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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot Season 2: What We Know So Far

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot Season 2: What We Know So Far

Last updated on Fri, 9 Jan 2026

Will season 2nd be Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot's last? It will back on Friday, July 9, 2027 same time as previous. Here's what we know so far about upcoming season, including schedule, spoilers, trailer, cast and episodes number.

Countdown to season 2:

515

DAYS

22

HOURS

55

MINUTES

19

SECONDS
What's on Netflix

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot TV series is a drama created by Netflix Originals. The TV series released worldwide on Netflix media streaming platform on 2018-07-20. There are nine episodes in pilot season. Akiyoshi Nakao starred in the TV series as Hideaki Onishi.

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot Season 2nd trailer: When can I watch it?

Watch online video trailer about next season of Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot filmed by Netflix. Official video trailer will be released few weeks before the release date.

Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot Season 2 release date: When is it out?

Next season will consist of nine episodes, that will be aired online on Netflix. Pilot episode starts on Friday, July 9, 2027. More detailed schedule provided below.

Episode NumberNetflix Release DateEpisode Name
2X01July 9th, 2027Episode 1
2X02July 9th, 2027Episode 2
2X03July 9th, 2027Episode 3
2X04July 9th, 2027Episode 4
2X05July 9th, 2027Episode 5
2X06July 9th, 2027Episode 6
2X07July 9th, 2027Episode 7
2X08July 9th, 2027Episode 8
2X09July 9th, 2027Episode 9

About TV Series

In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.

Characters and cast season 2

The essential cast probably back. Akiyoshi Nakao will return as Hideaki Onishi alongside Tetsuji Tamayama as Sanma Akashiya.


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