To call The Comeback’s release schedule unorthodox would be an understatement. The HBO series premiered in 2005. A second season arrived in 2014, 11 years later. Now, season 3 is in full swing, following another long hiatus.
Given that the series revolves around a washed-up actress attempting to revive her career, that release schedule makes a lot of sense. With new episodes currently streaming, however, some fans are wondering whether another installment could be on the horizon. Perhaps a decade from now? Here’s what we know.
The Comeback Season 4 Release Date
Unfortunately, the third season will also be the show’s last, as confirmed by HBO. Additionally, star Lisa Kudrow shut down rumours of The Comeback season 4, calling the series a trilogy.
“I don’t know if I’ll want to do it again in 10 years, so let’s be done, that way no one is asking what’s next or whether we will even want to do more. The most respectful thing we can do for the audience and for the character is make it a three-part story. It’s a trilogy, and this is the end,” she told The Hollywood Reporter.
The Comeback Cast
- Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish
- Damian Young as Mark Berman
- Laura Silverman as Jane Benson
- Malin Åkerman as Juna Millken
- Lance Barber as Paulie G
- Dan Bucatinsky as Billy Stanton
- Robert Michael Morris as Mickey Deane
What Is The Comeback About?
A satirical dramedy, The Comeback revolves around Valerie Cherish, a once-famous sitcom actress from the early ’90s.
The show is a mix of industry satire and cringe comedy. Funny and occasionally emotional, it tackles relevant topics like ambition, ego, industry cruelty, and aging in Hollywood.
When she lands a new role, Valerie agrees to have her life filmed for a reality show, hoping it will boost her visibility. Things don’t exactly go as planned. Season 2 picks up nearly a decade later, when she is cast as a fictionalised version of herself on an HBO series.
In season 3, Valerie is set to appear in a sitcom, only to discover that it will be written entirely by AI. We’re sure that will lead to some hilarious moments.
While The Comeback season 4 doesn’t look like will happen, there are still several season 3 episodes to look forward to. You can catch them weekly on HBO Max, leading up to the series finale on May 10.
Are There Other Shows Like The Comeback?
If you enjoy The Comeback, we recommend checking out The Studio, Episodes, Extras, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Girls5Eva, and Hacks. All tackle similar themes of reinvention and making it in a tough industry.
Other recent HBO hits include The Pitt and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
