Aahana Swrup
Throughout season 1 of ‘M.I.A.,’ Etta Tiger Jonze faces a myriad of trials and tribulations that force her into a transformational arc. Losing her entire family at the hands of 12 violent men and somehow escaping the predicament as the sole survivor comes at the cost of reinvention. Yet, the protagonist wears her new colors well enough as she chooses to embark on a mission to avenge her family by wiping out the same dozen men responsible for their deaths.
However, as the season comes to an end, Etta, joined by her new chosen family, Lovely, Stanley, and Lena, expands her horizons and sets her sights on a new goal: the complete annihilation of the Rojeses cartel, who called the hit on the Jonze family. Naturally, these new ambitions can only be further explored in a future continuation of the series. Unfortunately for fans, at the time of writing, there has been no confirmation about a possible renewal for the story. Still, if the show gets picked up for a season 2 in the coming weeks, Etta’s story can take the center stage once again by 2028.
M.I.A. Season 2 Will Deal With the Aftermath of Elias’ Abduction
The finale of ‘M.I.A.’ season 1 introduces one notable plot twist that promises to have major repercussions in the story moving forward. After Elias traces Juan’s death back to Carmen, Etta’s aunt, it triggers a firefight between the two, from which both emerge gravely injured. Although the hitman is able to retreat to safety afterward, he’s further backstabbed by Samuel, over his perceived, and ultimately untrue, betrayal. Still, despite taking these hits, Elias’ story doesn’t seem to have reached its end just yet. Ettas finds the hitman after his near-fatal encounter with Samuel. However, instead of killing him to even the scales over her mother’s death, the vengeful daughter makes a different choice.
Etta chooses to save Elias and takes him to her shady plastic surgeon for medical attention on the down-low. In the end, the hitman survives his many near-fatal injuries and becomes a prisoner at Lena’s underground lair. His abduction is directly connected to an overarching plan that is brewing in Etta’s mind. Initially, she begins her vengeance plot with a list of 12 men who were all present on the night of her family’s mass murder. However, now she has decided to expand this list. Now, she wants to go after the entire Rojeses cartel. Therefore, Elias, a former member of the cartel who knows all of their best-kept secrets, presents an infinite resource for the protagonist. If the show continues into another season, Elias’ new role in Etta’s plan will undoubtedly become a major plot point.
M.I.A. Season 2 Might See the Departure of Some Important Characters
‘M.I.A’ remains an action-heavy series, where the narrative doesn’t shy away from the deaths of major characters. As a result, the season 1 finale sees the deaths or near-deaths of numerous significant characters. For instance, Aunt Carmen (Danay Garcia) passes away, and the fate of Samuel (Gerardo Celasco) remains up in the air. Therefore, depending on the path that the narrative takes, it’s highly possible that these two crucial cast members might not return for a second season, outside of brief cameos. On the other hand, other characters at the center of the story can be expected to reprise their roles.
This includes cast members like Shannon Gisela (Etta Tiger Jonze), Brittany Adebumola (Lovely), Dylan T Jackson (Stanley), Alberto Guerra (Elias), and Maurice Compte (Mateo). Additionally, other characters with close connections to the central storylines are also more likely to make a comeback in a potential season 2. Thus, characters like Caroline (Marta Milans), the Rojeses’ sister, Detective Kincaid (Cary Elwes), who will look into Carmen’s murder, Matt, Etta’s boyfriend, and Elena, her mentor, are all more likely to return. Furthermore, with a new season, the show will also introduce new faces into the story.
Etta’s Relationship With a Rojese Might Become Crucial in M.I.A. Season 2
One of the climactic revelations that happens in ‘M.I.A.’ season 1 stems from the more normal aspect of Etta’s storyline. Despite being embroiled in an underground cartel world, the protagonist also has brief moments of normalcy, mostly through her job as a bartender at her aunt’s club. This is where she meets Matt, who goes on to become her boyfriend. However, Etta is in for a surprise when she eventually discovers that Matt is the son of Caroline, Samuel & Mateo’s sister. Like other members of the Rojese cartel, the real estate mogul, who launders the blood money of her family business, is also on Etta’s list.
Nonetheless, Matt is entirely oblivious about this aspect of Etta’s life. While he knows there is something deeper going on with her that she consistently struggles with, he has no idea about the scale of the secret she is hiding. Likewise, Caroline’s detachment from her family, for plausible deniability, keeps her far away enough from their affairs to allow Etta to circle her without any suspicions. Therefore, in a potential second season, the protagonist will have another point of close contact with the cartel. Furthermore, her and Matt’s relationship will become all the more complicated.
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