Netflix Renews ‘The Upshaws‘ For A Second Season | Co-created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes, and starring Mike Epps, Kim Fields and Sykes, the new season will feature 16 half-hour episodes, an increase from 10 in the first season.
The hit comedy series quickly became a crowd favorite when it premiered on May 12, 2021. The fans spoke and Netflix listened. The Upshaws is a breath of fresh air with a 90s sitcom vibe, timely expletives, and a unique brand of humor and writing that makes it relatable and interesting.
Sykes confirmed the renewal with a lively IG announcement video on Thursday featuring fellow cast members dancing and celebrating. She captioned the special post, “Season ✌🏾#TheUpshaws @netflix.”
SYNOPSIS: Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Spraggins, Journey Christine) and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together.
Quote from Regina Hicks, The Upshaws Co-Creator and Co-Showrunner:
“We are so excited we get to bring this amazing show back for a second season. And thankful that Netflix saw and felt all the love we got for this wonderful family. Looking forward to bringing more Upshaws’ joy to all who fell in love with them.”
Quote from Tracey Pakosta, Netflix’s Head of Comedy:
“Wanda and Regina have created a fresh entry in the tradition of Black sitcoms that’s real, relatable, full of heart and incredibly funny. We’re thrilled to see where they, along with their talented cast, take the Upshaws in the second season.”
Co-Showrunners: Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes
Executive Producers: Regina Hicks, Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps, Page Hurwitz, Niles Kirchner
Cast: Mike Epps (Bennie Upshaw), Wanda Sykes (Lucretia Turner), Kim Fields (Regina Upshaw), Page Kennedy (Duck), Diamond Lyons (Kelvin Upshaw), Khali Spraggins (Aaliyah Upshaw), Jermelle Simon (Bernard Upshaw), Gabrielle Dennis (Tasha Lewis), Journey Christine (Maya Upshaw)
Netflix Renews ‘The Upshaws’ For A Second Season
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