Has Hyper Knife Been Canceled or Renewed for Season 2?

Wondering whether Hyper Knife is coming back for Season 2 or if it’s been canceled? This medical-crime drama from Hulu centers on a disgraced neurosurgeon who conducts illegal surgeries while grappling with her troubled history. As the first season unfolds, fans are eagerly anticipating news about additional seasons.

So, is Season 2 in the works or not? Here’s the scoop on what’s next for Hyper Knife.

Is Hyper Knife Season 2 canceled by Hulu?

Hyper Knife has neither been canceled nor renewed for Season 2 by Hulu.

Hyper Knife Season 1 premiered on March 19, 2025, with the finale episode airing on April 9, 2025. In the series finale, we see how Seok learns that Deokhee has been lying to her as she sets up her next operating room. Soon, things escalate as Seok’s dark past finally comes to light. But this time, things quickly get out of control for both her and Deokhee.

But until now, Hulu has remained silent regarding Season 2 of Hyper Knife. The series premiered in mid-March and quickly made a name for itself, reaching the highest viewership for a Korean program worldwide in 2025. This initial reaction to Hyper Knife shows a promising outlook for the show’s longevity. As of now, the series has not been renewed, and its continuation largely depends on audience reception and viewership numbers. Nevertheless, viewers are expected to maintain a hopeful attitude and await definitive updates in the future.

Created by Kim Sun-hee and directed by Kim Jung-hyun, Hyper Knife’s story centers on Dr. Jung Se-ok, a skilled neurosurgeon whose career takes a hit after a tragic event. Soon, she turns to performing secretive, unlawful operations after losing her medical license. Driven by her ambition to push the boundaries of neuroscience, she confronts her former mentor, Dr. Choi Deok-hee, reigniting old conflicts and sparking a dangerous battle for power and revenge.

The series’ cast members include Park Eun-bin, Sul Kyung-gu, Yoon Chan-young, Park Byung-eun, Lee Jung-shik, and others.

All episodes of Hyper Knife are now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.