It looks like Carter is sticking around. Today, WGN America announced they’ve picked up the TV show for a second season.
The Canadian crime drama centers on Harley (Jerry O’Connell), an actor who moves back to his hometown and begins work as a real detective despite only having played one TV. The cast also includes Sydney Poitier Heartsong, Kristian Bruun, Varun Saranga, Matt Baram, Brenda Kamino, Denis Akiyama, John Bourgeois, Joanne Boland, and Sherry Miller.
Season two of Carter is slated to debut on WGN America later this year.
You can read more info below:
Los Angeles, CA (January 23, 2019) – WGN America, Sony Pictures Television’s networks, and Canada’s CTV announced today the renewal of the comedic procedural series Carter for a second season, starring Jerry O’Connell (Billions), Sydney Poitier Heartsong (Chicago P.D.) and Kristian Bruun (Orphan Black). Andy Berman (Psych, Rosewood) joins Carter as Showrunner and Executive Producer for its sophomore season, which will return to North Bay, Ontario to commence production this spring. Series creator Garry Campbell (Kids in The Hall, MADtv) returns as an executive producer and writer on the series.
“Carter and Jerry O’Connell are beloved by viewers and critics alike,” said Gavin Harvey, President of WGN America. “This show is the perfect mix of procedural drama and witty comedy, and we look forward to seeing how its story further unfolds.”
Carter revolves around Harley Carter (O’Connell), the star of a hit detective TV show, who decides he needs a break from Hollywood and returns to his northern hometown where he quickly discovers that his years of playing a fictional detective come in handy when he finds himself immersed in real-life mysteries. In season two, Carter plants roots as a celebrity PI and doubles down on his fame in a world where life continues to imitate TV. But Carter will discover that the toughest cases to solve are personal ones when he finds himself embroiled in a love triangle with his best friend and her new boss, where the stakes are winner takes all.
The series was commissioned by Sony Pictures Television (SPT) for AXN in Spain, Latin America, Brazil, Japan, Central Europe and Russia; and by CTV in Canada. The series is distributed by SPT worldwide, excluding Canada. In the U.S., Carter aired on WGN America as its most-watched original series in 2018. In Canada, Carter made CTV’s sister channel, Bravo, the #1 specialty channel in its timeslot. Carter has also been a boon to AXN around the world. For example, it has been a success across Europe, reaching 6.5 million total viewers in 2018.
“Carter is the perfect counter-balance to the darker, more serialized fare we are commissioning and buying around the world,” said Marie Jacobson, EVP, Programming and Production for Sony Pictures Television Networks. “Jerry O’Connell is a force of nature and we couldn’t be more excited to produce an even bigger, funnier, elevated second season for our fans around the world.”
“Partnering with strong global players to produce content that works both at home and abroad is foundational to our original production strategy, and Carter ticks all those boxes,” said Mike Cosentino, President, Content and Programming, Bell Media. “We are thrilled to work with the team at Sony and WGN America, our partners at Amaze, and this brilliant cast to bring fans more Harley Carter.”
Carter is produced by Amaze Film + Television, executive produced by the company’s Teza Lawrence and Michael Souther (Call Me Fitz, Saint Ralph) as well as Campbell, Berman and series star O’Connell.”
What do you think? Have you seen Carter? Will you watch season two?
is there a date for Season 2?
Yes my whole family will watch
We love the show
Yes, love the show.
We love love LOVE this show,!!!!
Everyone in my house loves this show, Carter. We can’t wait until it returns.
I really enjoyed the first season of Carter and am really looking forward to Season 2! Thank you for renewing this show!!!
Love the show! I have had my DVR set up to record in case I am gone the night Carter comes on. I am rewatching season 1 right now. So happy you will be on for season 2. Praying you get many more years for the show.
Really excited about Carter being renewed, looking forward to it
So glad that Carter has been renewed!! Will definitely be watching. Do we know when Season 2 will premiere?
Love the show and glad to hear it is coming back again just make sure to post the date returning
Great funny show!! Love it!! Watch it last year and thrilled to see it back second season! Thanks for picking up, last year was diagnosed with cancer so was going thru chemo, looked forward to show weekly. Love the cast !
A watchable but largely bland bubblegum show.
It needs some development to elevate itself if it is to survive past season 2.
I am really looking forward to watching season two of Carter. Great cast, and I enjoy seeing the scenery of Canada. Thanks.
Can’t wait!!! Love the characters — a fun ride — and filmed in Canada!
Yay! This show was good fun, light and entertaining with very likable characters. It never made me yelling at the tv.
Carter is an excellent show the actors portraying the characters are just right. It is very humorous and on occasion it is appropriately dramatic without spoiling the overall mood. Love the program!