Apple TV+ finally uncorks trailer for Drops of God series 2, the greatest show you've probably not even heard of
Don't trust us? It's got a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating and it needs your attention!Drops of God series 2 at last has a thrilling trailer, with the second series of Apple TV+’s greatest ever show coming out in January.
Bold statement saying it’s Apple TV+’s best show? Better than Slow Horses? Trust us, Drops of God is epic even if it might sound a terrible idea for a TV show! I mean the first series was an eight-part French-Japanese drama set in the world of wine. It didn’t exactly scream hit yet almost everyone who watched it loved it.
Drops of God series 1 has a coveted 100% Rotten Tomatoes audience rating. People were hooked by the story of a young French woman inheriting her late father’s epic wine collection if she completes a series of tasting tasks. But she must compete against a brilliant young Japanese wine expert. And worse still she’s allergic to wine!
Here’s everything we know about Drops of God series 2 and why if you’ve not seen series 1 it’s an absolute must.
*** Warning – contains some spoilers from series 1 ***
Is there a Drops of God series 2?
Yes, Apple TV+ finally announced there would be a second series in 2024. The first series went out in 2023 and it looked like it would be a one-off. Indeed, it was originally envisaged as being one series.
However, Drops of God became a word of mouth hit and won the International Emmys Awards for Best Drama series in 2024.
Still, fans feared series 2 might not happen as there was a long wait between the show being given the green light and any further news.
Drops of God is adapted from the New York Times bestselling Japanese manga series of the same name.
Who is in the cast?
Fleur Geffrier stars as Camille Léger, the estranged daughter of famous wine expert Alexandre Léger (Stanley Weber, who also returns). After his death in series 1, she discovered that she had a vast wine inheritance and she headed to Tokyo to claim it. But then she was told about the competition. Fleur Geffrier also starred in the German series Das Boot.
Tomohisa Yamashita is also back as Issei Tomine, Alexandre’s wine prodigy who Camille must beat in the wine tests to claim her inheritance. Drops of God is Tomohisa’s biggest role outside of Japan, where he is a household name.
Slow Horses series 4 actor Tom Wozniczka again plays Thomas Chassangre, a French wine expert who helped Camille refine her wine tasting skills in series 1. He also served as a love interest for Camille.
What is the plot of Drops of God series 2?
So, series 1 followed Camille and Issei taking part in a string of wine tasting challenges. The winner would get Léger’s incredible wine collection, the largest and most valuable in the world. But why would he put his estranged daughter through this? Well, in a massive twist it was revealed at the end of the first series that Camille and Issei were brother and sister!
In Drops of God series 2, the story jumps three years ahead and shows the pair joining forces. They are set a new quest by their late father: they must uncover the origin of the world’s most wonderful wine. Their father declares he failed to ever find the wine and it’s their duty to succeed where he did not. The pair race across France, Italy and Japan as they seek out the wine.
But series 2 promises to be darker than the original. In the trailer, a mysterious figure strikes someone in a vineyard. We also see the police pull a body out of the water.
The makers tease: “As the search pushes them to the edges of the world, and to the darkest corners of themselves, Camille and Issei must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice. The answer could shatter their bond as siblings … or destroy them both.”
Why Drops of God is worth watching
Like many people, I finally watched Drops of God after a friend recommended it. It just sounded crazy. How are they going to make a drama out of wine tasting? Well they did and it’s exquisite. You don’t need to know anything about wine to enjoy it. Indeed, the series essentially gives you a free wine-tasting course!
Both the leading characters, Camille and Issei are magnetic. You begin by rooting for Camille, whose late father forced her to taste wine as a child which led to her having a deep wine aversion. Issei initially comes across as a wine-tasting robot. He seems to have no emotion. But the series beautifully draws you into his story. You discover why he’s the way he is.
Mid-series revelations
By the middle of the series you don’t want either of them to loose. Revelations about both leading characters are expertly dropped in throughout building to a truly satisfying end. It’s rare to come away from a drama and think that all made perfect sense.
It also looked stunning. The locations were fabulous. Plus, it was so unique. There’s nothing I’ve ever seen quite like it. This wasn’t just another cop drama, this was something entirely different. All the key cast put in great performances and there was also humour thrown into the mix. The series also gave you a sense of escape.
The only concern is the first series was so great, how can the second series match it? Well, the trailer certainly draws you in and we’re sure there will be plenty of twists ahead.
Do the cast drink real wine on Drops of God?
No! Not surprisingly the cast don’t drink real wine while making Drops of God. Having the cast drunk probably wouldn’t help much with production!
Star Fleur Geffrier explains: “When we’re on set, we are drinking water with colour in it, so it has no taste. But the character is always explaining what she is experiencing, what she is feeling when she tastes. So I try to connect to her sensation: ‘What does the idea of citrus make me feel inside? What does that feel like physically? What is the memory I have linked to that?'”
But as a viewer you can of course enjoy a glass of real wine. We wouldn’t recommend drinking coloured water.
When’s the start date? How to watch it
Drops of God series 2 will premiere on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 with the first episode. One episode will then be released weekly until March 11, 2026.
Series 2 was shot across Japan, France, Greece, Spain and Georgia. The second series contains eight parts. Series 1 is available to watch now on Apple TV+. But you’d better be quick if you want to start series 2 as it drops!
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