Emily Carey’s Coming-of-Age Netflix Series With a Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Making a Comeback

Published 04/30/2025, 9:45 AM EDT

From the dragon-filled battles of House of the Dragon, where she navigated thorny family drama as young Alicent Hightower, to the dazzlingly chaotic world, where she hilariously stumbled into the world of high fashion haute couture on Netflix, Emily Carey has kept fans on edge! For those who were utterly charmed by her fabulously quirky Netflix journey into fashion, the big question after its season one curtain call was- Is that the end of all the wonderfully clumsy runway struts?

Netflix, being the master of leaving fans hanging like a cliffhanger plot twist, has seen other fan-favorite shows pop back up after what felt like ages. Could this fan-favorite brainy, slightly klutzy fashion icon be due for a return?

Emily Carey’s surprise return to Netflix with a new season

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Just when fans thought Geek Girl might be a one-season wonder, Netflix threw a curveball. Though it did not crack the top-ranked charts, the teen fashion drama scored a flawless 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and held its spot at the top 10 for over a month. As reported by Deadline, production for another season is set to begin this summer, with Netflix celebrating the renewal by sharing a behind-the-scenes peek of Emily Carey and co-star Liam Woodrum, confirming the core cast will return for more glam-filled drama!

Showrunner Zoë Rocha could not hide her excitement, gushing in a statement as she described the audience response as "incredible" and how she could not wait to introduce the next phase of Harriet's life on screen. With a fresh new production company, Boat Rocker, taking over the project's production this year from Corus Entertainment, season two is sure to have even more drama, laughs, and fashion sorcery. As Geek Girl season 2 approaches, it is looking like a full-circle moment for Emily Carey. 

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When the series first debuted, Emily Carey shared how it felt like a dream to play a character she once adored. She also peeled away the layers on those glossy teen drama facades, giving fans a refreshing, no-filter look at what it really means to grow up.

Emily Carey’s honest take on Geek Girl

Ever wished to step into the shoes of your favorite book character? For Emily Carey, that dream came true. Having been a fan of the Geek Girl series as a child, she is now the face of Harriet Manners, a teen who stumbles into the glamorous world of fashion. When season one was making its debut, Carey spoke to BBC about how much the books meant to her as a child, saying, "I loved these books, I think I read the first one when I was about 10 or 11," and how surreal it felt to bring the character she once admired to life.

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Geek Girl was not just about fashion and fame—it was about embracing imperfections. As Carey herself shared saying how, "It felt comforting and healing to my inner child to play Harriet,". In a series that refuses to hide behind flawless facades, Carey delivers a character who proves it is okay to be messy, unlikeable, or not perfect. After all, real life is not always Instagram-perfect.

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Akshaya Deeksha

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Akshaya Deeksha is an Entertainment Writer at NetflixJunkie. With her passion to explore the evolving world of entertainment and her journalistic sense, she specializes in cinematic storytelling and Hollywood developments. Her expertise in lifestyle writing allows her to connect with readers through relatable content.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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