The second season of REBELReloaded's fanfiction series, The Savages, premiered on May 24, 2016 and ended on August 22, 2016. The series was renewed for a second season on June 6, 2015 after five episodes of Season 1 premiered. The season was also renewed for 2 more episodes than its regular length. According to REBELReloaded, both Season 1 and Season 2 were filmed simultaneously as a total of 18 episodes.
The second season is set a month after the events of Season 1, continuing the second and third quarters of junior year at James A. Masters High School. The season revolves around the death of Felix Winchester, scarlet letters that terrorize The Savages, Joe and Nate's clique, The Glamouflage, Trae and Zachary's relationship, and Carl's family troubles with a known drug lord.
In contrast to the first season, this season focuses solely on plot, but many political and controversial beliefs/concepts are explored, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, abortion, family disownment, and suicide. In fact, this season continues with many cultural references. Although most of Season 1 was explicit, this season is more explicit than its predecessor.
The second season has fourteen main roles, with eleven of the characters reprising their roles from the first season. However, Nolan Gerard Funk's character Felix is deceased during the entire season, but his main role is increased through flashbacks. Three recurring characters were promoted to regular cast members: Kira Kosarin (Sena Demir), Summer Boissiere (Iesha Bennett), and Jessica Lange (Jennifer Gordon).
The first two episodes of the season were met with critical acclaim amongst fans, who praised the continuity, musical performances and character development of Trae and Sydney. The development of the minor characters Alyssa Tanner and Claudia Wu were also praised by fans, as they were originally introduced as "laughing stock". However, some were critical with Trae's decision to quit the Savages.
Star Billing[]
- Main Cast
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- Supporting
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- Special Guest Stars
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- Guest Cast
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- Co-Stars
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Episodes[]
01 | 09
02 | 10
"The Scarlet Letters" May 31, 2016
Directed by: REBELReloaded - Written by: REBELReloaded
Trae's return to James A. Masters High School is welcomed with a heated intervention; Joe and Nate decide to form their own 'super-clique'; Sydney is the target of a new wave of scarlet letters, which leads her to a disturbing discovery.
03 | 11
04 | 12
"The Roman Holiday" June 13, 2016
Directed by: REBELReloaded - Written by: REBELReloaded
Trae returns to Philadelphia for Christmas and realizes blood isn't thicker than water; Lily goes on a risky mall trip with most of The Savages; Carl becomes uncomfortable around Eli; Sydney seeks closure at a party from The Moneybags.
05 | 13
"The Rose That Grew From Concrete" June 20, 2016
Directed by: REBELReloaded - Written by: REBELReloaded
06 | 14
"The Blackout" July 25, 2015
Directed by: REBELReloaded - Written by: REBELReloaded
A power outage causes chaos at James A. Masters High School, including a new feud between The Savages and The Glamouflage; Joe and Trae hash out their issues while on a broken elevator; Zachary relapses after getting a scarlet letter.
07 | 15
"The Family That Preys" August 1, 2016
Directed by: REBELReloaded - Written by: REBELReloaded
The feud between The Glamouflage and The Savages forces Principal Gordon to intervene; Alex and Gina face family troubles when they collide for a dinner; Lily receives a scarlet letter; Trae discovers a truth regarding Zachary.
08 | 16
"The Eleventh Hour" August 8, 2016
Directed by: REBELReloaded - Written by: REBELReloaded
Events leading up to Felix's death are explored as The Savages are considered accomplices; Trae is caught in the middle of a bond between his mother and Principal Gordon; Nate confides in Claudia when he feels mistreated by Joe.
09 | 17
"The One That Got Away" August 15, 2016
Directed by: REBELReloaded - Written by: REBELReloaded
A shocking tragedy takes a toll on The Savages and the school, leaving Trae in shambles before prom; Sydney goes to therapy to reveal her dark past.
10 | 18
"The Promenade" August 22, 2016
Directed by: REBELReloaded - Written by: REBELReloaded
James A. Masters High School's junior-senior prom brings an all-new wrath between The Glamouflage and The Savages; Joe and Trae see eye-to-eye; Lily puts Sydney on a blind prom date; Sena's prom queen status is sabotaged.
Major Events[]
- The Savages' discovery of Trae's mastermind involvement in Brian and Vik's video scandal, along with Kalleb.
- Felix Winchester's mysterious murder case and The Savages's potential involvement.
- A flashforward montage of the events that happened and caused Felix's death.
- An investigation is held, and Kyler is revealed to be Felix's killer.
- Zachary's confession that he murdered Felix, despite Gina, Sydney, Alex, Carl and Lily's involvement.
- Trae's decision to quit The Savages after returning from the hospital.
- Joe and Nate's development of a supergroup, which is later deemed The Glamouflage.
- Alyssa, Claudia, Rufus and Vik's new behavior changes.
- Trae and Zachary's relationship.
- Zachary's secret of his father shooting Trae during the riot.
- His father is revealed to be homophobic and abusive to him.
- A series of scarlet letters that exposes The Savages' most vulnerable or darkest secrets.
- Sydney's previous involvement in the Moneybags, and her abortion after an affair for former Moneybags president Andrew.
- Alex's infidelity while dating Marisol and his secret fling with Sena.
- Gina's abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend Hunter, who was later killed by her parents.
- Trae's difficulty coming out to his homophobic family in Philadelphia.
- Carl's family's drug trafficking history.
- Lily's racist background, and her family's alleged affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan.
- Zachary's addiction to prescription drugs.
- The person behind the scarlet letters is revealed to be Maya Hastings, from The Red Onion, who is revealed to be a part of The Glamouflage.
- Carl's father's secret agenda as a drug dealer, and his affiliation with Eli Hawk who terrorized him and The Savages in Oregon.
- Carl's forced affair with Eli to protect his safety.
- Sena's secret affair with Mr. Baldwin put in jeopardy and Iesha's awareness of it.
- Kalleb's mysterious reputation.
- Principal Gordon's territorial rules in James A. Masters High School.
- Lily's background check on Jennifer Gordon to sabotage her position as principal.
- Rose's pregnancy woes and paternal issues with Coach Radnor.
- Rose's redemption from her resignation at James A. Masters High.
- Sydney's interest in the JAM Council and her short-term relationship with Gabe.
- Alex and Gina's family feud.
- Gina's family's hidden agenda as contract killers.
- Joe and Trae's complicated love-hate relationship.
- Zachary's suicide attempt and transfer to a mental facility.
Trivia[]
- This season includes far more explicit content compared to Season One, which featured explicit content beginning in the fifth episode The Wild Ride.
- Michael Michele and Dave Franco sing for the first time in the series.
- Quincy Brown, Logan Browning, Connor Paolo, Dove Cameron, Diego Tinoco, Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Kira Kosarin, and Summer Boissiere are in all the episodes.
- Nolan Gerard Funk appears only in flashback scenes although he is a main character in the season.
- Hayley Kiyoko and Addison Riecke are in all episodes, although they are recurring characters.
- This is the only season:
- Kira Kosarin (Sena Demir) appeared as a main cast member.
- Cameron Diaz (Rose De Vil)'s star billing includes "with" instead of "and". She returns to "and" after returning as a main cast member in the fifth and final season.