Isabella Thornton
Here’s everything you need to know about the BBC original LGBTQ series Juice Season 2 (2025)—including its premiere date, streaming platform, full episode guide, cast lineup, awards and a step-by-step guide on how to watch it online from New Zealand. Got questions? Drop them in the comments below, and I’ll get back to you quickly so you can start streaming without any hassle.
How can I watch Juice Series 2 in New Zealand on BBC iPlayer
Here’s the answer with 5 easy steps:
- Subscribe to NordVPN
- Install the VPN app on your device.
- Connect to a UK-based server.
- Visit the BBC iPlayer website or launch the app, then sign in or create a new BBC account. During registration, you’ll be asked for a UK postcode — if you don’t have one, you can use an online UK postcode generator.
- Finally, you can watch Juice Series 2 in New Zealand restriction-free!
Juice Season 2 Synopsis
Juice Season 2 opens with Jamma navigating the fallout of his breakup with Guy. While determined to move forward, he keeps getting pulled back into Guy’s orbit, proving their story is far from over. Themes of identity, family pressure, and romance drive the season, while Rizwan injects every episode with surreal humor and striking visuals. Isaac faces unexpected challenges, Winnie adds sharp comic relief, and Farida unexpectedly becomes a small-town celebrity. Guest stars bring both chaos and depth, while the production design offers jaw-dropping moments—from profiterole towers to miniature Juice towns. This season balances wild comedy with heartfelt truths, making it one of the most daring British comedies on screen.
When does Juice Season 2 premiere?
Juice Season 2 officially premiered on September 18, 2025, on BBC Three.
Juice Season 2 Cast
- Mawaan Rizwan as Jamma
- Russell Tovey as Guy
- Nabhaan Rizwan as Isaac
- Shahnaz Rizwan as Farida
- Emily Lloyd-Saini as Winnie
- Jeff Mirza as Saif
- Kevin Eldon as Mr Majal
- Tamara Lawrance as Maya Calatchi
- Mark Gatiss as Cameo
- Chuku Modu as Lloyd
- Georgie Glen as Georgie
- David Mildon as Rick
- Mary Higgins as Squeaky Dyke
- Phillip Dunning as Ollie
- Katherine Hall as Paramedic
How many episodes does Juice Season 2 have?
Juice Season 2 features six episodes.
Episode Guide:
- Episode 1: Sup – Jamma, single and sofa-surfing, runs into Guy at Isaac’s art show. Sparks fly, but an unexpected stranger complicates things.
- Episode 2: House Sh*tting – While house-sitting for Guy, Jamma uncovers secrets that reshape their connection.
- Episode 3: Emporium’s New Clothes – A surreal exploration of illusions and truth, testing friendships and loyalties.
- Episode 4: The Bullfighter and the Egg – Saif’s migration backstory unfolds through a shadow-puppet performance.
- Episode 5: Horror Episode – Jamma faces his relationship fears in a theatrical, horror-inspired adventure.
- Episode 6: Last Chapter – All stories converge in a finale that forces Jamma to face who he is and who he wants to be.
Awards & Nominations Related to Juice / Mawaan Rizwan
- Mawaan Rizwan won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance for Juice.
- Juice won a Royal Television Society (RTS) Programme Award for Comedy Drama.
- It was nominated in several categories, including:
- BAFTA for Male Performance in a Comedy (Mawaan Rizwan)
- BAFTA Television Craft Awards for Best Writer: Comedy (Mawaan Rizwan)
- BAFTA Television Craft Awards for Emerging Talent: Fiction
Where to watch Juice Season 2 in New Zealand?
Season 1 of Juice is available to stream for free on TVNZ+ in New Zealand. Juice Season 2 is expected to be released on the same platform following its official premiere. The exact New Zealand release date has not yet been announced, but TVNZ+ is likely to add the new season shortly after its UK debut.
Juice Season 2 Trailer
BBC has released the trailer for Juice Season 2.
FAQs
- Is Juice based on anything?
Yes, Juice is based on Mawaan Rizwan’s 2018 Edinburgh Fringe show of the same name. - What is Juice about and who created it?
Juice is a surreal comedy by Mawaan Rizwan that explores themes of identity, family, love, and self-image, blending emotional honesty with odd, visual humour. - Is the show LGBT-inclusive / does it deal with queer themes?
Yes, Juice is distinctly LGBTQ inclusive. Its lead character Jamma is queer, and the show addresses queer identity as part of its emotional core. - Who writes and directs Juice?
Mawaan Rizwan is the primary writer/creator. The writing team includes Emily Lloyd-Saini among others. Directing is led by Rosco 5.
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