Season 1 of the drama starring Christina Ricci ends next month
Showtime has renewed “Yellowjackets” for a second season. The series, which stars Christina Ricci, Melanie Lynskey and Tawny Cypress, debuted on Nov.14. Showtime says the premiere episode has been seen by more than 4 million people. The Season 1 finale is Jan.16. “’Yellowjackets’ has been an unadulterated sensation for Showtime,” said Gary Levine, president of entertainment for Showtime. “We are overwhelmed by both the acclaim and the audience response to our series, including several ‘Best of 2021’ lists, a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and snowballing viewership. Clearly there is a hunger for originality and audacity, and our incredible showrunners Ashley, Bart and Jonathan, along with their pitch-perfect cast, have delivered that and so much more.
