Watch Season 2 of Reservation Dogs for Amazing Performances on the Native American Experience

Season 2 of Reservation Dogs premiered on August 3; fans are thrilled about the show’s comeback and its ongoing success in representing Indigenous culture.

Reservation Dogs is a comedy series that features the lives of four Indigenous teenagers on reservations in Oklahoma. First introduced as ransackers, the teens aim to escape the cruel world that ended the life of their closest friend. 

The coming-of-age series stars an all-Indigenous cast, with talented performances from Devery Jacobs, who plays Elora, the gang’s responsible member. D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai stars as Bear, who sees himself as the leader of his group of friends. Lane Factor plays a laid-back character, Cheese, while Paulina Alexis stars as Willie Jack, the tough tomboy of the group. 

The critically acclaimed comedy has won the Peabody Award, two Independent Spirit Awards, and many accolades. According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), many critics have rated the series as the “Best of 2021”. 

Reservation Dogs is great. One minute you’re laughing, the next you’re wiping away tears and later you’re trying to recover from whatever gut punch you got that episode.

— Charlie Vargas (@CharlieVargas19) August 18, 2022

I don’t think enough people are talking about #ReservationDogs. It’s honestly some of the best storytelling and slice-of-life shows I’ve ever seen. It’s magical how well it can go from side-splittingly funny to not being able to see through tears.

— Todd *wishes he was backpacking* Flatland (@ThankYouJune) August 12, 2022

Sterlin Harjo, the creator of Reservation Dogs, has spoken publicly in regards to Native American stereotypes in the media. Harjo claims, “The Hollywood version of what a Native is has been very false.” His goal in creating the series was to tell a genuine, honest story that is accurate to the culture it aspires to portray. 

The show reveals the hardships and inequalities that arise in Native American life. While some can relate to the Indigenous themes in the series, the comedy unites its audiences together, Native American or not. Reservation Dogs gives a platform for stories that are meant to be told but are underrepresented on mainstream television. 

I’m not a spiritual person at all, but I watch all the Indian traditions in #ReservationDogs with adoration. They are simple and affecting, highlighting the power behind the simplest things. In 2×04, it was especially momentous with that sad yet beautiful ending. pic.twitter.com/j1w3jjr48B

— Akos Peterbencze (@akospeterbencze) August 17, 2022

Reservation Dogs has proven to be one of a kind. Due to the show’s popularity, many fans yearn for more series’ featuring authentic representation on television. Fans should be sure not to miss the comedy series Reservation Dogs Season 2 on Hulu. In the meantime, fans can check out the trailer for season 2 down below.