- Melissa Roxburgh returns as FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson in The Hunting Party Season 2.
- Episode 201, “Ron Simms,” features Eric McCormack as a serial killer preying on women.
- Bex must get her hunting team reinstated quickly to stop the killer before more victims emerge.
- Co-showrunners JJ Bailey and Jake Coburn promise a tense, high-stakes season opener.
Season 2 premiere: “Ron Simms” — fast-paced and personal
The Hunting Party returns to NBC this Thursday with a tense Season 2 opener titled “Ron Simms.” Melissa Roxburgh is back as former FBI profiler Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, leading a small team assembled to catch the worlds most dangerous escaped killers. Episode 201 raises the stakes immediately: a new serial killer is active, and Bex must fight to have her team reinstated in time to stop him.
Eric McCormack guest-stars as the Boogeyman
Guest star Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) appears as Ron Simms, a predator preying on women seeking love. The episode frames Simms as a chilling antagonist whose methods force Bex and her crew into a race against the clock. Early photos show tense team moments and flashbacks that hint at the killers past and motivations.
Plot: Reinstating the team to stop the killer
Before the hunt can begin, Bex must navigate bureaucracy and skepticism to get her unit back in operation. The urgency is clear: with a pattern forming, each hour could mean another victim. The premiere, written by co-showrunners JJ Bailey and Jake Coburn, positions the teams reinstatement as a central emotional and procedural hurdle.
What to expect from the episode
Expect procedural tension mixed with character-driven scenes. The premiere introduces new obstacles tied to the top-secret prison known as the Pit, whose escaped inmates are central to the series premise. Viewers will see Roxburghs Bex balancing investigative urgency with the moral and bureaucratic complications of her teams unofficial status.
Creative team and cast
The Hunting Party is written and executive-produced by series creator and co-showrunner JJ Bailey and co-showrunner Jake Coburn. Thor Freudenthal directs and serves as executive producer. The main cast includes Melissa Roxburgh, Nick Wechsler, Patrick Sabongui, Josh McKenzie, and Sara Garcia. Universal Television produces the series for NBC.
Watch and follow
Embedded post: Official NBC YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/@NBC (Official channel for trailers and clips).
Tune in Thursday to see how Bex and her team tackle Ron Simms and whether they can reinstate the unit fast enough to stop a new wave of crimes. The premiere promises a gripping, fast-moving start to Season 2 that expands the series mythology while delivering high-stakes procedural drama.
Image Referance: https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-hunting-party-returns-thursday-early-s02e01-ron-simms-preview/
