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 this show. We thought it was smart, well-acted by all, and down right fun. Bring it back!
Yes!….just binged on all 8 episodes. Everyone was fantastic….Thornton is the best!
Outstanding drama, cast and script – must be 2 or 3 more seasons!
Yes you got to have a second season!!! Great first season!!!
Yes a second season. Get billy bob out of the ocean. That didn’t fit with his having a dependent daughter and his values. It got better as it went. And cut Brittany a break. Everyone was so good. Loved his sidekick partner.
Absolutely! This was a great story that was told exceptionally well and shot even better. I hope to see a season two
Great show, hope there is a year 2.
Please, PLEASE give us more. This show is just phenomenal – one of the best drama series I’ve seen (and I’ve been around a long time).
I thought the show was great- one of those series that you “can’t just watch one”
The cast of Goliath gave great performances, the writing was above par, therefore if this show was to be renewed, I for one, would not miss the new season! Its too bad that those who have the final say are more concerned with profits than they are about great entertainment…
Riveting drama, all of the acting is superb. Please produce another season, it is so great to have first rate story telling with outstanding performances.
Loved the series, billy bob kills it as always. Loved Nina Ariana as Patty Papagian, great job by the whole cast!!
Yes, yes. Love Billy Bob Thorton as Billy McBride but the whole cast is terrific and the story is captivating.
Absolutely give us at least a second season! One of the best shows I have seen in years.. Hats off to Billy Bob and David Kelley!
YES! At least another season, preferably more. Great characters! Great story line! Just finished watching the last episode. Please tell me he only went for a nighttime swim.