Season 2 | |
Season 02 | Number of Episodes: 10 | |
Premiere Airdate | June 12, 2018 |
Finale Airdate | August 7, 2018 |
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Season 2 of The Bold Type consisted of 10 episodes. It premiered on June 12, 2018, on Freeform, and concluded on August 7, 2018.
Synopsis[]
Season two of The Bold Type follows Jane as she continues to find her journalistic voice in a new media-driven landscape, Kat and her struggle with her racial and sexual identity in addition to her relationship with Adena, and Sutton in the aftermath of her decision to end her relationship with Richard due to the realization that it could hinder her from advancing in her career
Cast[]
Series Regulars[]
- Katie Stevens as Jane Sloan
- Aisha Dee as Kat Edison
- Meghann Fahy as Sutton Brady
- Nikohl Boosheri as Adena El-Amin
- Matt Ward as Alex Crawford
- Sam Page as Richard Hunter
- Melora Hardin as Jacqueline Carlyle
Guest Starring[]
Press Release[]
"At Freeform, we are committed to delivering shows that celebrate the power and possibility of the female voice,” said Karey Burke, exec vp programming and development at Freeform. “Season one of The Bold Type brought culturally significant stories to the masses that not only entertain, but also empower our viewers to conquer the world—we are excited to continue to champion these incredible women.”
The Bold Type is inspired by the life of Hearst Magazine chief content officer (and former Cosmo Editor-in-Chief) Joanna Coles and explores the lives and loves of those responsible for a global women's magazine called Scarlet. Faking It grad Katie Stevens stars in the drama that in its first season explored issues including sexual assault, sexuality, and the push and pull between balancing work and career.
"When we launched The Bold Type, we had no idea just how strongly it would resonate with young adult viewers who quickly saw their world of intense friendships, relationships, career ambitions, social media habits, and crazy sex and love lives reflected back at them,” Coles said. “The positive response has been overwhelming—we couldn’t ask for better partners in Freeform and Universal TV and look forward to pushing the envelope further in season two with the phenomenal women and men of Scarlet.”
Episode Guide[]
# | Image | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Airdate | No. in series | |
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Feminist Army | Amanda Lasher | Victor Nelli Jr. | June 12, 2018 | 1 | |
Jane is excited to publish her first big piece for Incite, especially since she’s writing about a female CEO she admires, and she knows Jacqueline will be reading it. Sutton is thrown when a new corporate policy seems to give her and Richard the green light on their romance. And Adena grows frustrated when Kat seems too eager to flaunt their burgeoning relationship. | |||||||
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Rose Colored Glasses | Wendy Straker Hauser | Victor Nelli Jr. | June 12, 2018 | 2 | |
Believing it shouldn’t matter, Kat bristles when Alex recommends she highlights that she is black in her company bio. However, while introducing her parents to Adena, Kat is forced to confront how her avoidance of labels has affected her life. Sutton is horrified when she discovers her fellow fashion assistants think she was asked to organize a photo shoot featuring “honorable men” for reasons other than her talent. And Jane tries to defend herself after the fallout from her Incite article, which doesn’t go as planned. | |||||||
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The Scarlet Letter | Celine Geiger | Jamie Travis | June 19, 2018 | 3 | |
Sutton is in an awkward position when she is put in charge of hiring a photographer for an accessories shoot, and Kat asks her to hire Adena. Jane follows around a cute and altruistic doctor named Ben for her latest article. Scarlet’s newest board member, Cleo, causes Jacqueline to defend her role at the magazine. | |||||||
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OMG | Neel Shah | Jamie Travis | June 26, 2018 | 4 | |
Jane crosses paths with Pinstripe, who inspires her to try a new style of writing. Meanwhile, she learns something new about Ben. Adena reluctantly brings Kat out to meet her friends, and Kat quickly immerses herself in the New York lesbian scene. Sutton fights for an in with a well-connected influencer named Brooke. | |||||||
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Stride of Pride | Michelle A. Badillo; Caroline Levich | Anna Mastro | July 3, 2018 | 5 | |
Kat is excited by a potential addition to her department, but when the board’s corporate policy prevents her from offering the job, she decides to challenge the status quo in the hope of championing new voices. Jane finds a job posting she thinks she’d be perfect for, but her response to the job sparks a difficult conversation with Kat about privilege. Sutton is enjoying her single life, until she discovers something surprising about her latest fling. | |||||||
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The Domino Effect | Amy-Jo Perry | Anna Mastro | July 10, 2018 | 6 | |
Jane is thrilled when her sexual assault article for Scarlet is nominated for a prestigious journalism award. Determined to prove herself to Jacqueline, Jane jumps at the chance to write a follow-up piece, until the story takes an unexpected turn. Kat struggles with whether to tell Adena a secret and Sutton is given a challenging assignment—styling Richard's date | |||||||
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Betsy | Matt McGuinness | Marta Cunningham | July 17, 2018 | 7 | |
When Jane discovers that Sutton has been hiding a gun in the apartment, the girls realize they have polar opposite views on the subject. Meanwhile, Adena shocks Kat with her latest suggestion. | |||||||
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Plan B | Becky Hartman Edwards | Marta Cunningham | July 24, 2018 | 8 | |
After an intimate moment mishap with Ben, Jane evaluates if motherhood is in her future because of her BRCA gene mutation. Kat is eager to flaunt her social media influence by partnering with a beauty brand that offers her an opportunity to be their spokesperson. Meanwhile, Sutton makes her first major fashion department decision without Oliver. | |||||||
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Trippin | Celine Geiger | Victor Nelli Jr. | July 31, 2018 | 9 | |
The girls take a trip to Sutton's hometown and meet a few important figures from her past. Jane struggles with planning her future, and Kat feels a rift in her relationship with Adena. | |||||||
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We'll Always Have Paris | Annie Weisman | Tara Nicole Weyr | August 7, 2018 | 10 | |
Jane goes to get her eggs frozen, but discovers her insurance doesn't cover it. Cleo tells Jacqueline the board is talking about replacing her. Adena discovers she got approved for her visa and goes with Kat to Paris. Ben reveals that, due to him being a doctor, family can get their eggs frozen for free, and says he and Jane can lie and declare themselves domestic partners to get Jane in. Pinstripe tells Jane he wants to help pay for her to freeze her eggs, and in the process tells Jane he still likes her and they kiss. Jane decides to go to Paris. Kat then goes to meet with Coco and discovers that Adena hasn't produced any work since going to New York. Kat and Adena come to a wall in their relationship when Kat realizes Adena produced work when she wasn't with her. Richard goes to Paris and reveals his feelings for Sutton. Richard discovers there a shortlist from the board of people to replace Jacqueline. Adena doesn't turn up to the party, but Sutton and Jane tell Kat all the reasons why they love her. |
Trivia[]
- The executive producer and showrunner of the series is now Amanda Lasher (Riverdale, Sweet/Vicious, Gossip Girl), as Sarah Watson steps down.