Love it or love to hate it, Lock Upp refused to stay quiet, and Netflix has noticed. The streamer has confirmed the reality series is coming back for a second season, and the “jailors” aren’t going anywhere.
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Lock Upp S2: The Announcement
Netflix India’s content head Monika Shergill made the announcement at the FICCI Frames 2026 event. She confirmed that Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh will return as hosts, and joked that the jailors are not going on leave. Netflix India also teased the news on social media with a “coming soon” message. There’s no premiere date or contestant list yet.
How Season 1 Performed?
The show’s format puts controversial celebrities in a makeshift jail, where they take on challenges and face audience votes. Despite a divided reception, the numbers speak for themselves.
| Week in Global Top 10 | Period | Hours Viewed | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jun 28 – Jul 5, 2026 | 13.8 million | #8 |
| Week 2 | Jul 5 – Jul 12, 2026 | 20.4 million (+48%) | #9 |
That’s over 34 million hours across two weeks in the non-English TV chart. Viewership grew in week two, which suggests strong word of mouth, whether positive or not.
Lock Upp S2: Ruling the Region
Beyond global charts, Lock Upp hit #1 in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Mauritius. It stayed in the daily Top 10 for 41 days in India and 44 days in Pakistan, remarkable staying power for a reality show. It also charted briefly in the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
The Criticism Is Part of the Story
Not everyone was thrilled. Some viewers called the season overly scripted and dramatic, and others questioned the voting outcomes and the hosts’ perceived bias. Yet the debate kept people watching and talking, which is exactly what reality TV thrives on. Season 2 will need to balance the drama with fairness if it wants to win over the skeptics.
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FAQs
Q1. Who will host Lock Upp Season 2?
Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh return as the show’s “jailors.” The premiere date and contestants haven’t been announced.
Q2. How well did Lock Upp Season 1 perform?
It logged over 34 million viewing hours in the Global Top 10 across two weeks. It also reached #1 in India, Pakistan and several other countries.
