Yellowjackets Co-Creator Ashley Lyle Confirms Rumored Bonus Episode
Contains spoilers for "Yellowjackets" Season 2, Episode 9 — "Storytelling"
The devastating Season 2 finale of "Yellowjackets" left fans reeling and ravenous for even more of the enthralling series. The captivating first season consisted of 10 episodes, though the recent season only featured nine, leading some to speculate a fun surprise in the form of an extra installment. After rumors of an unconfirmed Episode 10 buzzed around various corners of the Internet, "Yellowjackets" co-creator Ashley Lyle took to Twitter to clear the air.
When fans enthusiastically tweeted at the talented writer about their late-night plans to wait up for the possible episode, Lyle confirmed the additional installment in a comforting way. "Noooo. Go to bed! Get some rest! There will be a bonus episode between seasons, but I love you guys and I don't want y'all to lose sleep thinking it's tonight," Lyle tweeted. Viewers quickly latched onto the live programming listings of a possible new airing and planned to stay awake to find out for themselves.
Lyle also gave us a better idea of when we can expect the highly anticipated episode, though recent events have understandably impacted its future release. Since the WGA strike froze the "Yellowjackets" writer's room after a single day of work, the episode won't be released until the complex matter is dealt with.
The episode will air closer to the premiere of Season 3
After hearing that the riveting news was official, fans tried to dig even deeper to find out when exactly the unexpected episode would debut. However, with the series' staff currently on the picket line, Ashley Lyle told fans they'll have to wait a bit longer for the treat. An inquisitive viewer asked Lyle directly for the release date, only to be illuminated by the current events dominating the media landscape.
"Closer to S3. I'm not being coy, there's a strike and things are complicated," Lyle told to eager fans on Twitter. While this may not be the news we were hoping for, the revelation of the elusive bonus episode should whet the audiences' appetite until its thrilling debut. Some have also begun speculating what the current episode is about including a backstory surrounding the body of the survivor the team found in the cabin. That eerie detail would neatly thread the two seasons together, especially after Coach Ben (Steven Krueger) burned down the "Yellowjackets" home in reaction to their horrific feast.
We'll have to wait until the premiere to find out for sure as we stay tuned for more information about the exciting bonus episode. While we wait, "Yellowjackets" Seasons 1 and 2 are currently streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime.