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New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
5 Animated Political Satire Series to Stream
The state of American politics can feel so exaggerated and far-fetched that one of the best ways to represent it is through a medium made for such absurdity. Animated satirical series can depict our country's political figures and moments at their most bizarre, sometimes taking aim at a particular party or politician, and sometimes lambasting the general idea of America as a fair, free and democratic nation. What follows is a guide to animated satires of American politics and politicians from the first Bush administration to the Biden administration. #1 Happy Family USA (2025- ) This new series, created by the comedian Ramy Youssef and the writer Pam Brady, depicts a Muslim Egyptian American family in New Jersey who must learn to properly code-switch and project the image of a nonthreatening, properly assimilated family in order to carry on in the midst of the prejudice and jingoism of post-9/11 America. Much of the series focuses on the exploits and misadventures of Rumi (voiced by Youssef), who tries to find his place among his middle school peers. But beyond the more standard adolescent story lines, '#1 Happy Family USA' hilariously skewers the likes of Fox News and George W. Bush, and also offers a stringent critique of how American beliefs and values shifted at the expense of many Muslim citizens and people of color after 9/11. Streaming on Amazon Prime. American Dad! (2005- ) The series creator Seth MacFarlane (who also created 'Family Guy') has said that 'American Dad!' was inspired by his frustration with the 2000 presidential election and the Bush administration. The sitcom stars the Smith family, the patriarch of which, Stan, is a jingoistic far-right Republican who works for the C.I.A. Conservative politics take many of the satire's hits, but characters like Stan's hippie daughter and her boyfriend then husband represent leftist targets that get mocked regularly. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Metro
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
I'll still defend the 'worst TV finale ever' 15 years later
I completely missed Lost while it aired in real time. I'd only just started high school when it eventually reached the UK in 2005 – despite starting a year earlier. And when it came to a close in 2010, I was lost somewhere down a Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad rabbit hole. However, despite being entirely ignorant of the show, I still heard the taunts about its supposedly lacklustre finale. The series had apparently piled up mysteries and questions it didn't know how to resolve, its cerebral science-fiction had slowly descended into wishy-washy fantasy guff, and, of course, the big one: It was all a worthless endeavour because the characters were dead the whole time (something the show's creators have consistently refuted). To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video After heeding those warnings for several years, I eventually watched Lost during the pandemic and – as I wept throughout its 100-minute bumper finale – I realised that a lot of people who claimed to have watched Lost, and had been dissing the ending for a decade, clearly hadn't been paying full attention. Fifteen years on, it's time to call the Lost finale what it is: The greatest final episode of any TV show from the 21st century. And possibly of all time. Instantly gripping, Lost followed the survivors of flight Oceanic 815 that crashed on a mysterious island. Initially a sci-fi survival drama, Lost quickly became a plate-spinning, super-ambitious TV megahit. A fantasy-mystery-action-adventure series all in one, with numerous strings attached to its resplendent bow. But throughout its run, above all else, Lost prioritised the characters at the centre of its story. Its fully-formed, beautiful, truly unforgettable characters. No matter how lofty and complicated things got, the incomparable ensemble cast kept everything grounded. Jack (Matthew Fox), the headstrong doctor with daddy issues. Kate (Evangeline Lilly), the restless fugitive. Sawyer (Josh Holloway), the distrusting con man. Hurley (Jorge Garcia), the superstitious lottery winner with an eating disorder. John (Terry O'Quinn), whose working legs were Lost's first true miracle. Charlie (Dominic Monaghan), the washed-up rockstar with a tender heart. Sayid (Naveen Andrews), an ex-torturer with a guilty conscience. Claire (Emilie De Ravin), the innocent 22-year-old mum-to-be. And so, so many others. Its character-centric flashbacks weren't a storytelling gimmick – they were a constant reminder of the broken lives these people had endured before coming to the island, and they repeatedly asked Lost's central question: Can broken people learn to fix themselves? Lost's finale stands above all others because it shoots for something incomprehensibly huge and sticks the landing Despite all the smoke monsters, time flashes, complicated physics, and eerie orientation videos, Lost was a show about the human condition at its heart. It often wondered aloud whether people, both as individuals and as a species, deserve a second chance. We watched as the survivors talked to ghosts and resurrected people, pressed the same button every 108 minutes, blew up a nuke in 1977, and also fixed up a camper van – but the survivors themselves were always the driving force, and their journeys towards personal healing were of utmost importance. Which is why the finale was, and remains, perfect. Season six's parallel flashes – which ostensibly showed what would have happened if Oceanic 815 had never crashed – are revealed to be an afterlife, created by the survivors' souls so they could be reunited in the great beyond. For its very final statement, Lost proudly wore sentimentality and spirituality on its sleeve and bravely argued that not only is there a place after death, but that we make that place ourselves by loving the people we love. These broken characters fixed each other over the course of the show. There was no better character to communicate this than Jack Shephard. A stubborn man of science and scepticism, Jack was afflicted with a need to fix everything – except himself. By the end, he believes in the magic of the universe, basks in the love of the people around him, and knows he's heading somewhere better when he dies. In other words, he fixes himself. As each character 'wakes up' in the afterlife, remembering that they were real and that they had been on the island, the mysteries of the show – and all its apparently unanswered theories – vanish. Pride for the life each character has lived, and belief in the afterlife they're about to experience, are all that matter. Not only because so many fan theories had already been definitively answered several times, but because they weren't the point anyway. Much like life itself, Lost threw a bunch of folks into a predicament, watched on as they tried to overcome some plot hurdles, and then told us that the seemingly little things – like fixing that Dharma van or playing jungle golf – were providing the big story answers all along. Just like in our own lives, the meaning of each passing day on the island would become clear to the characters eventually, so long as they made peace with themselves and enriched the lives of others before the end. That's the difference between plot and story – the plot is the stuff characters do, the story is who they become as a result. Writers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse also suggested with the finale that, whether it's a benevolent god, an unknown entity, or a man-made energy, a greater force connects us to those we love. And it saves this argument for the very end. What other TV show was brave enough to save its big philosophical mission statement for last? What other TV show still had something so valuable to say after almost 100 hours? More Trending And what other show dared to break the fourth wall with its finale, telling us that not only were the characters vitally important to each other's lives, but that they were vitally important to our lives too, as viewers? Lost's finale stands above all others because it shoots for something incomprehensibly huge and sticks the landing. It successfully presents a worthy explanation of the meaning of life, arguing that it's to make peace with your own death. And how do you accept, as Jack's father Christian Shephard (John Terry) says, that 'Everyone dies some time, kiddo'? By righting your wrongs and fixing yourself. That's a philosophy to live by in this life and take into the next one. View More » The finale is proof, too, of the magic of TV and longform storytelling – that, as a medium, TV is capable of producing a soul-bearing treatise on human existence, spirituality, the possibility of there being something beyond our world, and everything that makes us who we are. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: Those sneering at Kim Kardashian's legal career are simply misogynistic MORE: Clarkson's Farm has lost its charm and it's obvious why MORE: A mum in Gaza told me her children are waiting to die
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Versant's 2025-26 Schedule: ‘WWE Smackdown,' ‘Resident Alien,' ‘Dirty Rotten Scandals: America's Next Top Model' and More on E!, Syfy, Oxygen, USA
Versant, the bundle of spun-off NBCUniversal and Comcast channels previously called SpinCo, is revealing its entertainment programming schedule for 2025-26. The collection includes scripted and unscripted channels like E!, USA Network, Syfy and Oxygen True Crime, in addition to MSNBC, CNBC and more. The upcoming TV schedule includes 16 new original series, live sports and other returning programs. More from Variety Fox 2025-2026 Fall Schedule: 'American Dad' to Debut Midseason, Jane Lynch's 'Weakest Link' and 'Fear Factor' Reboot Lead Unscripted Slate Fox Orders Thriller Series 'Memory of a Killer' Based on Belgian Film Fox Execs on Whether Joe Rogan Will Join 'Fear Factor' Reboot: He's 'Major Talent' Tied to the Franchise 'WWE Smackdown' will be back to its linear home on USA on Friday nights, and the Critics Choice Awards will air on Jan. 4 on USA and E! Some of the new shows include 'Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane' on E!, the comic series 'Revival' on Syfy, book adaptations 'Anna Pigeon' and 'The Rainmaker' on USA and true crime shows like Alan Cumming's 'The Killer Among Us' and 'Killer Grannies' on Oxygen. E! will also air a trio of 'Dirty Rotten Scandals' docuseries on 'America's Next Top Model,' 'Doctor Phil' and 'The Price Is Right' next spring. 'Our audiences are among the most devoted in the industry, and their passion fuels everything we do,' said Val Boreland, President of Entertainment for Versant. 'By uniting the power of our iconic brands with a commitment to bold, original storytelling, we're deepening our connection with viewers in meaningful ways. We're proud to unveil this exciting new programming slate as we move forward under our new name.' See the 2025-26 schedule below. The 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards – Airs live on Sunday, January 4 across E! and USA Network The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards will continue its combined film and television awards format, honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement. The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards show is produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment. 'Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane' – Premieres December 2025 The undisputed queen of fabulosity, Kimora Lee Simmons is back on E!. This fierce fashionista – now a single mom of five – commands an empire while running her iconic Baby Phat brand and juggling a billion-dollar business portfolio. Between dealing with the whims of her top-model daughters, cheering at her sons' championship games and celebrating her own major milestones, Kimora's world is even more fabulous and outrageous than ever before. Buckle up. 'Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane' is produced by Hartbeat. Kevin Hart, Kimora Lee Simmons, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Meghan Hoffman, Bryan Smiley and Danielle Medina serve as executive producers. 'Plastic Surgery Rewind' – Premieres this summer Hosted by international radio and television personality Michelle Visage with plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow and body image expert Dr. Spirit, PhD, 'Plastic Surgery Rewind' follows nine celebrities and social influencers through a transformative journey of self-discovery as they decide whether to reverse previous plastic surgeries and return to a more natural look. 'Plastic Surgery Rewind' is produced by Fulwell Entertainment. Matt Cox, Rebecca Hertz, Emma Conway, Charlie van Vleet, Ben Turner and Dr. Terry Dubrow serve as executive producers. 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: America's Next Top Model' – Premieres Spring 2026 For the first time ever, 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: America's Next Top Model' unveils the dark underbelly of the long-running TV series through the untold stories of former contestants — where a golden opportunity for aspiring models unravels into a harrowing saga of exploitation, resilience, and shattered dreams. 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: America's Next Top Model' is produced by Glass Media. Nancy Glass and Sarah Gibson serve as executive producers. 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Dr. Phil Show' – Premieres Spring 2026 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Dr. Phil Show' serves up a harsh dose of reality and unveils the darker side of the pop culture phenomenon and hit TV show. Since the launch of the 'Dr. Phil' show in 2002, some participants claim to have been misguided by the series, which was once revered for its 'no nonsense' approach. Now those who allegedly fell victim to the promises of the show are speaking out about their experiences and the fallout of being used as TV fodder for millions of viewers. 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Dr. Phil Show' is produced by Renowned Films. Max Welch, Duane Jones, Tim Withers and Kate Maddigan serve as executive producers. Marcus Plowright serves as showrunner. 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price is Right' – Premieres Spring 2026 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price is Right' is a documentary series exploring shocking allegations surrounding Bob Barker, while hosting the hit game show. Based on award-winning journalist David Kushner's new original reporting, the series will feature the voices of original 'Barker's Beauties' and other former 'TPIR' cast and crew who are coming together for the first time to tell their stories. 'E! Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Price is Right' is produced by Terminal B Television with Tom Forman, David Metzler, Meredith Wright, and Jordan Rosenblum serving as executive producers alongside David Kushner. 'Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour' – Premieres Wednesday, June 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes TV personality Kristin Cavallari takes her hit podcast 'Let's Be Honest' on the road. Each episode will feature candid conversations with famous friends, Bravolebrities, memorable exes and other notable celebs from Kristin's life as they unfold the stories behind their buzziest headlines – and make new ones – with jaw-dropping revelations that set the record straight. 'Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour' is produced by 32 Flavors. Alex Baskin, Jenn Levy, Joe Kingsley, Jeff Festa, Brian McCarthy and Kristin Cavallari serve as executive producers. Ailee O'Neill, Lucy Bennett and Sunny Franklin also serve as executive producers 'Revival' – Premieres Thursday, June 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the 'revived' appear and act just like they once were. When local Officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she's left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect. The series is based on the 'Revival' comic series. Cast includes Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, and Andy McQueen. 'Revival' is produced by Blue Ice Pictures and Hemmings Films. Showrunners Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, Lance Samuels, Daniel Iron, Samantha Levine, Neil Tabatznik, Daniel March, Melanie Scrofano, Greg Hemmings, Stephen Foster and director Amanda Row serve as executive producers. 'The Rainmaker' – Premieres Summer 2025 Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, Rudy Baylor, who is fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah. Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser, and her disheveled paralegal, Deck, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client's son. Cast includes Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Lana Parrilla, Madison Iseman, P.J. Byrne, Dan Fogler, Wade Briggs and Robyn Cara. 'The Rainmaker' is produced by Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television. Michael Seitzman, who also serves as showrunner, John Grisham, Patrick Moran, Jason Richman, David Gernert and Jason Blum serve as executive producers. 'Anna Pigeon'- Premieres in 2026 Anna Pigeon is a former city slicker who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever. While Anna tries to outrun her demons, her focus turns to solving crimes that have taken place within national park grounds, no matter who or what gets in her way. The series is based on the New York Times best-selling novels by Nevada Barr. 'Anna Pigeon' is produced by Cineflix Studios and December Films. Showrunner Morwyn Brebner, director Lea Thompson, Todd Berger, Julie Di Cresce, Brett Burlock, Peter Emerson, Sonia Hosko and Gordon Gilbertson to executive produce. 'Everything On The Menu with Braun Strowman' – Premieres Fall 2025 'Everything On The Menu with Braun Strowman' is a new food format with a big appetite. Each episode, join WWE Legend Braun Strowman as he eats his way across America, while on the road for WWE, ordering everything on every menu and trying to down every last bite. 'Everything On The Menu with Braun Strowman' is produced by WWE Studios and BrightNorth Studios. Paul Levesque, Lee Fitting, Marc Pomarico and Ben Houser executive produce for WWEStudios. Matthew J. Braley, Kevin Duncan, Morgan Hertzan, Pat Dimon, Shawn Efran, and Azadeh De Leon executive produce for BrightNorth Studios. 'The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher' – Premieres Fall 2025 The first true-crime series told through the eyes of Barbara Butcher, one of the most seasoned and respected Death Investigators to work in New York. After more than 20 years in the field, Butcher will unpack the stories behind some of the most compelling murders of our times –revealing that the keys to solving the case are often contained in the wealth of information held by the crime scene and the body that lies within it. 'The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher' is produced by Wolf Entertainment, Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz's Alfred Street Industries and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Dick Wolf, Tom Thayer, Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Maria Lane and Shannon O'Rourke serve as executive producers. 'The Killer Among Us' (WT) – Premieres Spring 2026 Hosted by Alan Cumming, a shocking murder rocks a tight-knit community to its core. But what if the crime wasn't committed by a stranger or outsider? What if this killer is part of the community itself? Cumming brings us straight into the heart of communities where the unthinkable has happened and no one knows why – or who is responsible. If everyone is a suspect… who can you trust? With multiple suspects, layers of lies, deceit and deception, 'The Killer Among Us' is a murder mystery where someone is playing… but it's not a game. 'The Killer Among Us' is produced by Lusid Media with Zak Weisfeld and Libby Richman as executive producers and Alan Cumming as producer. 'The Death Row Informant' (WT) – Premieres Fall 2025 ***Names have been redacted from the following series description due to an ongoing investigation of a serial killer. Over a decade ago, a gruesome killer was convicted of murdering four women. Though police could never prove it, investigators always suspected there were many more victims. But the killer took his secrets with him to San Quentin. When he arrived on death row, a fellow inmate offered him protection on the yard. Over the course of a decade, the killer confided in this inmate, revealing details about 20+ unsolved murders for the first time. This inmate-turned-informant has now handed over 300 pages of detailed notes about the killer's unsolved murders to Ken Mains, an ex-FBI investigator and cold case detective. Mains will work together with the informant touncover new victims, bring closure to families, and expose one of America's most prolific serial killers in real-time. 'The Death Row Informant' is produced by Wolf Entertainment, Fireside Pictures, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Vanity Fair Studios. Dick Wolf, Tom Thayer, Jason Wolf, Patrick Deluca, Helen Estabrook, Sarah Amos, Claire Howorth and Liz Yale Marsh serve as executive producers. Kevin Brennecke serves as showrunner. The Silent Serial Killer: Gretzler' (WT) – Premieres Fall 2025 He is the serial killer you've never heard of … until now. In 1973, 22-year-old Doug Gretzler embarked on a cross-country road trip that spiraled into a brutal killing spree. In just three weeks, he and his accomplice, 28-year-old Willie Steelman, murdered 17 people. Their motive? A mystery that has left family members, law enforcement and experts baffled for decades. Drawing from first person interviews and over 500 hours of recorded conversations with Gretzler himself, hear his darkest confessions and the chilling psychology behind his crimes for the very first time. 'The Silent Serial Killer: Gretzler' is produced by Glass Entertainment. Nancy Glass, Matt Carter and Maija Norris serve as executive producers. 'Killer Grannies' – Premieres Fall 2025 A true-crime series that chronicles the most shocking and unpredictable cases involving a killer no one would suspect: Grandma. In every self-contained episode, a rollercoaster ride of a case unfolds as investigators dig deep and chase every lead until they finally catch their unexpected killer. Through gripping archival footage, selective recreations and cinematic imagery, and in-depth interviews with investigators, prosecutors, friends and family, every episode will peel back the plastic cover on the couch to uncover a world of sinister plots and evil deeds unpacking why and how these maternal matriarchs of the family can turn deadly. 'Killer Grannies' is produced by Jarrett Creative. Seth Jarrett, Julie Insogna Jarrett and Josh Bingham serve as executive producers. 'The Boston Stranglers' – Premieres Winter 2026 Sixteen hours of the Boston Strangler's lost confession tapes have emerged, offering an exclusive and unfiltered account of how Albert DeSalvo evaded police and got away with murdering 13 women… or did he? The unreleased tapes call everything into question. While Boston PD remains steadfast that DeSalvo was the killer, a trove of exclusive access possibly suggests otherwise. The Boston Stranglers is a two-hour documentary about one of the most infamous serial killings in American history, the murders that remain officially unsolved to this day, and a confession that has never been released until now. 'The Boston Stranglers' is produced by This is Just a Test. Aengus James, Paul Lima and Carolyn Day serve as Executive Producers. Fan favorites returning to the portfolio include: E!: 'Live from E!,' the network's signature red carpet franchise USA NETWORK: 'WWE Smackdown' returns for another season on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT USA NETWORK / SYFY: 'Resident Alien' returns for season four on Friday, June 6 at 11 p.m. ET/PT SYFY: 'Surreal Estate' returned for season three on April 3, 2025 SYFY: 'The Ark' returns for season three in 2026 OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: 'Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins' returns for season four in Fall 2025 OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: 'Accident, Suicide or Murder' returns for season six in Fall 2025 OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: 'Cold Justice' returns for season eight in Fall 2025 OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: 'Snapped,' which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, returns with new episodes in 2025 OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: 'A Plan to Kill' returns for season two in Spring 2026 OXYGEN TRUE CRIME: 'Philly Homicide' returns for season two in Spring 2026 Series premiere dates and more information to come. 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Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Plane Passenger Floored by What Everyone's Doing: 'This Is Actually Insane'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A post about a flight where nearly all passengers appeared to be watching the same television program has gone viral on Reddit. The post was shared by Reddit user Sebastian (u/Latter-Opinion-635) and has amassed more than 14,000 upvotes since it was posted on May 8. Sebastian, who did not share his last name or location, told Newsweek that the surprising scene was witnessed on a flight from Chicago in Illinois to Vancouver in Canada. The post was titled: "Why is everyone on my plane watching Family Guy [the animated television series]." It shows an image of the television screens of several rows of seats, nearly all of which appear to be showing scenes from Family Guy. Sebastian told Newsweek: "I took the picture right after I came out of the bathroom and I was dying laughing." He noted that "the average age on the flight was around 40 or so" and "the flight was pretty full but there were some open seats." The show's popularity is unsurprising because a YouGov poll of 1,086 people in the United States conducted in 2025 showed that 97 percent of the population has heard of Family Guy. Sixty percent were found to have a positive opinion about the show, according to the YouGov survey. The global in-flight entertainment and connectivity market size was forecast to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4 percent from 2023 to 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research, a market research firm headquartered in San Francisco. "The ever-increasing customers' need for bug-free connectivity onboard is one of the important factors driving the growth," the report noted. It added that "in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems play an important role in delivering customers onboard wireless connectivity solutions and services." 'Insane' "This is actually insane," Sebastian wrote in the caption of the viral post. He told Newsweek: "I think people were watching Family Guy because there wasn't really a good selection of TV shows—or at least there weren't many well-known shows available." Other Reddit users were also impressed by the odd coincidence, with several being fans of the Family Guy show. U/Aka69420 asked, "Is this real?!" and u/Beautiful_Neat_6919 posted: "My type of flight!" U/Middle-Trust4240 wrote: "It's a comfort show, I don't blame them." U/SimonDNTZ said: "Family guy is one of the all-time great plane/hotel shows alongside impractical jokers and shark tank." U/Bikinigirlout agreed, noting: "yeah, family guy is a great background show." U/grandfatherclause commented: "There is always a hotel room somewhere that is playing Family Guy, American Dad, or Friends …" Do you have a travel-related video or story to share? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grimsburg Among 3 Shows Renewed at Fox — Which Cartoon Is in Danger of Cancellation?
Animation continues to dominate at Fox, where Grimsburg, Krapopolis and Universal Basic Guys have all been renewed for additional seasons, Deadline reports. Grimsburg Season 2 is averaging 619,000 total viewers (with delayed playback), down just 8% from its freshman run. Out of the nine comedies that Fox has aired this TV season, it ranks next-to-last in audience. The renewal is for Season 3. More from TVLine American Dad! Moving Back to Fox, Renewed for 4 Seasons Along With Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy Cancellation Anxiety! The 12 Broadcast Shows Still on the Bubble Josh Charles to Headline Fox Adaptation of UK Medical Dramedy Doc Martin Krapopolis, which is currently in Season 2, was previously picked up for Seasons 3 and 4. It has now secured a Season 5, which will take it through the 2027-28 season. Lastly, Universal Basic Guys, which was renewed for Season 2 ahead of its September 2024 premiere, has been picked up for Season 3, which takes it through the 2026-27 season. Following unprecedented four-season renewals for American Dad! (Seasons 20-23), Bob's Burgers (Seasons 16-19), Family Guy (Seasons 24-27) and The Simpsons (Seasons 37-40), Fox is left with just one cartoon on the bubble: The Great North, which is currently in Season 5 and ranks dead last in audience among all Fox programming. TVLine's handy Renewal Scorecard has been updated to reflect the news. Are you looking forward to additional seasons of and ? Worried about the fate of ? Drop your thoughts in a comment below. 2025 Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
