In a plot twist that even the writers of a sitcom would roll their eyes at, Nickelodeon has hinted—nay, practically yelled—that its beloved live-action romp, *Side Hustle*, is gearing up for a second season. Just when we thought the first season’s conclusion was going to leave us on the edge of our seats, they hit us with the announcement like a surprise bill in the mail.

Jason Chong, who moonlights as a choreographer on both *Side Hustle* and the predictably quirky *That Girl Lay Lay*, decided to share the good news with the cast and crew. He posted a heartfelt message from Nickelodeon thanking everyone for their “Season 1 hustle.” Apparently, the only hustle they want to avoid is their viewers slipping into a Netflix-induced coma.

Quote from Nickelodeon’s love letter:

“Thank you ALL for your Season 1 hustle!

Can’t wait to have you hustle back for Season 2

Enjoy your break

– from all your friends at Nick”

In a further cryptic twist reminiscent of ancient prophecies, Nickelodeon decided to tease us with suspicious TikTok comments. When a fan excitedly inquired about Season 2, Nickelodeon casually replied, “Are you excited for season 2?” Because nothing screams “holy grail” like a network responding to fan queries on TikTok.

Fast forward to *Update (8/26)*: Director Wendy Faraone has officially confirmed that the second season is officially more than just a pipe dream—it’s in production! Episode #204, intriguingly titled “Al-Dude-Isburg,” gives us all the warm fuzzies we didn’t know we needed. It’s written by the studious Laura House and directed by Faraone, because when you’re trying to save a boat, the title must be as flashy as the plot. Filming is all taking place at Paramount Pictures Studios, where the budget is higher than your best friend’s student loans.

As a refresher, *Side Hustle* stars social media darlings Jules LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels, who portray the perplexingly intelligent duo, Lex and Presley. Their lives are anything but mundane as they concoct schemes to remedy the unfortunate destruction of a boat—courtesy of some ill-fated fireworks. Because nothing says “let’s make amends” like creative money-making schemes, right?

Of course, they can’t do it alone. Enter Fisher, Presley’s younger brother, who whips up an app that connects them with clients needing small tasks done. Ingenious, right? Clearly, this is where financial literacy and tech proficiency intersect one wild episode at a time.

*Side Hustle*, which was initially set for ten episodes, graciously doubled its face value in January. It went from a rookie season to a full-on power player by March. But they navigated production hiccups like pros, battling through the pandemic to keep a semblance of continuity. Ironically, it’s almost as if they were as resourceful as their characters after all.

Now, lest we forget the minds behind this sparkling gem, we tip our hats to John Beck and Ron Hart, the masterminds who also have their hands in *Knight Squad* and *Fuller House*. Oversight falls to Shauna Phelan, Nickelodeon’s Senior VP, who presumably has a Ph.D. in juggling chaos. With upcoming projects also in the pipeline, like *That Girl Lay Lay,* it’s clear that Nickelodeon is all about maximizing their investment in teen-centric insanity.

At the end of the day, *Side Hustle* season two remains officially unannounced. But with all these breadcrumbs, we’re led to believe its arrival is more certain than our hopes of adulthood. Stay tuned, folks!