Showtime picks up 'Episodes,' 'Shameless' for second seasons
Showtime's two freshman series, "Episodes" and "Shameless," have been picked up for a second season.
Showtime President of Entertainment David Nevins announced that "Shameless," a comedy-drama starring William H. Macy as the often-drunk matriarch of an unconventional family, will have a second-season order of 12 episodes. "Episodes," featuring Matt LeBlanc as the arrogant star of an American sitcom adapted by a British couple, received a second-season order with the number of episodes yet to be determined.
Production for the second season of both shows, which premiered Jan. 9, will begin later this year.
-- Greg Braxton
Photo: Matt LeBlanc. Credit: Showtime.
Excellent news for both shows but I'm particularly ecstatic for Episodes! What an amazingly well-written, well-acted show. Just superb entertainment. The short season just left me wanting more (how do the British get used to these tiny seasons?). Can't wait for Season 2 to air!
Posted by: M.spher | February 28, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Matriarch? Frank was their father the last time I checked.
Happy too see that Shameless will be back!
Posted by: Lawler | February 28, 2011 at 01:25 PM