The first episode of Accused Season 2 is now set to premiere on October 8, 2023. This adjustment comes as a result of the upcoming American vice presidential debate, which will be hosted by CBS News and feature Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Republican Senator J.D. Vance, as per a report by Collider.
With heightened focus on the elections, Fox has decided to reschedule its programming to avoid clashing with the debate and ensure optimal viewership for its shows.
For its second season, Accused will air on Tuesdays at 8 P.M. Fox's fall lineup will see the series paired with the new Canadian drama Murder in a Small Town. While Murder in a Small Town will still premiere its pilot episode on October 1, it will follow the vice presidential debate coverage, as mentioned in the Collider’s report.
The second episode of Accused Season 2 will air on October 8, following the show's premiere. If the schedule proceeds as planned, the series will continue to follow this order for the remainder of the season.
Details about the upcoming season remain largely under wraps, with the anthology format ensuring that each episode presents a new story. However, some casting information has been revealed. In an episode titled «Marcus' Story,» Nick Cannon will portray Marcus, a tech entrepreneur whose software takes a troubling turn.
The episode will also feature Patrick J. Adams and Jerrika Hinton in key roles, portraying characters who become entangled in Marcus's