Agent Carter: Season 2 (2016)
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Peggy moves to Los Angeles to investigate a conspiracy involving Zero Matter. This 2016 Marvel season sits outside the MCU timeline, so you can watch it on its own without any homework. At 10 episodes, about 7h 30m in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Release date | January 19, 2016 |
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| Episodes | 10 × ~45 min |
Why it’s worth knowing about
Peggy Carter moves to Los Angeles in 1947 to investigate the mysterious Zero Matter.
About Agent Carter: Season 2
The second season jumps to 1947 and swaps New York for sunny Los Angeles. Peggy heads west to help Daniel Sousa, now chief of the SSR's West Coast office, after a woman's body turns up frozen in a lake. The case leads to Zero Matter, a strange substance, and a secret group of powerful men called the Council of Nine. The main villain is Whitney Frost, a Hollywood actress whose encounter with Zero Matter changes her, with gangster Joseph Manfredi as her muscle. New faces include physicist Jason Wilkes and Jarvis's wife, Ana.
ABC aired the ten episodes from January 19 to March 1, 2016, again during the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. winter break. Showrunners Tara Butters, Michele Fazekas and Chris Dingess gave the season a noir look, and Hayley Atwell, James D'Arcy, Chad Michael Murray and Enver Gjokaj all returned, joined by Wynn Everett as Frost, Ken Marino as Manfredi and Reggie Austin as Wilkes. Reviews were warmer about Frost and the cast than the ending, landing at 76% on Rotten Tomatoes. Ratings were low, and ABC canceled the series on May 12, 2016.
Good to know
- Episode 9, "A Little Song and Dance," features a full musical dream sequence with dancers from Dancing with the Stars and an original song that was released as a single.
- Zero Matter is the show's version of the comics' Darkforce, and the writers coordinated with the Doctor Strange film team to avoid contradictions.
- Howard Stark buys land in Malibu, a nod to where Tony Stark's house will later stand.
- The season earned a Saturn Award nomination for Best Superhero Television Series.
- Enver Gjokaj later brought Daniel Sousa back in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 7.
How to watch it
Watch season 1 first, since this picks up Peggy's relationships with Sousa, Thompson and Jarvis. It's a lighter, funnier ten episodes than the first season, with more screwball comedy and Hollywood glamour, and Whitney Frost is the reason to stay. Because the show was canceled, a couple of threads are left hanging. If you want more of this cast afterward, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 7 brings Sousa back and visits a 1950s setting that feels like a continuation.
Where to watch Agent Carter: Season 2 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Agent Carter: Season 2 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Agent Carter: Season 2 FAQ
Why was Agent Carter canceled?
Viewership was too low. Season 2 averaged about 4.37 million total viewers, and ABC canceled the series on May 12, 2016, leaving a few storylines unresolved.
Who plays Whitney Frost in Agent Carter?
Wynn Everett plays Whitney Frost, an actress who becomes the season's main villain after absorbing Zero Matter. Critics singled out her character's development as a highlight.
Does Agent Carter season 2 have a musical episode?
Yes, partly. "A Little Song and Dance," the ninth episode, includes a big musical dream sequence choreographed by Louis van Amstel.
Can you skip Agent Carter: Season 2?
Yes, skip it if you like. It’s a Marvel title, but not part of the MCU timeline.
How many episodes does Agent Carter: Season 2 have?
Agent Carter: Season 2 has 10 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Is Agent Carter: Season 2 part of the MCU?
It was made by Marvel Television alongside the MCU films. Marvel has since folded some of these shows into its official timeline; see our Netflix and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. canon guides for details.