March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08) – February 21, 2019 (2019-02-21)
The Oath is an American crime drama television series, created by Joe Halpin, that premiered on March 8, 2018, on Crackle. The series stars an ensemble cast, including Ryan Kwanten, Katrina Law and Sean Bean. Its second and final season premiered on February 21, 2019.
Premise
The Oath explores "a world of gangs made up of those sworn to protect and defend and sheds light on corrupt and secret societies that are nearly impossible to join. Only a select few make the cut – but once inside, members will do what they must to protect one another from enemies on the outside and from within their own ranks."[1]
On April 19, 2017, it was announced that Crackle had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The show was created and written by Joe Halpin who is also set to serve as the series' showrunner and executive produce alongside Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Todd Hoffman, and Dennis Kim. Production companies involved in the series include G-Unit Film & Television Inc. and Storied Media Group.[3] On June 19, 2017, it was reported that Jeff T. Thomas would direct the series' first episode.[4] On November 30, 2017, it was announced that the series would premiere on March 8, 2018.[1]
On April 24, 2018, it was reported that Crackle had renewed the series for a second season.[5] On November 29, 2018, it was reported that the second season would premiere on February 21, 2019.[6]
Principal photography for the first season began in July 2017 in Puerto Rico.[20] Filming for season two had reportedly begun by July 2018 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[18]
Release
On November 30, 2017, a teaser trailer for the series was released.[1] On January 12, 2018, a second trailer was released.[21] On January 10, 2019, a trailer for the second season was released.[22]