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Amazon's “Elle” Tops Charts, Renewed, Honors Van Der Beek

7/12/2026

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"Elle" premiered July 1, 2026 and became Amazon Prime Video’s most-viewed show that week.
The series follows Elle Woods, played by Lexi Minetree, after her family moves from Bel-Air to Seattle in 1995.
Creators Laura Kittrell and Caroline Dries secured a second-season renewal in January 2026.
James Van Der Beek, who portrayed Dean Wilson, died of Stage 3 colorectal cancer on February 11, 2026, prompting the series to dedicate an episode to him.

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"Elle" premiered July 1, 2026 and became Amazon Prime Video’s most-viewed show that week.
The series follows Elle Woods, played by Lexi Minetree, after her family moves from Bel-Air to Seattle in 1995.
Creators Laura Kittrell and Caroline Dries secured a second-season renewal in January 2026.
James Van Der Beek, who portrayed Dean Wilson, died of Stage 3 colorectal cancer on February 11, 2026, prompting the series to dedicate an episode to him.