Uncoupled, the hit comedy-drama series starring Neil Patrick Harris has found a new home with Showtime. The show, which debuted last summer, was created by Darren Star (Sex In The City, Emily In Paris) and Jeffrey Richman and followed the journey of Harris’ character, Michael, as he navigates the end of his long-term relationship and the challenges of dating again on the NYC gay scene.
Fans of the series were disappointed when it was announced that Netflix was not commissioning a second season. However, recent changes at Showtime, soon to be renamed “Paramount + with Showtime,” have resulted in good news for the show. The new Showtime boss, Chris McCarthy, has outlined three main content streams, one of which is “Metro Cultures,” which covers culturally diverse takes on shows like The L Word and Lena Waithe’s The Chi. Showtime wants to ensure its LGBTQ+ viewers stick around by offering more content in this genre, and Uncoupled will now fall under this umbrella.
The other two content streams at Showtime will cover “Complex Characters” (i.e. Dexter and Yellowjackets) and “Powerful Worlds” (such as Billions). Although the move to Showtime has brought new life to Uncoupled, it has also resulted in the cancellations of American Gigolo and Let The Right One In.
Deadline reports that the new version of Uncoupled under Showtime will be “edgier and racier” than the Netflix version of the show. This promises to bring a fresh new take to the popular series, and fans are already excited to see what’s in store.
In conclusion, Uncoupled is set to make a comeback with a new home at Showtime, and fans are eager to see the series return with a new twist. With its emphasis on culturally diverse content and powerful characters, Showtime is the perfect platform to take this series to the next level.
