Summary
The Mole, Netflix’s reboot of the classic 2000s reality TV competition series that breeds distrust and sabotage, isback for another season with a brand-new host and the promise of twists and turns.The Moleseason 2follows the same formula the series has always fallen back on. A group of players work as a team to find their way through a series of missions, collecting money for a communal prize pot and trying to figure out the identity of the mole. The titular saboteur’s job is simply to ensure their team doesn’t earn money while keeping their identity secret.
“The objective of the mole is to sabotage as much as they can”
In the trailer forNetflix’sThe Moleseason 2, it’s revealed that the series has brought on a new host to guide the players through the difficult competition. Employing NPR reporter Ari Shapiro as host, the new cast ofThe Moleare shown working through several different missions while trying to figure out who’s been sabotaging them.
“The objective of the mole is to sabotage as much as they can,“65-year-old contestant Andy shared in the trailer, his interview intercut with footage of extreme missions,“without getting caught.“Elsewhere in the trailer, it’s revealed thatin the first stretch of missions, the cast appear to be doing particularly well, until the mole really gets to work. As the cast works toward the end of the game, things will become more pressurized, with one player seemingly leaving the competition entirely.
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The Mole Season 2 Cast Announced
WithThe Moleseason 2 rapidly approaching, Netflix has announced the cast lineup along with releasing the trailer for the series. Though there isn’t much information about the cast members, their names, ages, and professions were released toVulture.According to the source,The Molewill welcome a group of new cast members including Tony, a 24-year-old VIP host, Hannah, a 23-year-old Marketing Consultant, Quaylyn, a 41-year-old Bus Driver, and Ryan, a 33-year-old Volleyball Coach. The rest of the cast, including 65-year-old Forensic Accountant Andy, will feature one major Netflix player who viewers may find familiar.
50-year-old Web Sleuth andDon’t F*** With Catsstar Deanna Thompsonwill be trying her hand atThe Mole,though having appeared in the documentary may put a target on her back in the game. The rest of the cast is rounded out by Jennifer, a 28-year-old Program Analyst, Michael, a 30-year-old Parking Manager, Neesh, a 30-year-old Marketer, Melissa, a 34-year-old Poker Player, Muna, a 24-year-old Software Engineer, and Sean, a 43-year-old Stay-at-home dad. With a cast comprised of creative thinkers, thecast ofThe Moleseason 2seem equipped to handle the deception that their saboteur will be presenting.
AsThe Moleseason 2’s premiere date gets closer, many are excited to see the new missions that the cast will play through and the changes made to the game this season. With a new host coming in to shake things up, new missions, and potentially new twists for the cast, the game will look different during the reboots second outing. While the show will keep the audience guessing about the identity ofThe Mole, the cast will be excited to finally talk about their experiences openly once the series has aired.
The Moleseason 2 premieres on Netflix on June 28, with weekly drops for the next two weeks.
The Mole
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A reboot of the 2001 original adventure/reality game show, the Mole sees twelve contestants vying for a massive cash prize as they compete in increasingly tricky “missions” with one problem - one of them is the Mole. It’s the Mole’s mission to sabotage the players' efforts to win the pool for themselves eventually - but if they’re discovered, they’ll lose the game. Players will be eliminated each week based on a knowledge test given to them by the production staff - whoever reveals themself to know the least about the Mole will be forced off of the show.
