Will there be an AMC Lucky Hank Season 2? Release Date, Cast, Renewal Status and Everything Else You
Will AMC greenlight Lucky Hank Season 2? Bob Odenkirk has had a successful partnership with AMC, having been a crucial part of the network’s success with the Breaking Bad franchise over the last decade.
Better Call Saul has been wildly popular since its inception. With the announcement of a new AMC drama, Lucky Hank, fans are eagerly anticipating Odenkirk’s starring role and have high expectations.
Aaron Zelman and Paul Lieberstein, who served as showrunners, adapted Richard Russo’s 1997 novel Straight Man into a TV show. For those who don’t know, Lieberstein is known for playing the hated HR Manager Toby Flenderson in the US version of The Office and has also written and directed several episodes.
In a curious twist of fate, Bob Odenkirk had auditioned for the role of Michael Scott, which was eventually played by Steve Carell. As the boss of Toby Flenderson in The Office, Michael Scott was known to despise him. Now, Odenkirk must be admiring the talents of Paul Lieberstein, who plays Toby and serves as showrunner on Lucky Hank. The show has garnered positive attention in its first few episodes, impressing viewers with its storytelling and performances.
After saying Goodbye to the lonely character of Saul Goodman which Bob Odenkirk played for years, he returned with a new character of William Henry “Hank” in the new series. The show deals with how Hank, the English Department Chairman at a poorly funded college in Pennsylvania, deals with a midlife crisis.
At the time of writing this article, Lucky Hank Season 1 is yet to premiere its finale. The finale will air on May 4, 2023. Here’s what we know about Lucky Hank Season 2!
Lucky Hank Season 2: Latest Updates
As of now, the future of the show remains uncertain, with AMC yet to announce a renewal of Lucky Hank Season 2. However, the series’ compelling storytelling, talented cast and crew, and potential for growth make it a strong candidate for renewal. While the current viewership numbers may not be great, it is important to note that such figures can shift dramatically over time. A great example of this is AMC’s very own Breaking Bad. Although the show had low viewership ratings in season 1, it went on to become an integral part of pop culture and is now regarded as one of the greatest TV dramas of all time.
Season 1 of Lucky Hank is finding its footing, as the characters and their struggles become more captivating for viewers. It’s possible that a second season could be announced by AMC in the coming weeks, as the network prepares to reveal its upcoming programming for the year.
Lucky Hank Season 1 Ratings
Lucky Hank Season 2 will depend on the viewership ratings of the first season. The initial numbers for the first season indicate an average rating of 0.04 in the 18-49 demographic, with a viewership of 304,000. These ratings do not include delayed or streaming viewings but are still a solid indicator of a show’s performance. Comparing it to other shows on AMC, it appears to be performing okayish. While there may be other economic factors that come into play, typically shows with higher ratings are renewed, while lower-rated ones get canceled. The show only has a 6.8 rating on IMDb. We will get a definite answer on Lucky Hank Season 2 in the coming weeks.
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