There’s a new HBO comedy to look forward to every week. Rooster, which is available in the UK on Sky/Now, stars Steve Carell as a middle-aged author navigating a complicated relationship with his adult daughter.
Set on a college campus, the series quickly made a splash, becoming HBO’s most watched comedy debut in over a decade. Moreover, its fanbase keeps growing thanks to good word-of-mouth. Does that mean another season is on the horizon?
Rooster Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, the comedy hasn’t officially been renewed for more episodes. That said, there’s still time. The show premiered recently, and viewership numbers are strong. We’re choosing to be cautiously optimistic.
As long as HBO gives the green light, Rooster season 2 could arrive in early-to-mid 2027.
Rooster Cast
- Steve Carell as Greg Russo
- Charly Clive as Katie Russo
- Danielle Deadwyler as Dylan Shepard
- Phil Dunster as Archie
- Lauren Tsai as Sunny
- John C. McGinley as Walter Mann
- Connie Britton as Beth
What Is Rooster About?
The comedy centres on Greg, a once-celebrated novelist whose career has quietly stalled. He is known for creating a wildly popular fictional character named “Rooster,” but finds himself grappling with irrelevance. He also struggles with the realisation that professional success hasn’t translated into personal fulfillment.
Greg’s life takes an unexpected turn when he accepts to become a writer-in-residence at a small liberal arts college. Beyond a respectable academic role, the position is a reluctant attempt to repair his relationship with his adult daughter, Katie, a young professor at the same college.
Katie, meanwhile, is in the middle of her own unraveling. Her marriage implodes after her husband becomes involved in a scandal with a student, so Greg’s arrival isn’t exactly welcome.
Greg inserts himself into her world anyway, which will likely lead to a number of awkward yet heartwarming moments down the line. So far, the show seems like a charming blend of dry humour and emotional storytelling. In other words, it’s gentler (and deeper) than your average laugh-out-loud sitcom.
Until we find out whether Rooster season 2 becomes reality, new season 1 episodes arrive weekly until May. So far, we’re hooked.
Are There Other Shows Like Rooster?
Rooster was co-created by Bill Lawrence, who is also behind hits like Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking. Those might be up your alley as well.
Alternatively, shows with similar campus vibes include The Chair, English Teacher, Lucky Hank, and Mr. Corman.
