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When the and dramedy debuted as ’s most-watched Hulu premiere in March 2023 and became the most-watched original scripted series of the year, a second seasoned seemed like a sure bet. Yet renewal news for the -created show of which is executive producer and showrunner, came later than fans, and perhaps even the cast, anticipated, with the writers and actors strikes delaying the green light until November of last year. “Getting a season two is such a dream come true on any show, but to live through the strike and be able to be together felt like we’d really survived something,” lead actress and executive producer Washington tells .

“I think we’re even more grateful, more appreciative. And as a producer, there was a different level of support for the writers room. Kind of a lean in to Tracy and support for Yvette, and really making sure that we were making deadlines, but staying brave and courageous in the comedy and in the emotion.



” Comedy is the unifying element of the series, which is growing up with a father who was in and out of prison for a combined total of 37 years. Lindo charismatically embodies the role of Edwin Alexander, based on McMillan’s father Harold, while Washington portrays Paige Alexander, the not-yet-healed version of McMillan still working through the ways in which her strained relationship with her father affects her romantic relationships. That subject is one that’s further dealt with in season two, as Paige tries a new approach to sing.

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