The Asset, the bingeworthy crime drama that “keeps you hooked”, has received an exciting new-season update from Netflix. Announcing the news today, the streaming service confirmed that the crime series had been renewed for a second season.
The Danish series follows a young agent named Tea (Clara Dessau), who goes undercover to infiltrate a criminal gang in order to befriend Ashley (Maria Cordsen), the wife of their ringleader.
The logline reads: “A young agent goes undercover to befriend a drug smuggler’s wife. But the closer she gets to her target, the more complicated her mission becomes.”
As per the press release (via About Netflix), the second season will see Dessau and Cordsen reprise their roles alongside fellow returnees Afshin Firouzi and Nicolas Bro, who portrayed Miran and Folke respectively.
While there is little information about what to expect from the second season, the streamer said that the characters will “encounter their greatest challenges yet in the fight for survival and justice”.
Production on the follow-up season is set to begin in Copenhagen later this year, with Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm serving as Conceptual Director as well as lead writer alongside Frederik Ringtved.
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In a statement, Sahlstrøm said: “It’s truly heartwarming to see how well The Asset has been received. We’re thrilled for the opportunity to dive deeper into each character and unfold their stories for our viewers.”
“This second season turns everything upside down as Tea and Ashley’s worlds collide once again and new challenges push them to their breaking point,” they added.
First released in October 2025, the show was a hit among audiences worldwide, reaching the number one chart position in 52 countries and reaching the top 10 in 90 countries, with 11.3 million views.
Over on IMDb, fans shared their thoughts on the show, with one viewer writing: “The Asset doesn’t reinvent the spy genre, but it achieves something far more valuable: it keeps you hooked for six straight episodes.”
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One fan said of the show: “I binge-watched this in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed the unfolding storyline. The acting was solid throughout, the story believable, and the final twist was tailor-made for the inevitable sequel.”
Not everyone agreed, however, with one viewer saying: “The Asset delivers a solid narrative with strong pacing in the first half, but the series loses momentum at times. Some episodes feel dull with limited action and reduced thriller impact.”
The Asset is streaming on Netflix.
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