‘Survival of the Thickest’ Renewed for Season 2 as Michelle Buteau Sets Second Netflix Comedy Special

Witty, nimble, sharply dressed, and light on its feet, Guy Ritchie’s dexterous “The Gentlemen” is a largely surprising delight (mostly, anyhow)—an entertaining crime comedy with a snap, crackle, and pop that’s far superior to the more self-enamored 2019 film of the same name whence it came. The connections to the original are tenuous at best, nothing more than the cannabis and drug empires milieus in the U.K.

The drama of Genoa City will continue for four more years: CBS has renewed The Young and the Restless through the 2027-28 season.

Selome Hailu CBS has renewed “The Young and the Restless” for four more seasons, which will take the daytime drama through the 2027-2028 season. “The Young and the Restless” premiered in 1973, making it CBS’ longest running series. Centered on the residents of the fictitious Midwestern town of Genoa City, the series follows five decades of romances and rivalries between the Newman, Winters and Abbott families.

Netflix announced on Monday that A Simple Man, the newest comedy special from Steve Treviño, will debut on the platform on March 12th.

William Earl The upcoming Lucasfilm theatrical release “The Mandalorian & Grogu” is one of 15 films to secure an estimated $61 million in 2024 production tax incentives through California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. The California Film Commission touted Disney’s “Mandalorian & Grogu” as the biggest-budget movie to ever qualify for state’s tax program, which distributes $330 million annually in state tax credits to TV and film productions.

EXCLUSIVE: An eclectic collection of upcoming projects ranging from Guy Ritchie‘s debut TV series to Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Famous Five to an Italian-language series for Netflix are tied together by one constant: Moonage Pictures.

True Detective has been renewed for season five at HBO, with Night Country creator Issa López returning to helm the new episodes.True Detective: Night Country, which saw Jodie Foster and Kali Reis star in the fourth instalment of the anthology series, was the most-watched series of the show to date, with 12.7 million viewers across all platforms.“From conception to release, Night Country has been the most beautiful collaboration and adventure of my entire creative life,” López said in a statement (via Variety). “HBO trusted my vision all the way, and the idea of bringing to life a new incarnation of True Detective with Casey, Francesca and the whole team is a dream come true.

Following the February 18 finale and some outstanding ratings—the most-viewed season yet, averaging 12.7M views per episode, the highest-rated season on Rotten Tomatoes with 92%—HBO has renewed “True Detective” for a fifth season. Additionally, under a new multiyear overall deal with HBO, the series’ writer/director/showrunner Issa López will create content exclusive to HBO and Max, including the next season of the hit crime series.

True Detective is coming back for a fifth season at HBO.

Just days after the season four finale of True Detective: Night Country, HBO renewed the series for a fifth season!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Cheers to Paramount+‘s “Frasier” revival, which has just landed a Season 2 order at the streamer. The new “Frasier,” which stars Kelsey Grammer in the role he first made famous on “Cheers,” and then on the original “Frasier” (1993-2004), premiered in October with 10 episodes. Last November, Grammer expressed his desire to keep the new “Frasier” going for as long as possible.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “True Detective” has been renewed for Season 5 at HBO. Issa López, the creator of “True Detective: Night Country,” will helm the fifth season under her new overall deal with HBO. The renewal comes as little surprise, given the success of “Night Country,” which saw Jodie Foster and Kali Reis star in the fourth installment of the HBO anthology series.

The Money Heist prequel series Berlin has been renewed for a second season!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Money Heist” spinoff series “Berlin” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix. The second season will once again see Pedro Alonso returning as the title character, along with fellow cast members Michelle Jenner as Keila, Tristán Ulloa as Damián, Begoña Vargas as Cameron, Julio Peña Fernández as Roi, and Joel Sánchez as Bruce. The Spanish-language series serves as a prequel to the events of “Money Heist” (a.k.a “La casa de papel”).

Money Heist spin-off Berlin has been renewed for a second season by Netflix.

Wild Cards, a Canadian police procedural, has become a surprise hit for The CW.

Peacock is heading into a summer of love.

There is more Bargain Block coming your way. HGTV has renewed its hit Detroit-based home renovation series Bargain Block for a 10-episode fourth season and has ordered a five-episode spinoff series, Bargain Block: New Orleans.

Selome Hailu “Invasion” has been renewed for a third season at Apple TV+. Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, the series follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world.

Selome Hailu Adam Sandler has set a new comedy special at Netflix — this time directed by Josh Safdie. The project continues Sandler’s string of collaborations with Safie, who co-directed him in 2019’s “Uncut Gems” alongside his brother Benny Safdie.