Bravo’s The Valley is back for a second season of even more drama, premiering Tuesday, April 15 at 9 PM ET/PT, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock. The series follows a group of friends living life in, where else, The Valley, including the fallout from relationship breakdowns and fractured friendships.
Here’s the Lowdown: The returning cast includes Danny & Nia Booko, Luke Broderick & Kristen Doute, Jason & Janet Caperna, Brittany Cartwright, Jasmine Goode, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, Jax Taylor, and Zack Wickham. Joining as “friends” are Jasmine, Michelle, and Zack’s partners: Melissa Carelli, Aaron Nosler, and Benji Quach. Vanderpump Rules alumni Lala Kent, Tom Schwartz, Scheana Shay, and Brock Davies also make appearances. A major storyline is Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s separation, with Jax seeking help at a mental health facility.
What This Means Now: Season two picks up right where the first left off, with the existing couples dealing with the fallout from last series. Kristen and Luke are moving forward with their plans for a family, while other relationships, and friendships are under severe strain. Brittany is finding her feet as a single mother and struggling with trust issues. Accusations and old resentments cause major rifts within the group.
The Bigger Picture: The Valley continues to tap into the popularity of the Vanderpump Rules franchise, bringing back familiar faces while introducing new ones. The show explores themes of marriage, parenthood, and the difficulty of maintaining friendships amidst personal turmoil. It presents a ‘behind the curtain’ view of glamorous LA life, in which perfect relationships are often anything but. The new season airs on Bravo, April 15.
