Returning: Kingdom

Season 2 of Byron Balasco’s Kingdom, begins on FX next month.

This will air just hours after its US premiere. It has already been renewed for a third season.

The season one finale revealed Nate Kulina (Nick Jonas) struggling with his sexuality. Raised to be a fighter and an elite level athlete, we see him finally question the life that he is living. Mum, Christina (Joanna Going) takes notice and also discovers Nate has been secretly injecting himself with HGH. Star fighter, Ryan “The Destroyer” Wheeler (Matt Lauria) is back in the cage for his first fight in five years and wayward son Jay Kulina (Jonathan Tucker) also returns to the ring.

Season two begins with Ryan “The Destroyer” Wheeler defending his title and Jay finding a new obsession. Alvey’s (Frank Grillo) improved fortune has led to a bigger gym, but also a bigger appetite for risk. Lisa (Kiele Sanchez), the beautiful and fierce second in command at Navy St. MMA, focuses on managing Alicia (Natalie Martinez), an impulsive but skilled female fighter. Nate’s determination to get back in the cage causes rifts with his family and complicates his self-identity. Christina gets a taste of sober life while continuing to carry the burden of her sons’ struggles towards victory— with victory comes agony and a price.

Thursday October 15 at 7.30pm on FX.