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The Jim Carrey dramedy will return for Season 2.
October 10, 2018
Showtime announced today that Kidding has been renewed for a second season. The good news, which was announced on the show's official Twitter account, comes midway through the dramedy's freshman run.
Through its first five episodes, the series has struggled to find a sizeable audience, averaging just over 300,000 viewers with a sub-0.1 rating among adults 18-49. Critics have generally has positive things to say though, with reviewers noting its poignant storytelling that is both endearing and heartbreaking, while still managing its share of humorous situations.
The series premiered in September with Jim Carrey starring in his first-ever television lead role. His last time as a TV regular was a cast member of the '90s sketch comedy series In Living Color. In Kidding, Carrey stars as a kind-hearted man named Jeff who has become a beacon of hope and wisdom to kids across American in his role as Mr. Pickles, an icon of children's television and anchor of a successful branding empire. But when family issues begin to take over his life, Jeff's sanity hangs in the balance while coping with the crisis.
Look for Season 2 of Kidding in 2019.
Comments (16)
07/11/20 at 06:08pm
I think this show shows a comical side and a drama side. I for one love it and have watched it a few times. I have always been a fan of Jim's and always will be. I hope this show lasts.
10/14/18 at 07:46am
@ratman
No it doesn't. Money and ratings is what drives television. Saying political affiliation is stupid.
No it doesn't. Money and ratings is what drives television. Saying political affiliation is stupid.
10/13/18 at 10:13pm
YUCK!
10/13/18 at 10:06pm
I for one am happy for the renewal. Jim's been going through a tough time in his personal life so I think this show is a form of therapy for him. I hope through this he can get his groove back.
10/12/18 at 07:32am
@MoeB Actually, in Hollywood, political affiliation has a great deal to do with what gets broadcast.
10/11/18 at 08:35am
"Serious acting?" The difference between Carey's performance and serious acting is akin to the difference between lightning and a lightning bug which Carey being the latter.
10/11/18 at 08:15am
The comparison between this show and Eternal Sunshine is spot on. Both are unmitigated bowl-floaters. This show was agonizing to sit through. If Ace Ventura wasn't attached to it, it would have been flushed already. The man should stick to comedy. And spend the rest of his time apologizing for the resurgence of measles and whooping cough.
10/11/18 at 08:04am
@Susan
Yeah because political affiliation is what decides if a show is renewed or not. That's probably one of the dumbest comments I've ever read.
Yeah because political affiliation is what decides if a show is renewed or not. That's probably one of the dumbest comments I've ever read.
10/10/18 at 05:39pm
This show has viewership of 300K. The reason it was renewed is that Jim Carrey has become the poster boy for The Left.
So, if he had two people watching the show, it will still be renewed.
So, if he had two people watching the show, it will still be renewed.
10/10/18 at 05:32pm
Jim carrey's film career has faded , but that doesn't mean he isn't a fine actor still. And this show gives him a platform to do some serious acting. Which he was always capable of.
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