Netflix’s much-admired entertainment series, The Upshaws has been renewed for another season. The new-fangled season will feature 16 half-hour episodes, a growth from 10 in the initial season.
The series is Co-produced by Wanda Sykes and Regina Hicks, and casting Mike Epps (Bennie Upshaw), Wanda Sykes (Lucretia Turner), Diamond Lyons (Kelvin Upshaw), Khali Spraggins (Aaliyah Upshaw), Kim Fields (Regina Upshaw), Page Kennedy (Duck), Jermelle Simon (Bernard Upshaw), Journey Christine (Maya Upshaw) and Gabrielle Dennis (Tasha Lewis)
Netflix presented production a series order on August 20, 2019, The Upshaws is co-produced by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes who are anticipated to executive produce along with Mike Epps, Niles Kirchner, and Page Hurwitz. Push It Productions is the production company involved with creating the series. The series was released on May 12, 2021. On June 24, 2021, Netflix rehabilitated the series for a 16-episode second season which is predictable to be split into two parts.
For the series, review collector Rotten Tomatoes conveyed an endorsement rating of 57% based on 7 critic reviews, with a normal rating of 7 out of 10. Metacritic contributed the series a weighted average score of 61 out of 100 based on 4 critic reviews, demonstrating “normally favourable reviews” Upon series order declaration, Sykes and Epps were likewise cast to star. On March 4, 2020, Kim Fields joined the cast in a starring role. Gabrielle Dennis, Page Kennedy, Diamond Lyons, Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Jermelle Simon, and Journey Christine were cast in featured roles, on December 2, 2020.
The Upshaws Co-Creator and Co-Showrunner, Regina Hicks, said that they are so enthusiastic and thrilled to bring this astonishing show back for a second season. And grateful that Netflix saw and touched all the love they got for this delightful family. Looking forward to carrying more Upshaws’ joy to all who fell in love with them, Hicks added. Netflix’s Head of Comedy, Tracey Pakosta, said that Wanda and Regina have formed a renewed pass in the custom of Black sitcoms that’s actual, relevant, full of heart, and unbelievably hilarious. They’re excited to see where they, sideways with their talented cast, take the Upshaws in the subsequent season.” The Upshaws premiered on May 12, 2021, and is presently streaming international, exclusively on Netflix.
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