Netflix ‘Barracuda Queens’ Season 2 Review - When Glam, Grit, and Growing Up Collide

When Season 1 of Barracuda Queens premiered, it offered a slick, subversive tale of privilege gone rogue, where wealthy Swedish teens dabbled in burglary not out of necessity, but because they were bored. It was dark, stylish, a bit absurd, and deeply fun. Now, in Season 2, the girls are older, the world has changed, and the stakes are less about handbags and more about identity, independence, and choices that actually have consequences. Thankfully, the show doesn't lose its cool, its edge, or its eye for sharp character moments; it just shifts its lens, ever so slightly, toward a messier kind of adulthood.

The year is 2000. Five years have passed since the infamous Djursholm heists. Our five protagonists, Lollo, Klara, Frida, Mia, and Amina, are no longer high schoolers with too much time and too little supervision. They’re now twenty-somethings, staring down the barrel of adulthood with the same mix of entitlement, ambition, and restlessness that once led them to steal from their neighbors. But this time around, their targets aren’t clueless socialites; they’re aiming at the elite world of fine art. It's not just a different kind of loot; it’s a whole different game.

Lollo returns from Paris with new clothes, vague dreams, and an unmistakable itch for chaos. Her mother, Margareta, wants her to “settle down,” but Lollo’s definition of that phrase clearly doesn’t match the average one. Her re-entry into the group throws everyone off balance, especially since the rest of the gang has done varying degrees of growing up. Mia and Lollo are dealing with the fallout of their parents’ divorce, while Klara seems to be the most grounded, though still too easily tempted by glamour. Frida’s caught between her idealism and her boredom, and Amina, perhaps the most conflicted of all, is back to struggling financially despite having tried to go straight. One of the smartest choices Season 2 makes is not assuming that "growing up" means "getting better." For the Barracuda Queens, the same messy impulses remain; they've just evolved in sophistication and style.

The show also makes a bold narrative move by introducing a rival criminal group—equally stylish, equally cunning, but with an edge that lacks the Queens' original “steal from the rich” charm. This new threat forces the girls to reevaluate their motivations, their loyalty to each other, and whether there’s room for any kind of moral code in their escapades anymore. This adds a layer of tension to a show that could’ve easily coasted on charm alone. The heists are still there, sleek, sometimes silly, always well-dressed, but now they come with more bruises, both literal and emotional.

Stylistically, Season 2 keeps the same retro-glam vibe that helped Season 1 stand out. The fashion is still drool-worthy, the color palettes shift cleverly with tone, and the soundtrack mixes bubblegum nostalgia with darker, moodier beats. The visual storytelling continues to be a high point—each frame says something about who these girls are pretending to be, and who they actually are. The direction is sharp, with a few standout episodes that feel almost cinematic in their pacing and tension. The episodes set in art galleries and swanky collectors’ homes are particularly strong, poking fun at the absurdity of the wealthy even as the girls rob them blind.

The performances remain a highlight. Alva Bratt (Lollo) is effortlessly magnetic, her confidence masking just enough vulnerability to keep you guessing. Tea Stjärne’s Mia gives a grounded, weary performance that acts as a much-needed counterpoint to Lollo’s impulsiveness. Tindra Monsen, Sandra Zubovic, and Sarah Gustafsson round out the cast with equally layered performances, showing how each girl handles adulthood differently, some clinging to the past, some resisting it, and some just trying to survive it.

What works best in Season 2 is the dynamic between the characters. Their chemistry is believable and full of unspoken history. Even when they fight, and they do, often, it’s clear that these relationships run deep. The show avoids cheesy sentimentality, opting instead for messy arguments, awkward reconciliations, and moments of quiet understanding. It’s easy to forget, while watching them scheme and bicker and steal priceless art, that they’re still figuring out who they are. The crime, in many ways, is still just a backdrop. It’s a way to delay the inevitable: growing up, getting jobs, paying bills, and facing consequences.

But the season isn’t without its issues. Some plot points feel underdeveloped, especially the storyline involving Amina’s financial troubles, which feels recycled from Season 1 without much progression. There’s a moment halfway through the season where it feels like the show is spinning its wheels, some schemes come off as more style than substance, and certain characters’ motivations get murky. The pacing dips in the middle episodes, and not all the emotional beats land with the same precision. There’s also a reliance on convenience, too many close calls that are solved just a little too easily, too many unlikely coincidences that keep the plot afloat.

Still, those moments are relatively minor in the grand scheme. The writing remains snappy, the editing tight, and the tone refreshingly self-aware. The show knows exactly what it is: a stylish crime dramedy with just enough heart to keep you invested, and just enough bite to keep you on your toes. Season 2 doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but it does smartly evolve its characters without losing the flair and fun that made Season 1 addictive.

In the end, Barracuda Queens Season 2 is about what happens when the party ends and real life starts knocking, but you’re not quite ready to answer the door. It’s about holding on to friendship when everything else is falling apart. And yes, it’s also about stealing art from obscenely rich people while looking fabulous. It’s not perfect, but it’s a wildly entertaining ride, full of heart, hustle, and high fashion.

If you liked Season 1, you’ll enjoy Season 2. If you didn’t? Well, this season might not convert you, but it might at least make you smile, and possibly Google where Lollo got her sunglasses. Barracuda Queens Season 3 is also confirmed for a 2026 premiere.

Final Score- [8/10]
Reviewed by - Anjali Sharma
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Publisher at Midgard Times