# Paramount+ Average Joe season 2 release

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> Updated: 2026-08-11T21:21:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Paramount+ has announced the release schedule for the second season of the dark comedy-drama series ‘Average Joe’. The eight-episode season is scheduled to premiere on August 19, with the first two episodes launching simultaneously and the remaining episodes released weekly through September 15.

Following the events of the first season, which involved a Russian-mafia storyline, the new season shifts its setting to Cape Town, South Africa. The plot follows protagonist Joe Washington, played by Deon Cole, as he faces new threats to his family. Cast members have noted that the upcoming season aims to explore “deeper emotional layers and uncharted territory” following the previous season’s cliffhanger.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Average Joe season 2 to premiere on Paramount+ in August

Season 2 of the Paramount+ series ‘Average Joe’ premieres August 19, moving production from Atlanta to South Africa as the protagonist faces higher stakes in the criminal underworld.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/average-joe-season-2-to-premiere-on-paramount-in-august

### 2026-08-06: Paramount+ Announces Average Joe Season 2 Premiere on Aug. 19

Paramount+ unveiled the *Average Joe* Season 2 trailer; the eight‑episode season premieres Aug 19, starring Deon Cole as Joe Washington in a Cape Town‑set adventure with new characters and returning cast.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paramount-announces-average-joe-season-2-premiere-on-aug-19

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