Netflix has officially locked in the return of The Four Seasons. The comedy series from Tina Fey will release its second season in late May 2026. Fans who watched the first season know the story ended with a major tragedy. Season 2 will show how the group moves forward after losing one of their own.
The show earned a quick renewal after its first season debuted in May 2025. Netflix changed the series status from “Limited” to “Season 1,” confirming more episodes were coming. Now the streaming service has set a firm date for the show’s return.
The Four Seasons Season 2 Arrives On Netflix May 28
The Four Seasons Season 2 will start streaming on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Netflix confirmed this date through an official announcement on March 4, 2026, alongside the release of first-look photos. The new season contains eight episodes, each running about 30 minutes. All episodes will drop at once for binge watching.
For viewers in different regions, availability varies slightly:
- USA, Canada, India, and most countries: Streaming on Netflix starting May 28
- UK and Ireland: Airing on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer
- Australia: Streaming on Stan
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Streaming on ZDFneo
The show filmed scenes in multiple locations, including Upstate New York’s Hudson Valley. Places like Newburgh Brewing Company and Captain Jake’s Restaurant in Newburgh appear in the new season.
Trailer Shows Group Grieving And Moving Forward
Netflix released the official trailer for Season 2 on May 4, 2026. The footage shows the friend group struggling after the death of Nick, played by Steve Carell in Season 1. Nick died in a car accident during a ski trip with his younger girlfriend Ginny. At his funeral, Ginny revealed she was pregnant with his child.
The official synopsis from Netflix says:
“Coming off a hard year, our group of friends carries on their tradition of vacationing together — now with a baby in tow. The Four Seasons picks back up with the core group as they journey from the familiar comforts of the Jersey shore and upstate New York to the stunning landscapes of Italy. With warmth and wit, personal blind spots surface for the group as they each grieve their late friend and embark on new adventures.”
The trailer shows Tina Fey wearing a “Catskills” sweatshirt, nodding to the show’s New York setting.
Returning Cast Members And New Addition
Most of the main cast returns for Season 2. The group includes:
- Tina Fey as Kate
- Will Forte as Jack
- Kerri Kenney-Silver as Anne
- Colman Domingo as Danny
- Marco Calvani as Claude
- Erika Henningsen as Ginny
Steve Carell does not return for Season 2 because his character Nick died in Season 1.
The new season adds Steven Pasquale in a recurring role. He plays Mark Brett, a person who befriends the main cast during a vacation at the Jersey Shore.
The show comes from co-creators Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, who also serve as co-showrunners and executive producers.
What Happens In Season 2 After Nick’s Death
Season 1 ended with a shocking turn. Nick left his wife Anne of 25 years for a much younger woman, Ginny. During a ski trip, Nick died in a car crash. At the memorial gathering, Ginny told the group she was carrying Nick’s baby.
Season 2 picks up after this hard year. The group continues their tradition of taking vacations together across the four seasons. They now travel with a baby in the group. The story follows their trips from familiar places like the Jersey Shore and Upstate New York to new locations in Italy.
Each friend deals with losing Nick in their own way. Personal issues and blind spots come to the surface as they try to heal and find new adventures together. The show balances comedy with serious moments about grief, friendship, and life changes.
How Season 2 Differs From The Original Movie
The Four Seasons is based on the 1981 film of the same name, written and directed by Alan Alda. The movie also followed three couples who vacation together across the seasons. But the original film did not kill off any main character.
Tina Fey and her team made a big change by ending Season 1 with Nick’s death. This creates new story possibilities for Season 2 that the movie never explored. The show now deals with loss, single parenting, and how a friend group changes after losing a member.
The first season covered the breakup of Nick and Anne’s marriage. Season 2 will show the aftermath of Nick’s death and how Ginny fits into the group with Nick’s baby.
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Where To Catch Up On Season 1 Before The New Episodes
New viewers have time to watch the first season before May 28. Season 1 is currently streaming in full on Netflix. The first season contains eight episodes and follows the group as they deal with Nick announcing he is leaving Anne.
The episodes take viewers through four vacations across spring, summer, fall, and winter. Locations include a lake house, a beach house, the mountains, and the city. Steve Carell appears throughout Season 1 as Nick.
Bingeing the first season takes about four hours total. This gives anyone plenty of time to get ready for the Season 2 premiere on May 28.
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