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Riley and Al are making it to season two. CBS has renewed the buddy sitcom United States of Al for the 2021-22 television season.
A multi-camera comedy series, the United States of Al TV show stars Adhir Kalyan, Parker Young, Elizabeth Alderfer, Dean Norris, Kelli Goss, and Farrah Mackenzie. The story revolves around the friendship between two men who’ve been through war together. Riley (Young) is a Marine combat veteran who is struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio. Awalmir aka “Al” (Kalyan) is the Interpreter who served with Riley’s unit in Afghanistan. After a long struggle to get him a visa to travel to the United States, Riley welcomes Al as he arrives to start a new life.
Airing on Thursday nights, the first season of United States of Al averages a 0.56 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.24 million viewers. It’s a middle-of-the-pack performer when compared to CBS’ other scripted series. Seven of the season’s 13 episodes have aired thus far.
I hope they don’t dance around the truth, but I loved season one
Love everything about this show! I was an avid fan after the first airing. Too important not to continue with this storyline.
I think this show is important. It humanizes people many consider “the other”. The pull out of Afghanistan, while necessary, highlights a need to develop empathy in the US. Please continue this show, not only because it is fun, but because it fosters respect.
This is one of our favorite shows and we are looking forward to the 2nd season.
Love the show. Wondering how pull out of Afghanistan will affect storyline.
This is a really great show with fine actors…especiallly Al. Will look forward to the new season.
I have watched this show from the beginning, as using humor to help people understand a dark subject is an interesting way to do this. Crucial to any good stories are the characters, and they are great, & play-off each other very naturally. I have been involved with politics since before protesting Vietnam. The most meaningful episode to me, personally, was when Al was smitten w/an Afghani woman (her father’s restaurant) who was born here. When she found out Al “helped the Americans as an interpreter” she was angry and didn’t want to talk to him anymore. He went back… Read more »
I am so happy the show will be back for a second season. It is funny and has a good message.
I love the show. The acting is superb. I am so glad you’re not canceling it. One of the best comedies ever to hit television. Al is adorable!
All the actors in the show are talented , .. funny . ..the best!
We love the show and are thrilled to hear it is renewed! I hope they take the opportunity to make a statement about the current disaster in Afghanistan.
LOVE this show and it is very topical right now with the US bringing Afghani interpreters to the States for their safety. I LOVE Al!
From the clips I’ve seen, the show is unwatchable. However, Chuck Lorre could resurrect it, because he’s that good.
I love the show. I was hoping it would come back for season 2. I love the actor that plays Al…very endearing performance!!
I enjoyed the series. I think the cast is great. I think the writing needs to be a lot funnier. I know they are tackling some very serious subjects but I think it should be more light hearted. I actually think that the cast is amazing.
I enjoy the show and am glad it has been renewed. The show is especially relevant as we attempt to rescue Afghan Interpreters and their families from the anticipated Taliban wave. Support the cause!