling chapter of this gripping legal drama for our viewers.”
Based on John Grisham’s bestselling novel, The Rainmaker follows Rudy Baylor, a newly minted lawyer who finds himself in a fierce courtroom battle against seasoned attorney Leo Drummond, while navigating complicated personal relationships and uncovering high-stakes conspiracies.
The series stars Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Lana Parrilla, Madison Iseman, P.J. Byrne, Dan Fogler, Wade Briggs, and Robyn Cara.
Behind the scenes, The Rainmaker is executive produced by Michael Seitzman (who also serves as showrunner), John Grisham, Patrick Moran, Jason Richman, David Gernert, and Jason Blum.
Season 2 will continue to build on the show’s signature mix of courtroom tension, moral complexity, and high-stakes drama that made its debut season a breakout success.
