Netflix’s New Gwyneth Paltrow Crime Thriller Series Officially Renewed For Season 2 Ahead Of Release

Published Oct 19, 2026, 2:42 PM EDT Adam Bentz is a senior news writer at ScreenRant, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and lists. He studied creative writing and English with a concentration in screenwriting at Southern New Hampshire University and interned as a writer/journalist for The Borgen Project, an influential organization that fights global poverty. However, one of his proudest achievements is editing a Leonardo DiCaprio freakout compilation that has over 150K views on YouTube. Adam also fancies himself an amateur film critic on his personal website. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Netflix's new crime thriller series starring Gwyneth Paltrow has officially been renewed for season 2 ahead of its release. The actress is best known for her roles in films such as Seven (1995), Sliding Doors (1998), and for winning an Oscar for Shakespeare in Love (1998), followed by The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and Shallow Hal (2001). Paltrow also played Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from Iron Man (2008) to Avengers: Endgame (2019). Now, according to Deadline, Gwyneth Paltrow will star in The Apology in her first major television role. Netflix has already greenlit the series for two seasons, described as "a thriller drama from A24 and studio-based Cut To." Oscar nominee Thomas Vinterberg (Another Round) will direct, his first time helming an American television series. Written by Joe Murtagh (The Woman in the Wall), The Apology centers on Evelyn (Gwyneth Paltrow) and Caleb Amspoker, a couple still haunted by their son's murder 18 years earlier, a cold case that captivated the nation. When a stranger unexpectedly confesses to the crime, they believe justice may finally be within reach, but their hope is shattered when they discover the killer could receive a reduced sentence, prompting Evelyn and Caleb to take justice into their own hands. The Apology marks Gwyneth Paltrow's first regular role in a television series. She had a recurring guest role on Glee (2010–2011), for which she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. She later starred in Netflix's series The Politician (2019–2020) before stepping away from acting and eventually returning to the big screen in Marty Supreme (2025). More to come... Birthdate September 27, 1972 Birthplace Los Angeles, California, USA Height 5 feet 9 inches