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HBO Renews Steve Carell Comedy Rooster for Season 2

The early pickup reflects surging viewership.

Overview

  • HBO renewed the half-hour series Thursday midway through its 10-episode first season.
  • The network says the premiere drew 2.4 million U.S. viewers in its first three days, with the first four episodes averaging 5.8 million and pacing as HBO’s most-watched new comedy in over a decade.
  • Season 2 will move the story to the spring semester at the fictional Ludlow College.
  • The production received a $21 million California tax credit for the second season, signaling planned filming in the state.
  • Season 1 continues Sundays at 10 p.m., with the finale set for May 10 on HBO and HBO Max.