When will Starting 5 Season 2 release? Netflix docuseries spotlights Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and other NBA icons

On October 16, the second season of the sports documentary series Starting 5 will release on Netflix. The program follows NBA players all year round, providing an inside look. The season 2 will feature eight new episodes and a new cast of NBA players.

This will include Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Brown, and Kevin Durant.

Additionally, season 1 of the show is already streaming on Netflix.

Netflix’s Starting 5 Season 2 unveils star-studded lineup featuring Durant, Brown, Harden, Shai, and Haliburton

Netflix selected the roster for the 2024–25 season, with Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics taking center stage. Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will also write his own narrative for the season. Finally, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers will complete the lineup.

The official synopsis of the season reads:“Get ready for the return of Starting 5, as season 2 brings an exciting new lineup of NBA stars: Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers. ..”All eight episodes of the next season will be available on Netflix following the debut of the show in mid-October.

Each episode will be 45 minutes long. Starting 5 is produced by UNINTERRUPTED, in partnership with Omaha Productions and Higher Ground Productions. Netflix will be the only streaming service to stream Season 2 of Starting 5.

Starting 5 season 2: Netflix’s all-access look at the NBA’s biggest stars

To watch the series, viewers will need an active Netflix subscription. The monthly cost of the Standard with Ads plan is $7.99. It offers access to the majority of films and TV series. Subscribers can download material to two devices and stream in 1080p on two compatible devices simultaneously.

Then there is the Standard plan, which costs $17.99 a month and provides limitless access to mobile games, TV series, and movies without advertisements. It enables simultaneous 1080p viewing and downloading on two compatible devices. Additionally, for an extra $6.99 per month with advertisements or $8.99 per month without, customers can add one more member, who does not live them.Finally, the monthly cost of the Premium plan is $24.99. It offers limitless access to ad-free TV series, films, and mobile games.

Subscribers can download material on six devices and stream in 4K Ultra HD with HDR simultaneously on up to four compatible devices. For an extra $6.99 per month with advertisements or $8.99 per month without, they can also join up to two other users who do not live with them.

Starting 5 Season 1: A deep dive into the personal and professional lives of the NBA’s elite superstars

LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum were all featured in the first season of Starting 5 that aired on Netflix in 2023–2024. The show portrayed their struggles with injuries, on-court issues, balancing family responsibilities, and building their legacies. The Lakers' LeBron James worked harder than ever to maintain his health and dominance in his 21st season, while the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards charmed fans with his rapid rise.

Meanwhile, Domantas Sabonis held the Kings together with his eclectic play, Jimmy Butler led the Heat with his determination, and Jayson Tatum guided the Boston Celtics to a record 18th title.On the other hand, director Peter Scalettar thought that a wide range of people, not just basketball enthusiasts, will be able to relate to the series' universal themes. Talking about it, he said: “That was sort of driving us — the idea that as much as these are guys we hold on a pedestal, guys who we think we know everything about because of social media, there’s a whole lot more than that... Being able to see them at home, see them as dads, as family men, as regular people. At the end of the day, it makes it really relatable, and it’s kind of fun to go, ‘Oh yeah, LeBron’s just like me.’ ”UNINTERRUPTED, in collaboration with Omaha Productions and Higher Ground Productions, is the producer of Starting 5.Also read: "If I'm still me" - Kevin Durant eyes 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for potential fifth gold medal