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Season 2 of Tom Segura's ‘Bad Thoughts' Promises to Be More Disturbing Than Ever
Netflix is doubling down on bad behavior. The streamer has officially renewed Bad Thoughts, Tom Segura's irreverent sketch-style comedy, for a second season. Fans of Segura's no-holds-barred humor can expect more outrageous vignettes steeped in the comedian's signature blend of dark wit and uncomfortable truths. Bad Thoughts isn't your standard comedy. The series plays like a fever dream stitched together by the inner monologue of someone who's just a little too honest. Each episode unravels a series of short, chaotic narratives—from bizarre family encounters to social commentary that lands like a sucker punch—blurring the line between funny and disturbing. Deadline reported that Segura, known for pushing boundaries in his standup, made it clear he's not easing up anytime soon. "It was such a thrill to get the opportunity to entertain and horrify audiences with our very Bad Thoughts on Netflix," he said. "We're all so excited to push things further with season 2. I promise your family will not approve of what we do." The comedian wears multiple hats on the show, serving as creator, director, executive producer, and star. He's joined behind the scenes by executive producers Ryan P. Hall, Molly Mandel, Jeremy Konner, Craig Gerard, and Matthew Zinman. The series is produced by Segura's YMH Studios, the same brand behind his successful podcast empire. The season 1 finale left fans buzzing and squirming. With its mix of taboo topics and surreal sketch comedy, Bad Thoughts developed a cult following among those who like their laughs with a side of discomfort. It's clear Segura plans to lean even harder into the chaos in round two. Netflix has not yet announced a premiere date for the second season, but if it's anything like the first, it'll arrive quietly… then punch you in the 2 of Tom Segura's 'Bad Thoughts' Promises to Be More Disturbing Than Ever first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 19, 2025
Geek Tyrant
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
ANDOR Showrunner Says They Had to Reshoot First Episode Because It Was Boring: "What The F**k Is This?" — GeekTyrant
In a recent interview with Variety, Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy revealed that the Star Wars series' acclaimed first episode wasn't always as great as it ended up being. In fact, it was so boring during its first cut that Gilroy had one immediate reaction: 'What the f*ck is this?' Gilroy recalled the moment, saying: 'Toby Haynes directed the first block [of episodes of Season 1]. I was in New York with my brother [executive producer] John [Gilroy], and we had a cutting room on 86th Street around the corner from my house. 'The first week, the first dailies came in, and they were terrible. I was like, 'What the f*ck is this? We're starting off the show, and it's really boring. What is this?'' Gilroy's creative instincts kicked in, and the result was a full reshoot of the opening episode. He went on to say: '[Executive producer] Sanne [Wohlenberg] called me back that day and goes, 'Well, we're reshooting this.' And I'm like, 'Can we do that the first week?' She goes, 'We have to. It sucks. And you have to tell him.'' Gilroy had to roll up his sleeves and got hands-on with the solution, and he explained: 'I never did this before or since: I made a complete storyboard for how that [episode] should go, and it freed Toby up. 'We don't want coverage. We want intentional directing. 'Direct this like your life depends on it.' After that, he never needed to be told anything. That was our mandate for all the directors.' Andor had already gone through a complicated development cycle before Gilroy stepped in. Originally announced in 2017 by Disney CEO Bob Iger, the show saw multiple creative leads come and go starting with Jared Bush ( Zootopia ), then Stephen Schiff ( The Americans ), before Gilroy, who co-wrote Rogue One , took the reins in 2020 after expressing concerns about the early scripts. Gilroy went on to co-write several episodes of Andor Season 1 alongside Dan Gilroy ( Nightcrawler ), Schiff, and Beau Willimon ( House of Cards ). The result was one of the most critically acclaimed entries in modern Star Wars storytelling. But if it weren't for that early gutcheck moment, the series might've opened with a whimper instead of a spark.
