Lee Daniels continues his reign on FOX. Today, the network announced they’ve renewed Star for a second season.
From Daniels and Tom Donaghy, the drama follows three talented singers as they navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success. The cast includes Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, and Brittany O’Grady.
Star is nearing the end of its first season, and so far ratings have been okay. The show’s freshman season is currently averaging a 1.41 rating in the 18-49 demo and 4.458 million viewers. The season finale of Star is set to air on March 15th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Earlier, FOX also announced they’ve renewed Lethal Weapon for a second season.
From FOX:
FOX has renewed the drama series STAR for a second season, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.
“Lee Daniels is a true visionary and he and Tom Donaghy have delivered a series with a unique and meaningful point of view,” said Madden. “Our incredible cast, led by Queen Latifah and Benjamin Bratt, instantly infused their characters with tremendous depth and passion, and the show has proved to be both powerful and really entertaining. We are thrilled that this STAR will continue to shine for a second season.”
Delivering an average Multi-Platform audience of more than seven and a half million viewers, STAR is an emotionally powerful drama that follows three talented singers – running from their pasts and desperate for a new start – with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cut-throat music business. The series features Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorest, Brittany O’Grady, Ryan Destiny, Amiyah Scott and Quincy Brown.
Only three more episodes of STAR remain before the jaw-dropping season finale, airing Wednesday, March 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. As the season comes to a close, news of Otis’ murder continues to wreak havoc on God’s Blessings Beauty Salon and threatens to break up the family, as the girls will face life-changing decisions that could tear them apart. Special guest stars set to appear on STAR over the next four weeks include Naomi Campbell, Big Boi, Rickey Smiley, Missy Elliott and Paris Jackson.
STAR is a production of 20th Century Fox Television in association with Lee Daniels Entertainment. Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy are the creators and executive producers of the series. Pamela Oas Williams and Effie Brown also serve as executive producers. Chuck Pratt is an executive producer and serves as showrunner of the series.
What do you think? Do you watch Star? Are you glad it’s been renewed?
Love it, I NEVER miss an episode. I DVR every episode, so i can watch it if i have to work. Thank God Eva is GONE, Couldn’t stand her!! Love that it has real issues, so HAPPY its been renewed for a 2nd season. Our whole household is hooked on this show and Nashville!!!
Star is an amazing TV show I loved the last episode I can’t wait til the second season
I love it!
yes i love star ya gotta keep it and start posting up when the new season comes on !! best show ever omg
I haven’t followed any tv series in years. I don’t have the time or interest to do so, but I have found them both for Star. I even got my 4 daughters hooked on it. So this is a Show we are into together. We Love It.
Funny, cause my daughter got ME hooked on it. Lol!! Can’t WAIT for the new one.
I watched the show once. Didn’t grab me the way Empower did. Maybe need to try again after reading the comments below.
Please do!!! You’re missing out.
Star is a great show with great talent it’s entertaining
I love this they sing amazing , they should at least get 3 seasons
I love this show STAR this is a drama with real life issues in play. I can’t miss it. I need it and EMPIRE on one great night of Television. Keep the great dramas with dreams coming.
I stopped watching drama series since Dr. McDreamy and Dr. McSteamy left Grey’s Anatomy. I love this show. I am now planning things around the show and am very blessed to have On demand. My daughter loves the songs and plays them over and over on You tube. Can’t wait for season 2!!!!
I absolutely love everything about this show!!!! So happy it’s being renewed
Finally a show I really enjoy and look forward to watching. STAR is so different from anything else on tv. STAR has it all!
I am ecstatic knowing “Star” will return for a second season. This show is awesome. The talent is incredible. The inclusion of current social and political themes and issues makes the show so very relatable. In addition to the long time major stars who are regulars, I enjoy seeing others “drop in” ; that makes the storyline even “richer.”
I am really enjoying the show, the girls are very talented. I love Star…
The girls are ridiculously talented and I love Star.
The writing and the subject matter is spot on and beautifully well done.
Glad that it’ll be back for a second season