“I Want to Go for as Long as the Fans Watch”
Remember the first time you played Twisted Metal? That chaotic, vehicular carnage, the absurd characters, the feeling that anything could happen? The Peacock series has bottled that same anarchic energy—and according to showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith, they're just getting started.
In a recent interview with The Direct, Smith laid out his vision for the future of Twisted Metal, and it's… ambitious. “It is extremely clear where Season 3 goes,” he said, before dropping the kind of tease that makes you sit up in your chair: “I have an amazing idea for Season 4 that I think fans will lose their goddamn minds when you hear it.”
Now, before we all start hyperventilating into a paper bag—Peacock hasn't officially greenlit Season 3 yet. But Smith isn't sweating it. He's got plans. Big ones.
A Show Built to Last (Or Crash Spectacularly)
Smith isn't one of those showrunners with a rigid, six-season arc mapped out in a locked drawer somewhere. “I want to go for as long as the fans watch,” he admits. That's a refreshing approach in an era where shows either overstay their welcome or get axed before they hit their stride.
But here's the thing—he does have a roadmap. Season 2 dives headfirst into the tournament structure of the games, cranking up the car combat insanity. And Smith isn't afraid to get weird with it. “I wanted to lean into supernatural elements,” he says. “There's something eerie about a post-apocalyptic world where there's something more to it.”
(Translation: Buckle up. Things are about to get strange.)
The cast is expanding too, with newcomers like Michael James Shaw and Lisa Gilroy joining returning stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, and Samoa Joe. And let's not forget the wildcards—characters like Mayhem and Quiet, who Smith promises will bring fresh chaos to the wasteland.
The Big Question: Will Peacock Let Them Cook?
Here's the catch—none of this matters if Peacock pulls the plug. Streaming services are ruthless these days, and Twisted Metal isn't exactly The Office. But Smith's confidence is… intriguing.
He's not just pitching filler. He's talking about Season 4 like it's already written in his head. That kind of creative certainty is rare. Either he's delusional, or he knows something we don't.
(My money's on the latter.)
Final Thoughts: A Franchise in the Making?
Most video game adaptations stumble out of the gate. Twisted Metal didn't just stick the landing—it did a backflip off a flaming semi-truck. And if Smith gets his way, this could be the start of something much bigger.
So, Peacock—renew it already. The fans are waiting. The story's ready. And if Season 4 is half as insane as Smith claims? We're in for one hell of a ride.
Key Takeaways from Twisted Metal's Future Plans
🔹 Long-Term Vision, No Fixed Endpoint
Smith isn't locked into a set number of seasons—he wants to keep going as long as fans are invested.
🔹 Season 3's Path Is Already Clear
The showrunner has a firm direction for the next season, hinting at major developments ahead.
🔹 A “Mind-Blowing” Season 4 Idea
Smith teased a potential fourth season concept so wild it could redefine the series.
🔹 Supernatural Elements Creeping In
The post-apocalyptic world of Twisted Metal might get even weirder, with eerie, unexplained forces at play.
🔹 New Faces, More Chaos
Fresh characters like Mayhem and Quiet will shake things up alongside returning favorites.
What do you think? Should Peacock commit to more Twisted Metal, or is this a franchise that should quit while it's ahead? Drop your thoughts in the comments—and if you haven't binged Season 2 yet, it's streaming now on Peacock.
