Prime Video has officially renewed Every Year After for a second season, continuing the expansion of its popular romance-driven “Barry’s Bay” universe based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novels.
The streamer is keeping continuity behind the scenes, with Amy B. Harris returning as showrunner and much of the original creative team remaining in place to preserve the tone and emotional depth that defined the first season.
Every Year After is set to further broaden its narrative scope in the upcoming season by drawing inspiration from Fortune’s One Golden Summer, weaving in new storylines and introducing additional characters within the same interconnected world. This expansion is expected to deepen the overall universe rather than focusing solely on a single relationship arc.
Season one of Every Year After centered on the emotionally layered, time-shifting love story of Percy and Sam, exploring how their relationship fractured and evolved across different timelines. It was widely framed as a romantic drama that balanced nostalgia, heartbreak, and second chances.
In the new season, attention is expected to shift more prominently toward Sam’s brother Charlie, suggesting a broader ensemble approach and a fresh emotional core for the story. Alongside returning characters, the narrative will likely explore new dynamics and perspectives within the Barry’s Bay setting.
The writing and executive production team continues to include Amy Rardin, John Stephens, and Grace Gilroy, ensuring creative consistency across seasons. The show’s success has been strongly linked to the popularity of Carley Fortune’s novels, which have seen significant sales growth and sustained attention on platforms like BookTok, helping drive its adaptation into a wider franchise.
