Synopsis: Based on M.O. Walsh’s novel, The Big Door Prize season two follows the residents of Deerfield as the Morpho machine readies them for the mysterious “next stage.” As everyone’s potentials are exchanged for visions, new relationships form and new questions are asked. Dusty and Cass decide to take time apart while Trina (Amara) and Jacob (Fourlas) learn that they can shed their old labels. Giorgio and Izzy each find romance while Hana and Father Reuben attempt to discover the purpose of the machine. The small town is once again left questioning what they thought they knew about their lives, relationships, potentials, and about the Morpho itself. (Courtesy Apple TV+, 2024)
The Cast:
Chris O’Dowd as Dusty
Gabrielle Dennis as Cass
Ally Maki as Hana
Damon Gupton
Josh Segarra as Giorgio
Crystal Fox
Sammy Fourlas
Djouliet Amara
Justine Lupe
Aaron Roman Weiner
Mary Holland
Patrick Kerr
Cocoa Brown
Carrie Barrett
Elizabeth Hunter
Jim Meskimen
Matt Dellapina
Melissa Ponzio
Production Credits:
David West Read serves as showrunner and executive producer, alongside David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Matt Thunell for Skydance Television, Miky Lee, Kim Young-Kyu and Hyun Park for Studio Dragon, Bill Bost and Sarah Walker. Steven Tsuchida, Heather Jack, Jordan Canning, Satya Bhabha and Declan Lowney direct the series.
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Apple TV+)
1-01 Dusty--03/29/2023
Family man and teacher Dusty Hubbard begins to reevaluate his life and happiness after the arrival of a strange machine called the Morpho.
1-02 Cass--03/292/2023
Dusty and Cass host a dinner as she wrestles with what her Morpho card might mean. Deerfield’s citizens start making drastic life changes.
1-03 Jacob--03/29/2023
As the town prepares for Deerfield High’s homecoming basketball game, Jacob is encouraged to step into his brother’s shoes.
1-04 Father Rueben--04/05/2023
A Morpho-inspired wedding leads to celebration. Father Reuben struggles with the machine’s growing influence.
1-05 Trina--04/12/2023
Despite her feelings of guilt, Trina celebrates Jacob’s birthday at the Kovac house. Dusty and Cass visit a themed hotel for a romantic getaway.
1-06 Beau--04/19/2023
Beau searches for the boy who wronged Kolton. Dusty takes over as the basketball coach. Cass pursues a new business venture.
1-07 Giorgio--04/26/2023
The Potential Fund gala gives Giorgio an opportunity to get closer to Cass. Dusty comes to a realization.
1-08 Izzy--05/03/2023
Izzy opens up to Cass about her past. Dusty confronts Giorgio. Mr. Johnson’s magic show sets the stage for shocking revelations.
1-09 Deerfest: Part One--05/10/2023
Cass and Dusty deal with the fallout from the magic show. Trina comes clean about Jacob. An approaching storm threatens Deerfield.
1-10 Deerfest: Part Two--05/17/2023
Father Reuben makes a discovery about Hana. Dusty and Cass contemplate their future. The Morpho reveals a new mystery.
Season Two Episode Guide (Apple TV+)
2-01 The Next Stage--
2-02 Visions--
2-03 Power & Energy--
2-04 Storytellers--05/01/2024
Cass, Nat, and Hana grow closer. Dusty struggles with the repercussions of his date. Mr. Johnson confronts a painful memory.
2-05 Night Under The Stars--05/08/2024
Dusty and the boys host a school event at Giorgio’s restaurant. Cass, Nat, and Hana have a girls’ night out.
2-06 Back In The Saddle--05/15/2024
After receiving his vision, Beau decides to start dating again. Izzy attempts to impress a physical therapist. Dusty and Cass dogsit.
2-07 Rehearsals--05/22/2024
On her first date with Freya, Izzy has an awkward run-in with Cass. Dusty volunteers to direct the school play.
2-08 Our Town--05/29/2024
Deerfield High adds a twist to its production of Our Town. Giorgio helps Father Reuben with Hana. Dusty and Cass second-guess their separation.
2-09 Un-Selfploration--
2-10 Deercoming--