Will Goliath have a second season? Recently, creator David E. Kelley spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the future of the Amazon series.
From David E. Kelley, the legal drama stars Billy Bob Thornton as Billy McBride, a washed up lawyer who takes on the major corporate firm he helped create. The cast also includes Maria Bello, William Hurt, Olivia Thirlby, Sarah Wynter, and Molly Parker.
In the interview, Kelley said he’s okay with the show only running one season:
Well, we originally thought three years, that would be great. It could go more; it could go less. But if we were told, “OK, you can only have one year, here’s the deal, one year and one year only,” that would have been fine with us. We had a story to tell over eight episodes, and we wanted to tell it and if that gives rise to year two — and we certainly hope it does because we have another to tell behind it — that’s great. As television has evolved, I think one of the great positives is that the short form is flourishing. I just did a one-off seven-hour series for HBO [Big Little Lies], we did this [over] eight hours on Amazon. And they both conceivably can go to year two or year three, but if it’s only year one, there’s closure at the end of them and I think it has currency and value even as a one-year project. And we’re seeing more of that on both cable and streaming things. Shows don’t have to be designed to run in perpetuity. If there’s a show that’s viable for one season or two seasons or three seasons, those stories are worth telling too.”
That being said, he also mentioned there is a plan for season two:
It would definitely be a new case. There are other cases that come behind it. So if we’re lucky, we’ll get to go on to year two.”
What do you think? Have you seen Goliath yet? Would you like a second season?
Loved the show. Adore Billy Bob Thornton! Please bring it back.
Thought this was a fantastic season would love to see more! Would be interesting to see storyline where Billy started the firm go back a little more in past
Absolutely! Hated to see it end but wanted the case solved! Bring on another case!!!! NOW!!!
Loved shoe!!! Should not be cancelled!!
Excellent show! Definitely should bevrenewed.
I did not take it well that it was the last episode even though it had to be so. Are you kidding, its David Excellence Kelley!! The superb cast knew it was a winner, shouldn’t be a doubt in your minds. Yes please, Season 2
I would most definitely LOVE another season of Goliath PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.
This is a very good, captivating series. I haven’t seen one like this in a long time. Good work! Great actors!
Yes indeed. It was really well done – gripped me right away and never let go. Although I could see why they might want to end now. A second season would not be the same – Billy won’t be quite so “on the ropes” – no so much David vs Goliath as first season. I wouldn’t bring Hurt back despite his awesome performance. You would need a new adversary.
True!
YES! Absofuckinglutely
Please!!! Bring the show back for more seasons. It was terrific! Superb acting, great storyline. I loved it!!
Just got finished watching the series Goliath, and it was really good. It was well written, the actors especially Billy Bob Thornton were superb. It wasn’t gritty, but just right. Please. I do hope they have another season.
Goliath was great!! Billy Bob Thornton is Emmy winner worthy. Hope
There is a season 2.
Yes , I love this show….talented actors…gritty but not grindingly so… Billy makes this show. Please continue..
Yes please renew Goliath for another season! Spectacular casting and acting! The story line was excellent.
Just got Amazon Prime and loved the Goliath series!! I would definitely watch the next season should it happen, and I’d love for it to happen!!! Great job! Great acting! Loved it!!