'The Girls on the Bus' Season 2 Update: Here's the renewal status for Max's political drama series series

The series reflects real-life politics by focusing on female journalists covering a presidential campaign
PUBLISHED MAY 9, 2024
A still from 'The Girls on the Bus' (@Max)
A still from 'The Girls on the Bus' (@Max)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Girls on the Bus,' featuring Melissa Benoist, Natasha Behnam, Christina Elmore, Brandon Scott, and Carla Gugino in prominent roles, may not be returning for another season, as HBO Max has not yet announced a sophomore season.

HBO Max's political drama series 'The Girls on the Bus' has been receiving positive reviews for its compelling storytelling and strong performances. 

The series reflects real-life politics by focusing on four female journalists covering a presidential campaign.

Based on Amy Chozick's 2018 memoir 'Chasing Hillary', 'The Girls on the Bus' is loosely inspired by experiences aboard Hillary Clinton's campaign bus during the 2008 and 2016 presidential races.

Is 'The Girls on the Bus' Season 2 in the works?

Melissa Benoist and Carla Gugino in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus'
Melissa Benoist and Carla Gugino in a still from 'The Girls on the Bus' (@Max)

As of now, HBO has yet to announce the second season of 'The Girls on the Bus,' leaving fans eagerly awaiting news about the show's future.

While some series are swiftly renewed after their initial season, others may take longer to secure a new season due to a variety of factors including scheduling constraints, production budgets, and creative considerations.

The lack of a green light from the creators has left the return of the show uncertain, and the timeline for its potential comeback remains unknown

What is 'The Girls on the Bus' about?

A still from 'The Girls on the Bus' (HBO Max/@nicolerivelliphotographie)
A still from 'The Girls on the Bus' (HBO Max/@nicolerivelliphotographie)

'The Girls on the Bus' depicts the journey of four female journalists as they navigate the high-speed realm of political journalism during a presidential election campaign.

In 'The Girls on the Bus', Sadie McCarthy, portrayed by Melissa Benoist, is depicted as a relentless journalist determined to cover a major story related to the presidential election campaign.

Teaming up with her competitors Grace (Carla Gugino), Lola (Natasha Behnam), and Kimberlyn (Christina Elmore), Sadie forms a connection amid the tumultuous landscape of the White House campaign.

All episodes of 'The Girls on the Bus' are available to stream on Max

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