Netflix says no confirmed plans for Teach You a Lesson season 2
The streaming giant clarified that reports of a second season for the Korean drama are speculative, even as it ranks among the platform's most-watched series.
Netflix has stated that there are no confirmed plans for a second season of the Korean drama “Teach You a Lesson”, according to a company representative quoted by multiple outlets. The clarification came on 21 July, following reports that the series had entered early discussions for a new season. The streaming platform said that no contract or green light has been signed for the continuation of the project.
The lack of a renewal decision comes despite the series’ strong performance. According to Netflix’s six-month viewership report covering January to June 2026, “Teach You a Lesson” accumulated 48.2 million hours viewed, placing it sixth among the most-watched series on the platform, excluding films. The series also topped the domestic charts in South Korea for four consecutive weeks and entered the global Top 10 for non-English language television within a month of its release.
The speculation had been fuelled by the series’ open-ended finale, which hinted at a new case, and by the director Hong Jong-Chan’s expressed desire to return for a second season. However, Netflix’s official position, as reported on 21 July, is that no confirmed plans exist. The series, adapted from the webtoon “Get Schooled”, stars Kim Mu-Yeol as a former special forces captain leading an education rights protection agency.
The clarification comes amid broader changes in Netflix’s data transparency. The company announced that its “What We Watched” report, previously published semiannually, will now be released annually. Industry groups and specialised press have long requested more detailed data, including unique viewers and completion rates, which the platform still does not disclose. For now, fans of “Teach You a Lesson” must wait for any official announcement regarding a continuation.
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