The duo said that their respective alter egos Karen and Ivy, as well as the rest of the show's main characters, will have a moment to shine in the May 14 episode.
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"It doesn't end on a cliffhanger," Hilty told Collider. "It ends on many cliffhangers. Every single character has a thrilling moment, in the finale. I can't wait to find out what happens to all of the characters."
Asked if Karen and Ivy's truce will maintain in season two, Hilty replied: "Would it be a good show if it maintained the same? I think part of the beauty of the show is that they are constantly going back and forth, and it's not just one note, all the time."
McPhee added: "I definitely think that Karen needs to grow some balls, at some point, and just like really take the reins and stop letting people walk all over her... I think they are going to have some serious challenges in season two."
Smash was officially renewed for a second season last month and production is scheduled to start in July.
Creator Theresa Rebeck has stepped down as showrunner for the sophomore run.
Smash airs Mondays at 10/9c on NBC
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