Netflix Series 'All The Light We Cannot See' Success Sparks Speculation About Potential Season 2 Despite Being Based on Standalone Novel

Despite Netflix not announcing plans for a second season, change in ending from book sparks speculation about potential sequel with fans and series creators.

Despite not having announced plans for a second season of the Netflix series 'All The Light We Cannot See', the alteration of the series' ending from that of the original book has sparked speculation among fans and series creators.
'All The Light We Cannot See' is based on a popular novel by Anthony Doerr and has quickly risen to the top of Netflix's charts since its release.
The television series diverts from the book's original plot in several ways, notably in its ending where Marie-Laure and Werner part ways and Marie-Laure throws the Sea of Flames jewel into the ocean, while in the book, the story continues in the present day and includes a 30-year time jump.
The series' original characters, especially the German ones, were designed to emphasize the evil of the Nazi party and the increasing threat of war. The relationship between some core characters, such as Madame Manec and Etienne, has also been altered in the series.
Despite the divergences from the novel, series director Shawn Levy mentioned the author Anthony Doerr was not 'precious' about the adaptation and that Doerr found the changes, including the introduction of new characters, effective.
The series received mixed reviews for its nuanced approach to various characters and ability to handle moral complexities, with specific criticism directed at Mark Ruffalo's perceived inconsistent accent throughout the series.