USA Network Renews Legal Drama The Rainmaker For Season 2 Expected In 2026

USA Network has officially renewed the legal drama series The Rainmaker for a second season, set to premiere in 2026. The show, based on John Grisham's 1995 novel, concluded its successful first season with strong viewership, averaging 1.3 million total viewers across nine episodes and marking it as the network's most-watched freshman series in seven years. The series follows Rudy Baylor, a newly minted lawyer, as he battles courtroom adversaries and uncovers conspiracies surrounding a client's son's mysterious death. Val Boreland, President of Entertainment at Versant, expressed enthusiasm about continuing the momentum with showrunner Michael Seitzman and partners Lionsgate and Blumhouse. The production involves a talented cast including John Slattery, Milo Callaghan, and Lana Parrilla, with executive producers such as Grisham, Seitzman, and Jason Blum. The renewal reflects USA Network's ongoing commitment to delivering compelling legal thrillers to its audience.