Apple TV’s Wine Drama Drops of God Returns for Season 2

Apple TV's wine drama series Drops of God has returned for a second season, continuing the story of Camille and Issei as they navigate a high-stakes competition tied to an extraordinary inheritance. The show, which first aired in spring 2023, follows the pair through a series of wine-related tests designed to determine who will inherit a vast collection and estate left behind by a renowned French wine critic.

Background

The original series introduced viewers to Alexandre Léger, a Tokyo-based French wine authority and author of an influential international wine guide, who dies and leaves behind an 87,000-bottle cellar and sprawling estate. Before his estranged daughter Camille can claim her inheritance—valued at more than $100 million—she must compete against Issei, a top student from her father's university oenology class and protégé of Alexandre.

The premise created immediate dramatic tension. Camille had been estranged from her father for years and had largely avoided wine altogether, making her entry into the competition particularly challenging. Issei, by contrast, came from a wealthy Japanese diamond mining family and had studied under Alexandre directly. The competition was structured around three wine-related tests, each designed to test the competitors' knowledge, palate, and ability to identify and recreate wines.

The show explored themes of family reconciliation and personal growth through the lens of wine expertise, drawing viewers into the world of oenology even for those without particular interest in wine.

Key Details

The First Season's Journey

During the first season, Camille traveled across multiple countries in search of answers. She visited France to train at a vineyard owned by a friend of her late father, then traveled to Italy to investigate clues about mystery wines. Along the way, she encountered various characters who became invested in her journey, including sommeliers and vineyard owners who helped guide her investigations.

The competition itself proved more complex than a simple knowledge test. Issei revealed partway through that he had found answers to earlier challenges not through his own skill but through his mother's preserved teaching notes from Alexandre. Meanwhile, Camille discovered that one of the mystery wines her father selected was a sacred family creation made by an Italian biodynamic winemaker named Elisabetta and her dying father—a wine they had refused to include in Alexandre's guide.

The final challenge in season one required both competitors to travel to Philippe's vineyard in France, where they had to identify a mystery wine that Alexandre selected and then recreate it by blending grape varieties. During this final round, Camille and Issei began opening up to each other, moving beyond their initial antagonism.

Season 2's New Direction

Season 2 raises the stakes considerably. According to available information, Camille and Issei now face their most perilous challenge yet: uncovering the origin of the world's greatest wine. This represents a shift from the personal competition framework of season one toward a shared mission with higher stakes and broader implications.

The eight-episode season structure remains consistent with the first season's format, suggesting the show will continue its methodical exploration of wine, character development, and family dynamics.

What This Means

The return of Drops of God signals Apple TV's continued investment in prestige drama that blends genre elements with character-driven storytelling. The show arrived in 2023 during a crowded television landscape but distinguished itself through its focus on a specific world—wine expertise and competition—rather than relying on broader dramatic conventions.

For viewers, season 2 appears to deepen the relationship between the two main characters while expanding the scope of their mission. Rather than competing against each other, they now appear to be working together toward a common goal, suggesting the show has moved past the inheritance conflict that drove the first season.

The series also continues to draw international audiences by setting scenes across multiple countries and featuring characters from different cultural backgrounds. The show's ability to make wine education accessible to general audiences while maintaining authenticity has been central to its appeal since its debut.