The Upshaws Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix | Screen Rant
Netflix has renewed The Upshaws for a second season. The multi-camera comedy series centers on a working-class African American family struggling to make ends meet “all without a blueprint for success.” The head of the Indianapolis family is well-intentioned mechanic Bennie Upshaw, who must tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law, played by Wanda Sykes. Along with Regina Hicks, Sykes is also the program's creator, executive producer, and showrunner. The Upshaws has been attracting awards attention since its debut, as well as critical praise for its deft portrayal of a blended family. The project is another success story for comedian Sykes, who is best known for roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Black-ish.
According to Deadline, The Upshaws has been renewed for a second season at Netflix. In a vote of confidence for the sitcom, the series has been picked up for 16 half-hour episodes, which are expected to run in two batches of eight. This is an increase from the original 10-episode order. “Wanda and Regina have created a fresh entry in the tradition of Black sitcoms,” said Tracey Pakosta, Netflix’s Head of Comedy. “We’re thrilled to see where they, along with their talented cast, take the Upshaws in the second season.”
Multi-camera sitcoms have rarely found success at Netflix, largely due to the streamer’s development model, which does not include pilot episodes (often key to launching sitcoms). Besides shows such as Fuller House and Family Reunion, multi-cam sitcoms do not typically go past one season at Netflix. The news of The Upshaws’ renewal will come as a relief to both sitcom lovers and fans of the hilarious series.
Source: Deadline