The wrong roommate can make life a living hell — but not even the most viral horror stories in r/BadRoommates are as depraved as those in the docuseries Worst Roommate Ever Season 2. The series’ second season, a Blumhouse production directed by Cynthia Childs, delves into even more unsettling and harrowing accounts about roommates who turn lethal: A woman who uses the dark web to gain custody of her roommate’s child; a landlord who preys on a vulnerable couple desperate for housing; a man who falsely imprisons his roommate before being caught on tape attacking another; a woman who opens her home to her late husband’s best friend then resorts to deadly measures for a quick payday. It’s the stuff of nightmares, it’ll make you seek background checks on all your new acquaintances, and it’s streaming now.

Where can I find the trailer for Worst Roommate Ever Season 2?

Check it the sneak peek at the top of this page. 

What happens in Worst Roommate Ever Season 2?

Here’s a spoiler-free breakdown of the episodes: 

Episode 1: Rachel moves in with a woman named Janie Ridd. The two women become best friends, and even co-parent Rachel’s young son together. After sharing a home for several years, Rachel falls deathly ill countless times, with no explanation.

Episode 2: When Bo moves in with his close friend’s widow, Tammy Fritz, he becomes a much-needed older brother figure to Tammy’s son, Christian. But after Bo survives multiple attempts on his life, Tammy’s criminal history comes to light.

Episode 3: Darrell is going through a divorce and needs a place to stay. When he ends up renting a room in Anita’s home, a strange man named Scott Pettigrew moves in shortly after. Darrell has no idea the hell he’ll be put through — and neither does Anita. 

Episode 4: A group of teens find a suitcase that’s washed ashore — and it’s full of dismembered remains. As investigators trace the two victims’ last whereabouts, all clues point to Michael Dudley, an elderly landlord with a vicious dark side. 

Is Worst Roommate Ever Season 2 based on a true story?

Yes, the docuseries focuses on the real crimes committed by Janie Ridd, Michael Dudley, Scott Pettigrew, and Tammy Fritz.

Where does Worst Roommate Ever Season 2 take place?

The stories in Season 2 take place in Salt Lake City; Palm Springs, California; Seattle; and Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Who is Janie Ridd? 

Janie Ridd, or Janie Lynn Ridd, was convicted of attempted possession of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after using the dark web to purchase vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as VRSA, which can be used as a biological weapon. Janie, who had previously poisoned her roommate, Rachel, multiple times with a variety of substances including ketamine and insulin, had planned to use VRSA to kill Rachel in order to obtain custody of Rachel’s young son. The FBI intercepted Janie’s attempted purchase and arrested her. She was found guilty and given a sentence of up to 15 years.  

Where is Janie Ridd now?

After serving two years in prison, Janie was released on parole. Her current whereabouts are unknown. 

Rachel in Worst Roommate Ever Season 2

Where can I learn more about Worst Roommate Ever?

Check out this article to learn what went down in Worst Roommate Ever Season 1. 

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