In a bold vote of confidence, Netflix has greenlit Season 2 of Long Story Short weeks before the adult animated series’ August 22 debut—a move typically reserved for proven hits. The unconventional renewal suggests the streamer believes creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg (BoJack Horseman) has delivered another genre-defining animated gem.
“Wow!! A season two?! And season one hasn’t even come out yet! It must be a REALLY good show,” joked Bob-Waksberg in his signature meta style. “Let’s all watch it August 22 and find out!” The series—which follows the Schwooper siblings’ nonlinear journey from childhood to adulthood—boasts an all-star voice cast including Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, and Emmy nominee Nicole Byer, with Dave Franco and Michaela Dietz in recurring roles.
Netflix’s preemptive strike mirrors its early renewal of Arcane before its 2021 premiere, signaling strong internal testing for this time-hopping family dramedy. With BoJack Horseman‘s DNA (emotional depth meets absurdist humor) and Tuca & Bertie‘s Lisa Hanawalt contributing original art, the series could fill the void left by Bojack‘s 2020 conclusion.
The renewal also marks a strategic push into prestige adult animation, as Netflix competes with HBO’s Scavengers Reign and Amazon’s Hazbin Hotel. Industry insiders note the Tornante Television/ShadowMachine collaboration—fresh off Entergalactic‘s Emmy win—positions Long Story Short as a potential awards contender.
Will this gamble pay off? Audiences will decide when all 10 episodes drop next month—but Netflix clearly thinks they’re holding animation’s next cult phenomenon.
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