Buckle up for 'Spinners' season 2 in 2026: thrilling drama and fresh faces await

"Spinners" became a fan favourite because it speaks to township reality with edge, adrenaline and heart.

From the roaring engines and raw street culture to characters who feel like people you actually know, it’s one of those shows that cuts across age and background.

Now, with season two confirmed, fans couldn't be more amped. Viewers have been waiting to see what’s next for Ethan and the crew, and the return of the show feels like catching up with old friends who live dangerously.

Season one introduced us to the high-stakes world of spinning in Cape Town, where modified cars, roaring engines and tyre smoke aren’t just for show, they’re a language, a hustle and a form of escape.

For many young people in the Cape Flats, spinning culture is more than a weekend thrill, it’s identity, community and rebellion wrapped in rubber and noise.

Ethan’s journey from getaway driver to someone trying to break free from gang life hooked viewers instantly. His connection with his younger brother, his bond with friends like Shane and Nazeem, and the constant tug-of-war between survival and ambition gave Season 1 its heartbeat.

The show blended gritty township realities with the adrenaline of car culture in a way that felt real and recognisable to South African audiences.

Canal+ Africa has confirmed that filming for the second season has officially wrapped. The first season, which dropped in 2023, earned both critical and commercial acclaim at home and abroad, putting local storytelling and Cape Town car culture in the global spotlight.

Following the takeover of MultiChoice by the French media giant, the new season is set to launch in 2026 on Showmax, DStv, and Canal+ platforms worldwide.

“Two years after escaping the violent grip of gang life, Ethan and his friends have become spinning stars in the big city,” the company teases in the new season’s synopsis.

“Fame, love, and happiness finally seem within reach until a brutal ambush, orchestrated by Ethan’s old gang, shatters their peace. Desperate, Ethan turns to the Maseko clan for help, but their protection comes at a heavy cost.

"Now caught between two rival crime families, can Ethan take the wheel and find his own road?”

With the original cast back in action, award-winning actors Cantona James and Chelsea Thomas reprise their leading roles, Canal+ Africa confirms, while Brendon Daniels and Dillon Windvogel also return.

Season two is already shaping up to hit even harder, adding fresh energy with rising stars Luyanda Zwane and Aphiwe Mkefe stepping in as the next-generation Masekos, promising new drama and tension.

Fans will also get a thrill from a cameo by Kayla Oliphant, a real-life spinning icon who doubles as Chelsea Thomas’ stunt double, showing just how seriously the show approaches its high-octane action.

With Ethan back behind the wheel and the streets of Cape Town heating up, who knows what’s around the corner? #

Will he finally shake off the gangs, or is he about to get pulled deeper into the chaos? One thing’s for sure: tyre smoke, spinning rims, and drama aren’t going anywhere, and fans will be glued to their screens, ready for every crash, twist, and unexpected turn.