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R.J. Decker Finale Kills Victor; Season 2 Teased

4/29/2026

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R.J. Defeats Ochoa

In the “R.J. Decker” finale, R.J. and allies defeat Victor Ochoa, whose body is found floating.
Showrunner Rob Doherty confirms the ending, outlines season 2 plans, and notes season 1 streams on Hulu and Disney+.
Emi, Catherine, Mel and Wish present a photo proving Victor covered up a murder, prompting Scott Speedman to say season 2 could cast suspicion on R.J.
Maximo Salas says he does not regret sending R.J. to prison.

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Doherty Builds Cell

Showrunner Rob Doherty said the crew built a new holding-cell set for the RJ-Victor finale.
He praised David Zayas as “TV royalty,” saying his casting added unexpected depth.
The team made the cell darker and stranger than interrogation rooms to stress opposition.
Doherty said Victor’s kill, timed at the season’s midpoint, and his “relationships for the greater good” claim hint at intrigue that could affect Fort Lauderdale in season 2.

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RJ Confronts Chaos

The finale juxtaposes a tidy celebration with a looming chaotic mess, giving viewers a “God’s eye view” of trouble ahead.
RJ Decker remains the series’ investigator but now confronts a larger mess to resolve.
Season 2 is expected to open with a quirky, standalone case that showcases the show’s tone.
The finale places Catherine in a police station and Emi in a conference room, creating new character pairings.

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R.J. Defeats Ochoa

In the “R.J. Decker” finale, R.J. and allies defeat Victor Ochoa, whose body is found floating.
Showrunner Rob Doherty confirms the ending, outlines season 2 plans, and notes season 1 streams on Hulu and Disney+.
Emi, Catherine, Mel and Wish present a photo proving Victor covered up a murder, prompting Scott Speedman to say season 2 could cast suspicion on R.J.
Maximo Salas says he does not regret sending R.J. to prison.

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