The second season of Netflix’s workplace comedy seriesTireshas opened to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 100%. Created by Steve Gerben, John McKeever, and comedian and podcaster Shane Gillis,Tiresfollows Gillis' Shane, a fictionalized and hyperbolic version of himself, who works as a mechanic at an auto body shop in a suburb north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gillis, who was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, leads thecast ofTiresalongside Gerben, who plays Will, and season 2 newcomers Thomas Haden Church and Veronica Slowikowska.Tiresseason 2 features guest appearances by Vince Vaughn, Ron White, and Jon Lovitz.
At the time of writing,Tiresseason 2 has earned a perfect 100%Rotten Tomatoescritic score, a vast improvement from season 1’s 40% rating. While there are only a handful of reviews forTiresseason 2 currently published, meaning that the overall season 2 score is subject to change, it marks an impressive opening score following its Aug 09, 2025, debut on Netflix. WhileTiresseason 1only consisted of six brief episodes that combined for the length of a typical feature film,Tiresseason 2 expands to include 12 episodesand features many new supporting characters that likely boosted its critical reception.
What Tires Season 2’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Netflix Comedy
With Enough Viewership, Tires Season 3 Could Be On The Way
After premiering with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes critic score, the vast improvement ofTiresseason 2 suggests that it could become more of a flagship platform for Netflix’s brand of original comedy content. Critics noted thatTiresseason 2 greatly enhances the solid but flawed foundation set byTiresseason 1, which, by comparison, was thin in basic areas of character and plot development. In my review forScreen Rant, I noted that “Tires season 2 greatly improves after its film-length first season with a slate of exceptional new characters, refining its authentic brand of comedy.”
The early critical acclaim ofTiresseason 2 is nothing but a positive sign for the Netflix comedy series and hints that theShane Gillis-led comedy could be renewed for a third season. Currently,Tiressits in the number 3 spot of the Top 10 TV Shows in the United States chart, a position it hopes to hold or improve on throughout the early weeks of June.
Even ifTiresseason 2’s RT score drops, viewership is the key determining factor in its renewal.
The benefit ofTiresseason 1’s shorter length is that it reduces the barrier of entry for season 2, so the entire series should see an uptick in viewership based on this data following its debut. Even ifTiresseason 2’s RT score drops, viewership is the key determining factor in its renewal.
Our Take On Tires Season 2’s Perfect Debut Rotten Tomatoes Score
Tires Has Proven Itself As A Legitimate Comedy Contender For Netflix
While the overall critic score forTiresseason 2 on Rotten Tomatoes is subject to change in the coming days, it should carry the momentum of its impressive start. As someone who’s seen the entire season already, I’m confident in saying that it is truly a vast improvement from season 1, which still felt like more of a sketch comedy show than a true, full-bodied series.The various new and returning guest stars inTiresseason 2 add depthand intrigue while the actual story becomes more engaging.
Tires is primarily focused on making viewers laugh, which it walks a fine line to achieve.
Ultimately,the comedy show is primarily focused on making viewers laugh, which it walks a fine line to achieve. It doesn’t veer into dramedy like most other critically acclaimed comedy shows, even if some punchlines and moments can come off as immature and crude. Still, the improvements thatTiresmade between the first and second seasons have made it a more legitimate contender in the overall comedic serial space, which Netflix should certainly lean into.
