Pete Davidson’s seriesBupkishas been renewed for a second season at Peacock. The series premiered on the streaming network early last month, and it looks like it is full steam ahead for the Staten Island-based series. The series' return for a second season is welcome news to series fans, as the first season ended with a jarring cliffhanger. No news as to Season 2’s release date has yet been announced.
Bupkisis a semi-autobiographical television series starringSaturday Night Livealum Pete Davidson as, well, Pete Davidson.The series follows Davidson, a comedian who is forced to move back to his home on Staten Island.The series is a heightened version of Davidon’s own life and depicts a fictionalized version of his family. The series has been compared to such projects asLarry David’s HBO seriesCurb Your Enthusiasm,which also follows a fictionalized version of the creator’s real life.Along with Davidson, the series also starsThe SopranosstarEdie Falcoas his mom, Amy. Additionally,Joe Pesci, ofHome Alone,Goodfellas, andLethal Weaponfame was a series regular in the first season. The series also features a stacked cast of recurring characters and guest stars, fromCharlie DaytoSteve Buscemi.
In addition to starring in the series, Davidson also serves as a writer and executive producer.Saturday Night LivecreatorLorne Michaelsalso executive produces the series.Judah MillerandDave Sirusalso write and executive produce the series. With such talent, including the man behindSaturday Night Livein Davidson’s corner, it’s no wonder that, even with only one season, the series has attracted so much praise. Davidson certainly stood out in the cast ofSaturday Night Live,and has continued to distinguish himself as one of the most relevant comedians of our time.
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Continued Praise for Pete Davidson
Of Davidson, and his seriesBupkis,Susan Rovner, Chairman of Entertainment Content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming said, “Pete Davidson is a once-in-a-generation talent, and what he has created with the first season ofBupkisabsolutely blew us away.” She continued, “Pete has a rare ability to make you laugh out loud with his unfiltered brand of comedy, and then tear up with his raw and honest vulnerability.”
As to how the second season of the series will pick up on some of the, well, more shocking events of the first season, that is yet to be seen. No word on which cast members will, and won’t be returning for Season 2.
