Tina Fey Talks Netflix’s The Four Seasons Season 2
Tina Fey, the co-creator of Netflix’s The Four Seasons, is opening up about what fans can expect from The Four Seasons Season 2. Based on the 1981 film of the same name, the series follows a group of friends who take four vacations per year, only to see their relationships and lives change. In a recent interview, Fey revealed that the show’s renewed for another season, and she’s already working on the script.Netflix’s unique dramedy The Four Seasons is officially returning for Season 2, and co-creator Tina Fey has shared new details about what’s in store. Inspired by the 1981 Alan Alda film of the same name, the series follows a group of longtime friends who reconnect four times a year during planned seasonal vacations. As their relationships evolve, so does the humor and emotional complexity of each episode.
New Twists on the Format
Fey recently explained that the writing team is keeping the show’s clever “container plate” format. The characters only interact while on vacation, offering an episodic yet emotionally layered structure. “We only see them on vacation. That’s the show,” Fey said in an interview. “And these aren’t all fancy, tropical getaways. They visit each other’s homes, check in at their kids’ colleges, and go on the occasional ski weekend. That’s real life.”
This fresh approach has resonated with viewers who appreciate the mix of realism and subtle absurdity. Fey noted that this structure gives the show a unique rhythm, allowing each episode to focus on a new emotional beat or conflict while still maintaining a cohesive narrative.
Will Steve Carell Return in Season 2?
One of the biggest questions circling the upcoming season is whether Steve Carell’s character, Nick, could return, despite having died in Season 1. “I couldn’t possibly say,” Fey teased. “Of all the mistakes I’ve made in my career, killing him off might be the biggest.” She also shared that when the show’s renewal was announced via text to the cast, Carell responded with just three words: “I’m still dead.”
Fans have speculated that Carell could return via flashbacks, dream sequences, or perhaps through audio cameos. While nothing has been confirmed, Fey’s comments suggest that Nick’s presence will still be felt in some creative way.
What to Expect from Season 2
Fey emphasized that the second season will continue exploring themes of grief, love, parenting, and aging with the same heart and humor as the first. “We’ve only scratched the surface with these characters,” she said. With the original cast expected to return, including Season 1 standouts like Rachel Dratch and Jason Schwartzman, viewers can anticipate more tightly-scripted chaos and poignant storytelling.
When Will The Four Seasons Season 2 Be Released?
Netflix has not yet confirmed a premiere date for The Four Seasons Season 2, but production is expected to begin later this year. Fans eager for more can stream the first season now and relive the perfectly awkward group dynamics that made it a sleeper hit.
Whether Steve Carell’s ghost shows up or not, Season 2 is shaping up to be another brilliant chapter in Fey’s comedy playbook.
