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Season 3 chances?
posted by CharlesTheBoldSTAFFMOD on October 28, 2017 at 12:42 PM
What are the chances of being renewed again for a third season?
Ratings are low but no lower than last year, and of course it got renewed then.
The show is highly praised by critics for willingness to go places most shows don't -- genuine character development (even through the "reboots") , philosophical discussion via Chidi, a particularly clever cliffhanger in season 1
Costs must be extremely low with only 4 sets being reused ( Eleanor's house, Michael's office, the shopping area ( which I think is from an existing theme park), and the Middle Place. Few actors outside the original 6 + Vicki. Very little CGI except for Janet, and most of that is played for laughs and needn't be elaborate. Seasons are half-size.
Reply by Harpospoke
on October 28, 2017 at 6:16 PM
Hopefully they give it a chance to grow. Love this show. Something tells me religious people may not be tuning in though. That could hurt the chances for high ratings.
Reply by CharlesTheBold
on October 28, 2017 at 10:00 PM
"Something tells me religious people may not be tuning in though."
I'm a church librarian, and this is my favorite show. Some religious believers whine a lot, but normal ones have a sense of humor. Ever hear of the Screwtape Letters? ( Actually, it would be fun to have Screwtape make an appearance on GOOD PLACE)
Reply by Harpospoke
on October 28, 2017 at 10:16 PM
That's great to hear. Nice to know we can have a little fun.
Reply by MirrorMask
on November 1, 2017 at 12:24 PM
I think there's a good chance that it'll get renewed. People are watching shows differently these days, so hopefully they count ratings from streaming services like Hulu.
Reply by CharlesTheBold
on November 8, 2017 at 10:00 PM
COMCAST listed it as renewed, but on the other hand it was listing shows that are definitely dead, so that's probably not reliable.
Reply by CharlesTheBold
on November 22, 2017 at 9:34 AM
TV Guide, Variety, and several other outlets have confirmed Season 3.
Wonder if there will be another big twist for the Season 2 finale?
Reply by rudely_murray
on December 8, 2017 at 8:25 PM
I really hope this show comes back - while the second season episodes are not quite as inventive and delightful as the first, I admire the audacity and originality of this show, one of the very few comedies I have been hooked on in recent years.
Reply by labandida
on February 8, 2018 at 11:58 AM
It's on Netflix, which is how I became a fan. I think the fan base will grow because of it, just like with shameless.
Reply by Bananaghost
on July 12, 2018 at 1:08 AM
I love this show too, and thank good it got renewed - season premier 27.September 2018.