The iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will return to Netflix for a second season of America’s Sweethearts, the streaming service announced Monday, Nov. 11. The news was revealed in a YouTube video featuring current squad members Reece Weaver, Jada McLean, and Caroline Sundvold.
In the video, the cheerleaders are seen performing a routine inside their locker room, with the sound of director Kelli Finglass counting the beat. At the end of the clip, they reveal pom-poms arranged on the ground in the shape of the number “2,” confirming the return of the fan-favorite docuseries.
According to Netflix, America’s Sweethearts will continue to give audiences an inside look at the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, following the 2024-25 squad throughout the NFL season. Season 2 will cover everything from auditions and training camp to the highs and lows of the regular season, providing viewers with “unfiltered access” to the team and its members.
The first season of America’s Sweethearts, which debuted in June 2023, was well-received for its raw and personal portrayal of the cheerleaders’ lives. Over seven episodes, the docuseries highlighted the rigorous process of selecting and training new squad members, with cameras capturing director Finglass and choreographer Judy Trammell as they guided the women through auditions, training camp, and beyond.
Throughout the season, fans followed squad members like Weaver, McLean, Sundvold, and others as they juggled the demands of learning complex routines—such as the famous “Thunderstruck” performance—with the challenges of their personal lives. The series gave viewers an intimate look at the cheerleaders’ struggles and triumphs, both on and off the field.
Former squad member Victoria Kalena spoke to PEOPLE about the show’s ability to show both the glamorous and the behind-the-scenes sides of being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. “You get to see the outside lives of the spectacular-ness of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” Kalena said, adding that fans gain a deeper understanding of the women’s experiences. Choreographer Judy Trammell also shared her appreciation for the series’ portrayal of the cheerleaders’ personal lives, saying, “I enjoy seeing them and their personal lives.”
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America’s Sweethearts marked a significant shift in how the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were portrayed on television. The series followed 16 seasons of Making the Team, which aired on CMT, but under the direction of Greg Whiteley—known for his work on Cheer—the docuseries took a more intimate and revealing approach. In the lead-up to the show’s premiere, Finglass told PEOPLE, “The whole show has new access, and you learn things about the cheerleaders that even we didn’t know as their coaches.”
Finglass went on to describe the series as “beautiful” and “vulnerable,” offering an insightful look at the personal and professional lives of the women who make up the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. “I think it’ll be very insightful for fans. And that was the right place for this type of storytelling to be,” she added.
While the premiere date for America’s Sweethearts Season 2 has yet to be announced, fans of the series can revisit the first season, which is currently streaming on Netflix. The show’s renewal is a testament to the series’ growing popularity and the public’s fascination with the world of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
