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Netflix Unveils ‘The Four Seasons’ Season 2 Trailer
5/5/2026, 1:19:49 PM
Season 2 Trailer Release and Premiere
Netflix released the trailer for Season 2 of “The Four Seasons” on Monday, May 27, 2026. The season premieres Thursday, May 28, 2026, on Netflix. The teaser follows Kate (Tina Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani) and Ginny (Erika Henningsen) as they travel from the Jersey Shore and upstate New York to Italy while processing the car-accident death of friend Nick (Steve Carell). Production credits list co-creators Fey, Fisher, Wigfield; executive producers Jeff Richmond, Eric Gurian, David Miner; and producers Alan Alda, Marissa Bregman for Universal Television and Little Stranger, Inc.
Cast and Production Details
Cast: Tina Fey as Kate, Will Forte as Jack, Kerri Kenney-Silver as Anne, Colman Domingo as Danny, Marco Calvani as Claude, Erika Henningsen as Ginny; Steve Carell as Nick (deceased). Creators: Fey, Fisher, Wigfield. Executive producers: Jeff Richmond, Eric Gurian, David Miner. Production: Universal Television (Universal Studio Group) and Little Stranger, Inc.
Background & Context
The Four Seasons adapts Alan Alda’s 1981 film into a Netflix comedy. Season 1 followed three couples on a weekend getaway that revealed an impending split and ended with Nick’s sudden death. Over four vacations, the friends faced old grievances and new tensions, establishing the emotional basis for Season 2’s focus on grief and renewal.
Timeline
The trailer dropped on Monday, the day before the May 28, 2026 premiere.
Official Statements & Responses
Co-creator Lang Fisher said the team used Nick’s death as a catalyst for the new season, noting that his presence had loomed large over the group. Fisher, together with co-creators Tina Fey and Tracey Wigfield, observed that losing a real fixture makes the group lose its center, shaping the season’s emotional tone.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When you lose someone who’s a real fixture, the group tends to lose its center,” — Lang Fisher, co-creator
- “We used Nick’s passing to launch us into this season, because he really loomed so large,” — Lang Fisher, co-creator
- “Girl, you’d have like $60. Calm down.” — Danny (Colman Domingo)
Why It Matters
The trailer signals a shift from pure vacation humor to a blend of comedy and mourning, showing how long-term friendships navigate loss. By juxtaposing Italian scenery with personal upheavals, the series explores mid-life crises, parenthood, and potential adoption, offering a nuanced view of enduring relationships within comedy.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The actress portraying Anne is listed as “Kerri Kenney-Silver” in one source and “Kerry Kenney-Silver” in another, indicating a minor inconsistency in spelling. No other factual contradictions appear across the provided excerpts.
What’s Next
Season 2 will follow the friends as they travel to Italy, revisit the Jersey Shore, and explore upstate New York while confronting lingering grief. Storylines hint at Danny and Claude considering adoption and Ginny’s baby adding new family dynamics, suggesting continued focus on evolving relationships throughout the upcoming episodes.
