Is there going to be Jinn season two?

After the show faced a bit of backlash from the first season, viewers have been speculating whether it will make its return to the streaming service. But, turns out, that it is unlikely to have a season 2, as decisions haven’t landed on any decisions yet. However, here is the whole story…

Jinn is the first Arabic Netflix original series with a supernatural genre. The story depicts jinn (literally meaning ghost) in a tale that unfolds in the city of Petra, Jordan.

The premise follows a school trip to Petra where two jinns – one good, one bad – arise within the human world. The evil jinn’s role to destroy the human world, while the good tries to save the mankind.

The cast and crew faced negative reactions to some of the scenes after season one was released. Many criticised Mira (played by Salma Malhas) for kissing two different men in two different scenes.

So did that affect the series in having season two? A little. Until Netflix MENA came to the defence of the cast by saying in a statement, “Unfortunately, we followed the current wave of bullying against the cast and crew in the Jinn series and announce that we will not be complacent with any of these behaviors and slogans of the cast. Our position has always been centered on the values ​​of diversity and inclusiveness and therefore we are working to provide a safe space for all series and movie fans around the region.”

 

Many arab countries did not condone the negative point of view, and found the same scenes acceptable.

The Royal Film Commission summed up both sides, explaining that it is okay to have different opinions and small criticisms should not result in cancelling  the show.

And the debate is still ongoing