Matt Owens Departs Netflix's 'One Piece' as Co-Showrunner to Prioritize Mental Health

Owens, a key creative force behind the live-action adaptation, steps down after six years, with Joe Tracz continuing to lead the series through Season 2 post-production.

Matt Owens announced his departure as co-showrunner of Netflix's 'One Piece,' citing mental health as the reason for stepping away.
Joe Tracz, who joined as co-showrunner in Season 2, will remain in charge of the series and oversee the completion of Season 2 post-production.
Season 2 has already wrapped filming and will include story arcs such as Whiskey Peak, Drum Island, Loguetown, and Little Garden.
Season 1 of the series was a major success, earning a 95% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes and spending 8 weeks in Netflix's Global Top 10.
Netflix has not yet commented on the long-term implications of Owens' departure for future seasons of the series.

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