Stick Season 2 Debuts With Perfect Early Score
The Apple TV series returns with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes approval rating from an initial set of six critic reviews.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Television
Stick season 2 premiered on Apple TV on November 4, 2026, and early critic reviews have given it a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The score is based on six reviews and exceeds the 81% Certified Fresh rating that season 1 earned.
Why it matters
The early score marks the highest Rotten Tomatoes rating the series has received, signaling a strong initial critical reception for the show's second season. Because the figure rests on only six reviews, it reflects early reaction rather than a settled consensus.
Season 2 holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes approval rating from six critic reviews, compared with season 1's 81% Certified Fresh score. The sample is small, and the score may shift as more critics weigh in.
The players
Owen Wilson
Owen Wilson is an actor known for his comedic film roles and his lead performances in television series.
Timothy Olyphant
Timothy Olyphant is an actor known for his work in crime dramas and Western-themed television series.
The details
Owen Wilson returns as Pryce Cahill, and Timothy Olyphant joins the season as Clark Ross. The season premiered on Apple TV, and the early score was calculated at the time of writing.
Timeline
The 2025-2026 offseason saw season 1 receive its 81% Certified Fresh rating.
Stick season 2 premiered on November 4, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Early critic scores on aggregators like Rotten Tomatoes have become a common early signal of a streaming series' reception in the United States. Stick's season 2 score reflects that pattern, though its six-review base is too small to indicate long-term standing.
Viewers can watch Stick season 2 on Apple TV, where the season premiered on November 4, 2026. Because the 100% score comes from six early reviews, audiences deciding whether to start the season can weigh it alongside their own viewing preferences.
The takeaway
A perfect early score is encouraging, but a six-review sample means the rating is still taking shape. Checking how the score changes over the coming weeks will show whether the season's reception holds.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
