Tina Fey and her comedy crew are back for another round of vacations, drama, and laughs. Netflix’s The Four Seasons returned for its second season on May 28, 2026, bringing back almost all your favorite characters while adding one fresh face to the mix.
The show follows six close friends who take trips together during each season. The first season ended with a major shock—Steve Carell‘s character Nick died in a car crash. Now season two picks up with the group trying to move forward while dealing with that loss and a surprising pregnancy.
Returning Cast Members From Season One
Most of the main cast from the first season is coming back. Tina Fey returns as Kate, and Will Forte is back as her husband Jack. The couple remains at the center of the story as their friend group changes around them.
Colman Domingo, who just earned Oscar nominations for Rustin and Sing Sing, returns as Danny. His partner Claude, played by Marco Calvani, is also coming back. Their relationship brought both funny and serious moments to the first season.
Kerri Kenney-Silver returns as Anne. She was married to Nick (Steve Carell’s character) in season one, so her story takes a major turn following his death.
Erika Henningsen is back as Ginny, the younger woman who had a connection with Nick. The season one finale revealed that Ginny is pregnant with Nick’s baby, setting up a major storyline for the new episodes.
Steven Pasquale Joins as New Character Mark Brett
The second season adds one new name to the cast list. Steven Pasquale joins The Four Seasons as Mark Brett, a friend the group meets during a vacation at the Jersey Shore.
Pasquale is known for his Broadway work in The Bridges of Madison County and Waitress, plus TV roles in Rescue Me and The Good Wife. His character Mark becomes part of the group’s summer trip, bringing new energy and potential complications to the friend circle.
The show often uses vacations to introduce new people naturally. When the characters travel to different places, they meet new faces, and those meetings change how the group works together.
Why Steve Carell Is Not in Season Two
Steve Carell played Nick in the first season, but his character died in a car crash during the finale. That means Carell does not return as a main cast member for season two.
The death happened suddenly at the end of season one. Ginny (Erika Henningsen) tells the rest of the group that she is pregnant with Nick’s baby, adding another layer to their grief.
The show’s creators have not completely closed the door on seeing Nick again. There is a possibility he could appear in flashbacks or memories, though nothing has been confirmed.
What to Expect From Season Two
The new season follows the group as they carry on their vacation tradition while grieving their late friend. They also have a baby to care for now, which changes the dynamic of their trips.
The core group for season two includes Kate (Fey), Jack (Forte), Anne (Kenney-Silver), Danny (Domingo), Claude (Calvani), and Ginny (Henningsen). They travel from the Jersey Shore and upstate New York to Italy over the course of eight new episodes.
Colman Domingo directs the season premiere, and Tina Fey directs the second episode. The rest of the episodes are directed by Lang Fisher, Tracey Wigfield, Shari Springer Berman, and Robert Pulcini.
The first season was based on the 1981 film of the same name from Alan Alda. Season two continues the story beyond the original movie’s plot.
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Release Date and Where to Watch
The Four Seasons season two arrived on Netflix on May 28, 2026. All eight episodes is available to stream from that day.
For viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and other regions where Netflix operates, the show drops at 12:00 AM Pacific Time on May 28.
Each episode runs about 30 minutes, making for an easy binge-watch over a weekend.
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