‘The Four Seasons’ Scores Season 2 at Netflix Following its Breakout Success

Netflix has officially greenlit a second season of The Four Seasons, just weeks after its debut saw it rise rapidly through the streamer’s charts. The comedy-drama, led by Tina Fey, has struck a chord with viewers, racking up more than 51 million watch hours since its release on May 1.

Adapted from the 1981 Alan Alda film of the same name, the series brings together a cast of characters navigating middle-aged crises, long-term relationships, and social awkwardness, all wrapped in a backdrop of seasonal getaways. The ensemble is anchored by Fey herself, who co-created the show with Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher. She plays Kate, a meticulous planner whose vacation mood depends heavily on wine ratios and itinerary discipline.

Will Forte stars as her husband Jack, a man equal parts loving and neurotic, who obsesses over the little things, like optimal sunscreen absorption times. Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani bring flair and fire as Danny and Claude, a glamorous yet emotionally frayed couple with a touch of magazine-cover perfection and therapy-room tension.

Steve Carell plays Nick, the man who throws a grenade into the group dynamic. During a weekend that should’ve been celebratory, he drops a bombshell: he’s leaving his wife Anne (played by Kerri Kenney-Silver). His reason? “All she does is play that farm game on her iPad. She’s really high on the leaderboard,” Nick deadpans. The line is absurd, yet it stings, a signature move for a show that lives where comedy and crisis collide.

Each episode centers around a seasonal escape, but the humor darkens as Nick introduces his much-younger girlfriend, Ginny (Erika Henningsen), into the mix. As tensions escalate, so do the emotional stakes. By autumn, Nick’s daughter channels her trauma into a college play that opens with: “Once upon a time, my dad destroyed my family and started dating a stupid bitch.” It’s the kind of writing that draws both laughs and winces, exactly the balance this show thrives on.

Given the strong numbers and enthusiastic response, Netflix’s renewal isn’t a surprise. Content chief Bela Bajaria confirmed the continuation on Wednesday, solidifying The Four Seasons as one of the platform’s recent breakout hits. You can read our review of season one here.

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