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Joanna Bacon, whose myriad TV credits included the British soap EastEnders and the FX comedy Breeders, died June 14 following a “short and brave battle against cancer.”

Her passing was announced Wednesday by the UK’s Harlow Theatre Company.

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“Many of our members will remember Jo and her force of nature, her wit, her fun, her passion and her natural ability as an actor,” the company said in a statement. “She became a member of Harlow Theatre Company at its inception in...

The hit HBO series The Last of Us, based on the video game of the same name (and its sequel), will continue on into season 3, even with the video game’s co-creator Neil Druckmann stepping back from his creative involvement with the show – but while we wait to see how that turns out, Deadline reports that The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey has signed on to star in the thriller drama Maya as the title character.

Written and created by BAFTA-nominated actress Daisy Haggard, who will also be making her directorial debut on the six-part series, Maya centers on the teenage daughter of Anna (Haggard). The pair leave their lives in London and are forced into a witness protection program with new identities in a small rural Scottish town. The trauma of their past continues to haunt them as the attempt to settle into a new life, with two...

Bella Ramsey has booked a new TV role!

The 21-year-old Emmy-nominated star, best known for playing Ellie on The Last of Us, has signed on to star opposite Daisy Haggard in the new Channel 4 thriller series Maya.

Along with starring in the series, Daisy, 47, also serves as creator, writer, and director.

Keep reading to find out more…In the series, Bella will play Maya, “the teenage daughter of Anna (Haggard). The pair leave their lives in London and are forced into a witness protection program with new identities in a small rural Scottish town. The trauma of their past continues to haunt them as the attempt to settle into a new life, with two hitmen intent on tracking them down,” according to Deadline.

Production for the six-part series is set to take place later this year entirely in Scotland.

“This story and these characters Daisy has created are so alive,...

Bella Ramsey is on the run again: The star of HBO’s The Last of Us has joined the cast of Maya, a new drama series for the UK’s Channel 4, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Ramsey will star alongside Daisy Haggard (Breeders, Episodes), who also created the series and will make her directorial debut. Haggard will play Anna, with Ramsey as her teenage daughter Maya, with the two of them forced to enter witness protection and relocate to a rural Scottish town.

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The Last of Us concluded its second season on HBO several weeks ago, and the finale featured a major development that will affect the story's direction. Future seasons of the show won't be focused on Bella Ramsey's Elle, but fans of the prolific actor can rest easy knowing they will be back on the small screen in a lead role. Deadline reveals that Ramsey has been cast in the thriller series Maya for Channel 4. They play the titular character, Maya, in the six-part series, which also stars Daisy Haggard, who writes, directs, and serves as the show's creator. Filming is expected to take place in Scotland later this year as more roles get cast.

Maya is described as an "atmospheric, darkly comic" work with similar beats to Haggard's previous projects. She is known for her warmly humorous shows, such as Back to Life and Breeders. The show explores important themes,...

The Emmy-nominated star of The Last of Usand Game of Throneswill soon star in a new British drama-thriller for Channel 4. Per Deadline, Bella Ramsey will play the titular character of Maya in the new series titled Maya alongside co-lead Daisy Haggard. Haggard, who voiced Lift in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenixand Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

In addition to starring in Maya, Haggard also created and wrote the six-part series. In the show, Ramsey will star as Maya, the teenage daughter of Haggard’s character, Anna. The duo must leave their London lives and are forced into witness protection with new identities in a small Scottish town. All the while, the pair are being pursued by two hitmen.

Maya is a Dark Comedy With Intense Themes

The new show is described as “atmospheric, darkly comic, aping the warm and humorous style of Haggard’s previous shows.

Bella Ramsey has joined Daisy Haggard’s six-part Channel 4 thriller Maya, taking the title role opposite Haggard’s Anna. The casting unites the Emmy-nominated Last of Us actor with Haggard, who writes, stars and leads the witness-protection narrative about a mother forced to flee London with her teenage daughter after a life-threatening incident.

First announced in February, the drama follows the family’s relocation to a remote Scottish town, raising tension as two hitmen close in and past trauma shadows daily life. Channel 4 bills the story as a psychological thriller that questions identity, examines predatory behaviour and tracks the desperate lengths a parent will take to keep a child safe.

Ramsey said the scripts feel “alive, nuanced, wickedly funny and scarily dark,” praising Haggard’s fast-paced dialogue. Haggard, making her directing debut alongside Jamie Donoughue, called Ramsey “pure magic” and revealed the role had been written with the young performer firmly in mind.

Bella Ramsey, star of HBO’s The Last of Us, will set their sights on a new drama series as Channel 4 confirms the young actor has been cast in Daisy Haggard’s Maya.

Ramsey will co-lead the cast of the six-part show, created by BAFTA-nominated Haggard (Back to Life, Breeders). Haggard will also star as Ramsey’s mother and at the same time, make her directorial debut. Jamie Donoughue co-directs.

The Game of Thrones breakout will play the titular Maya, teenage daughter of Anna (Haggard). Forced into a witness protection programme to escape a life-threatening danger, Anna and Maya leave their London lives behind, taking on new identities and relocating to a small rural town in Scotland. “As they try to adjust to their new reality, the trauma of their past continues to haunt them in the form of two hitmen intent on tracking them down,” a plot synopsis reads.

Fresh from their latest round of zombie dispatching in the second season of “The Last of Us,” Bella Ramsey is heading back to TV.

The Brit is set to co-lead the cast of upcoming thriller series “Maya,” written and created by BAFTA and International Emmy nominee Daisy Haggard. Starring alongside Ramsey, Haggard will also make her directorial debut and co-direct the original Two Brothers series alongside Jamie Donoughue.

In the six-part series Ramsey plays the titular, Maya, teenage daughter of Anna (Haggard). Forced into a witness protection programme to escape a life-threatening danger, Anna and Maya leave their London lives behind, taking on new identities and relocating to a small rural town in Scotland. As they try to adjust to their new reality, the trauma of their past continues to haunt them in the form of two hitmen intent on tracking them down. As the walls close in, it becomes...

Exclusive: Bella Ramsey has set their next role – as the titular daughter in Daisy Haggard’s Channel 4 thriller drama Maya. We can also reveal Haggard will make her directorial debut in the Two Brothers Pictures-produced show, alongside co-director Jamie Donoughue (Doctor Who).

Time and The Last of Us star Ramsey will co-lead the six-part series alongside BAFTA-nominated Back to Life star Haggard, who is the writer and creator.

Ramsey will play Maya, the teenage daughter of Anna (Haggard). The pair leave their lives in London and are forced into a witness protection program with new identities in a small rural Scottish town. The trauma of their past continues to haunt them as the attempt to settle into a new life, with two hitmen intent on tracking them down.

Channel 4 unveiled the series back in February, as part of a drama slate also including a new version of A Woman of Substance,...

Ollie Madden, Director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama, is leaving the broadcaster after an eight-year stint to join Netflix as Director Of UK Film.

The news was relayed to Channel 4 staff this morning via a memo, which you can read below. Madden is leaving in October.

Madden, who will report to Anne Mensah, VP Content at Netflix, will lead Netflix’s UK film slate and act as the primary UK contact for films on Dan Lin’s slate where the IP, talent, and production are based in the UK. He will also develop a handful of filmmaker-led series.

Teresa Moneo, the Netflix vet who served as Director, International Original Film, and had assumed the head of UK film role since last year, quietly left the streamer...

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The Four Seasons is a comedy-drama miniseries created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. Based on the 1981 film of the same name by Alan Alda, the Netflix series revolves around three couples, who are longtime friends and go on a weekend getaway together each season of the year. When one of the couple breaks and the man begins bringing a much younger woman to the getaways, everything gets weird. The Four Seasons stars Tina Fey, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, Erka Henningsen, Colman Domingo, and Steve Carell. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, biting drama, and compelling characters in The Four Seasons, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Channel 4 has given the greenlight to a remake of what remains its most-watched drama of all time, A Woman Of Substance.

The network has confirmed reports a new version of the show was in the works several weeks after the death of Barbara Taylor Bradford, who wrote the original novel. The Buccaneers scribes Katherine Jakeways and Roanne Bardsley are penning A Woman of Substance, which follows the rags-to-riches tale of Emma Harte, an impoverished, ambitious maid in Yorkshire who takes a dizzying climb to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down on her sprawling empire from a luxury New York penthouse. Banijay-backed The Forge is producing the new version and ex-Channel 4 drama boss Beth Willis is EP.

Starring Jenny Seagrove, A Woman of Substance aired 40 years ago and remains Channel 4’s most-watched drama of all time with a whopping 14M viewers, figures that rarely get topped today. Taylor Bradford...

U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled a slate of six dramas with such stars as Simon Pegg, David Harewood and Siân Brooke. Ollie Madden, director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama, had in August said he would be doubling Channel 4’s drama budget and its number of commissions to deliver on the broadcaster’s plan to launch new dramas consistently throughout the year. That is a key strategy in Channel 4’s push to become a streaming-first public service broadcaster.

“Our commitment at Channel 4 drama is to make shows which offer a tangible point of difference, shine a light on British society in a thought-provoking and fresh way, and yet are uncompromising in their ambition to entertain. I’m proud to announce this eclectic range of new commissions which embody that ethos, and we’re confident our audiences will love,” Madden said.

Among the commissions unveiled on Wednesday, Channel 4 announced season 2 of The Undeclared War,...

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Where everybody knows your script: Making your way in the entertainment world today can take everything you’ve got, so it makes sense that you might think remaking an existing program could make things that little bit easier. That feels part of the thinking behind Big Talk Studios’ plan to relocate the Boston bar that Cheers made famous to the UK. On Monday, Jake revealed that Big Talk, known for BBC/Prime Video comedy The Outlaws and many others, has tapped CBS Studios for the rights to remake iconic sitcom Cheers, 30 years after Ted Danson rang the bell for last orders in America. Simon Nye, writer of Men Behaving Badly and The Durrells, is...

Trying is one of the most heartfelt and brilliant comedy series about parenting ever made. Created by Andy Wolton, the Apple TV+ original series stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith as Jason and Nikki, an adorable couple in their mid-thirties who have been having difficulties getting pregnant. So, they decide to adopt which turns out to be more troubling than they originally thought. The series shows us one of the most beautiful love stories with the help of a brilliant cast who really turn on the charm and bring love with every word they say on screen. So, if you love the relationship of Nikki and Jason and their desire to be good parents in Trying here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Syfy has announced its spring and summer slate of television series, including “Chucky” and “Reginald the Vampire.”

The network revealed the dates during NBCUniversal’s portion of the TV Critics Assn. winter press tour in Pasadena. The second half of Season 3 of “Chucky” will premiere April 10 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. Season 2 of “Reginald the Vampire” will premiere May 8 at 10 p.m. and Season 2 of “The Ark” will arrive in the summer. Additionally, the horror drama “SurrealEstate” has been renewed for Season 3.

In Season 3 of “Chucky,” the murderous doll finds himself in the White House. Meanwhile, “Reginald the Vampire” follows a man who “finally got his life together when he was turned into a vampire.”

“The Ark” is set “100 years in the future when planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions on a spacecraft known...

Porsha Williams Guobadia is rejoining The Real Housewives of Atlanta for Season 16 after a two-year absence, our sister site Deadline reports.

Williams Guobadia — who has also signed an overall scripted talent deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment — first became a part of the Bravo reality series in Season 5, later exiting the franchise in 2021 following Season 13. She went on to headline the spinoff Porsha’s Family Matters and starred in the third season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.

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Based on Luke Pearson's graphic novel series, Netflix's Hilda has been a wondrous adventure for audiences of all ages and a staple of Netflix's children's programming alongside other series such as Jurassic Park: Camp Cretaceous. The series follows Hilda, her mother Johanna, her deerfox Twig, and the elf Alfur Aldric as they leave their secluded life in the woods and move to the bigger city of Trollberg. Throughout Hilda's adventures, the series emphasizes the importance of friendship, communication, and empathy as Hilda seeks out and befriends various magical creatures in Trollberg and beyond.

Hilda's third season captures the same magic as the earlier episodes, but this season dives more deeply into Hilda's family history, particularly her mother Johanna's roots. The final season includes stellar performances from stars Bella Ramsey (Hilda), Daisy Haggard (Johanna), Ameerah Falzon-Ojo (Frida) and Oliver Nelson (David). This season also brings the excellent Miriam Margoyles...

Will Miri's life get better in the second season of the Back to Life TV show on Showtime? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Back to Life is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the second season episodes of Back to Life here. *Status Update Below.

A Showtime dark comedy series produced by BBC, Back to Life was created by Daisy Haggard and is written by Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, Juliet Cowan, and Imogen Gurney. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson...

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Airing on the Showtime cable channel in the United States, Back to Life was created by Daisy Haggard and is written by Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, Juliet Cowan, and Imogen Gurney. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in...

The Back to Life series was renewed for a second season back in 2019 but, due to pandemic delays, it hasn't aired until now. The show originates from BBC in the UK so it likely doesn't cost Showtime much to air and the creator and star, Daisy Haggard, also has a clear idea for season three. Will Back to Life be cancelled or renewed? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.

A British dark comedy series, Back to Life is written by Haggard and Laura Solon. In addition to Haggard, the show stars Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, Juliet Cowan, and Imogen Gurney. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. The mystery of her past continues to follow her and...

Miri's tale has come to a close. The Back to Life TV show has been cancelled, seemingly by its star, so there won't be a third season of the BBC series. Showtime has aired the series in the United States.

A British dark comedy series, Back to Life was created by Daisy Haggard and is written by Haggard and Laura Solon. The show stars Haggard, Geraldine James, Richard Durden, Adeel Akhtar, Jo Martin, Jamie Michie, Christine Bottomley, Juliet Cowan, and Imogen Gurney. After 18 years behind bars, Miri Matteson (Haggard) returns home and stumbles back into adult life in the coastal town she once knew. The mystery of her past continues to follow her and she forms a friendship with Billy (Akhtar), who cares for the elderly woman next door. The second season picks up three...

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The BBC has released the first trailer for the six-part thriller Boat Story, starring Daisy Haggard and Paterson Joseph.

At its core, ‘Boat Story’ is a thriller with a darkly comic heart about two ordinary people whom the world has turned its back on, and whether they’re willing – or desperate enough – to do something crazy to get what they want in life. Pushed to the very edge, can they trust each other and get away with their lives and the money?

The story embodies twists and turns with character-driven, surprising storytelling. Off-beat humour contrasts with high-octane action sequences against the spectacular backdrop of the beautiful, windswept Yorkshire coastline.

Also starring is Tchéky Karyo, Joanna Scanlan, Craig Fairbrass and Phil Daniels.

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The series will be coming soon on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK...

Exclusive: Fleabag EPs Harry and Jack Williams have said they wanted to “go back to something simple and primal” with upcoming BBC series Boat Story, which comes at the back-end of an “era of peak TV when you start to feel every story is being told.”

Jack Williams joked that the storied writer-producers “didn’t turn the dial but feel we broke the dial” on the upcoming series, which is produced by the Williams’ All3Media-backed drama label Two Brothers Pictures and is a pivotal part of distributor All3Media International’s catalog at this week’s Mipcom Cannes.

The show stars a rotating cast of actors that the Williams’ have worked with over the years including Back to Life co-creator Daisy Haggard, Noughts + Crosses’ Paterson Joseph and Tchéky Karyo (The Missing), along with BAFTA-winner Joanna Scanlan. The offbeat thriller follows Janet (Haggard) and Samuel (Joseph) as they clutch on to...

Coming off another year marked by uncertainty and conflict, ordinary, unlikely heroes take center stage in a slew of new shows. While crime especially the Nordic-inspired kind is not going anywhere, and there are quite a few spectacles waiting around the corner, including Mipcom world premiere “Concordia,” intimate stories about families and friends butting heads but ultimately trying to come together continue to dominate the market stage. There are also more portrayals of strong, complicated women who dare to dream big today or in the past. The following is a list of some of the buzziest titles at Mipcom.

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Penny Wilding (played by Robyn Malcolm) likes to keep herself very busy: she is a science teacher, basketball coach, environmental activist, mother and grandmother. Famously outspoken and suffering no fools, she alienates many in her close-knit community. But Penny is perfectly fine with that.

She is harboring a painful memory,...

[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Breeders” Season 4, Episode 10, “No Matter What: Part Two,” the series finale.]

Typically, when a parent is caught screaming at their child, it’s not the errant adult who needs comforting. But “Breeders” — the FX series about childcare’s unexpected, even unbearable burdens — knows that good moms and dads can have bad moments. Martin Freeman, Chris Addison, and Simon Blackwell’s dark comedy offers itself, time and again, as a shoulder to cry on for caregivers who’ve given so much, they’re no longer themselves. It does so again during Episode 10, “No Matter What,” wrapping its figurative arms around the infuriated father. Well, fathers.

In the series finale, Luke (Oscar Kennedy) is at his wit’s end. He’s been traveling back and forth between Manchester and London, the former for a coveted music production course at the Manchester Institute and the latter to see his girlfriend, Maya (Deepica Stephen), and their newborn son,...

Network: FX

Episodes: 40 (half-hour)

Seasons: Four

TV show dates: March 2, 2020 -- September 25, 2023

Series status: Ended

Performers include: Martin Freeman, Daisy Haggard, George Wakeman, Jayda Eyles, Stella Gonet, Joanna Bacon, Alun Armstrong, Patrick Baladi, Tim Steed, and Michael McKean.

TV show description:

An irreverent and honest comedy series, Breeders explores the paradox that every parent knows but will never admit -- you would willingly die for your children, but quite often you also want to kill them.

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On Monday, September 25, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, FX will air Season 4, Episode 10 of “Breeders” titled “No Matter What: Part Two.” In this episode, viewers will witness the continuation of the story as several characters navigate challenging situations.

Jackie’s health continues to deteriorate, adding to the family’s concerns. Paul steps in to assist Luke, who is distressed, but this well-intentioned gesture leads to more conflict between Paul and Ally.

The episode takes a poignant turn at Baby Jay’s naming party. Ava expresses her love, and Paul makes a significant offer that has the potential to transport him and Ally back in time.

“Breeders” is a comedy-drama series that explores the ups and downs of parenting and family life. In this episode, the characters confront a range of emotions and complex situations, emphasizing the realities of family dynamics.

Make sure to tune in on September 25, 2023, at 10:00 Pm on FX to watch “Breeders,...

Hilda is returning soon for its third and final season. Netflix has announced that the last episodes of the animated series will arrive on December 7th, per Deadline. The first three episodes of the season will be shown at the Ottawa International Animation Festival later this week.

Starring Bella Ramsey (The Last Of Us), Ameerah Falzon-Ojo, Oliver Nelson, Daisy Haggard, and Rasmus Hardiker, the series follows Hilda (Ramsey) as she travels to the magical wilderness of Trolberg, where she makes friends and discovers mysterious creatures.

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On Monday, September 18, 2023, at 10:00 Pm, FX will air Season 4, Episode 9 of the series “Breeders,” titled “No Matter What: Part One.” This episode delves into the challenges faced by Paul and Ally as they strive to support their son, Luke, who is navigating the complexities of being both a student and a father.

In this installment, viewers will witness the differing perspectives and approaches that Paul and Ally have when it comes to helping Luke. The episode also explores the increasing visibility of Jackie’s condition and the determination of Jim to lend a hand.

“Breeders” is known for its candid portrayal of the ups and downs of parenting, and “No Matter What: Part One” promises to continue delivering a realistic and relatable depiction of family life.

For those who appreciate honest and sometimes humorous insights into the joys and struggles of parenting, this episode of “Breeders” is a must-watch.

[Editor's note: The following contains some spoilers for Season 4 of Breeders.]In the 10-episode fourth and final season of Breeders, five years have passed and Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally (Daisy Haggard) are more on the verge of splitting up than ever, with an 18-year-old Luke (Oscar Kennedy) having to handle a life-changing bombshell and a 16-year-old Ava (Zoë Athena) wanting to carve out her own path. While the challenges seem insurmountable, the Worsleys have never turned away from tough times before, and even if they’ve lost their cool once or twice in the process, their love for each other has always kept them together.

The announcement of Luke’s impending fatherhood was an enormous bombshell to drop on the family, but sister Ava had a surprising reveal of her own when she came out to her parents in Monday’s episode.

In Breeders‘ fourth episode, Ava nonchalantly tells her mom that there’s someone she’d like them to meet: her girlfriend Holly. Paul and Ally are understandably shocked, but also excited and happy that their daughter has chosen to let them in on such a major development. Even after a scheduling error turns a potential date night into an at-home dinner party with Susie,...

Paul and Ally keep trying in the fourth season of the Breeders TV show on FX. As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Breeders is cancelled or renewed for season five. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the fourth season episodes of Breeders here.

A dark parenting comedy series on FX, the Breeders TV show stars Martin Freeman, Daisy Haggard, Alun Armstrong, Joanna Bacon, Oscar Kennedy, Zoë Athena, and Jessie Williams. The show explores the paradox that every parent knows but will never admit -- you would willingly die for your children, but quite often, you also want...

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It’s rare to find a truly endearing comedy that deals well with the nuances of parenting and deftly handles dramatic moments in a compelling way. I’d argue there are two vastly underappreciated such shows, Trying from Apple TV+ and Breeders from FX. The former was renewed for a fourth season almost a year ago, and the fourth and final season of the latter is officially here. If you haven’t seen either, now is the time to check them out, and I would highly recommend starting with the lovely Breeders, which you can find on Hulu.

Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard star as parents who are struggling to stay afloat. Their disciplinary strategies aren’t always the same...

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A dark British comedy series airing on the FX television network, the Breeders TV show stars Martin Freeman, Daisy Haggard, Alun Armstrong, Joanna Bacon, Oscar Kennedy, Zoë Athena, and Jessie Williams. The show explores the paradox that every parent knows but will never admit -- you would willingly die for your children, but quite often you also want to kill them. Paul (Freeman) is a caring father who discovers that he's not quite...

We don't have to wonder if Breeders will be cancelled or renewed for season five. FX has already revealed that season four is the end of this British comedy. Could the characters return someday for a follow-up?  Stay tuned.

A dark parenting comedy series, the Breeders TV show stars Martin Freeman, Daisy Haggard, Alun Armstrong, Joanna Bacon, Oscar Kennedy, Zoë Athena, and Jessie Williams. The show explores the paradox that every parent knows but will never admit -- you would willingly die for your children, but quite often you also want to kill them. Paul (Freeman) is a caring father who discovers that he's not quite the patient man that he thought he was. His parenting partner is Ally (Haggard), a nurturing mother, loving wife, and a skilled businesswoman who has everything under control until it's not. Season four picks up five years...

How can the Worsleys’ already complicated family dynamic get any crazier? By adding a baby to the mix, of course!

In Monday’s Season 4 premiere of Breeders, a five-year time jump finds a now-18-year-old Luke at the precipice of a huge life event: He’s moving in with his girlfriend Maya’s family because (brace yourselves) she’s pregnant!

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In its fourth and final season, FX’s “Breeders” is ending exactly the way its three creators always wanted: with brutal honesty.

“We did always want it to be honest, that’s for sure,” Martin Freeman told TheWrap in an interview conducted ahead of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. “From me, Simon Blackwell and Chris Addison’s first conversations about this show — when we were making what it would be six or seven years ago — it was basically a collection of all the things that were difficult about being parents.”

Freeman likened those initial conversations to a “comedy therapy session,” adding that he always wanted the show to be “fairly unflinching” and “not too pretty.”

According to the co-creator, executive producer and star, “very, very early on” the plan was to follow the series’ central family from when the kids were very young through college age. “We weren’t exactly...

The fourth season of Breeders introduces new challenges for the Worsley family, including Luke facing unexpected fatherhood and Paul and Ally questioning the future of their marriage. Martin Freeman, known for roles in major franchises like the MCU and The Hobbit, plays Paul, who must navigate his own shortcomings as a father while helping his son become a better dad. Daisy Haggard, best known for her work in Back to Life and Black Mirror, portrays Ally, a woman grappling with turning 50, her role as a mother, and deciding the fate of her marriage.

The Breeders season 4 cast will see the original cast members joined by some new faces to finish off the story of the Worsley family. The series first premiered in 2020 and focused on Paul and Ally, parents of two kids who had little experience or idea of how to raise them thanks in large part to their own ineffective parents growing up.

Breeders season 4 introduces a time jump, with the main characters now navigating the challenges of their kids being grown up, including an unexpected pregnancy and new relationships. The final season of Breeders will have a split release between the U.S. and UK, premiering on July 31 on FX in the U.S. and in October on Sky TV in the UK. The Breeders season 4 cast features new actors playing the older versions of Luke and Ava, as well as some new characters. The storyline explores the struggles of parenthood, the possibility of divorce, and the characters' efforts to find love and stability.

Breeders season 4 news reveals that the Worsley family is in a tough spot as they head into their final season of the comedy series on FX. Premiering in 2020, Breeders starred Martin Freeman (Black Panther) and Daisy Haggard (Extras) as a young couple trying to raise their kids the best they knew how.

Breeders’ fourth and final season promises a resolution for the unique Worsley family. FX’s groundbreaking comedy has captivated viewers with their non-traditional dynamic and heartfelt struggles over the years.

The trailer for the last season teases viewers with the tempting question of whether the couple at the heart of the series, Paul and Ally, will choose to stick together or take separate paths as per Collider.

Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard return to fill the shoes of the emotionally-turbulent couple, Paul and Ally Worsley, navigating the challenges of parenthood and their evolving relationship.

This last season throws into sharp relief the question that has loomed over the series: Can they still find a future together, or have the trials they faced driven an insurmountable wedge between them? The stage is set for a resolution, and only time can reveal the outcome.

Fans of the show should also brace themselves for changes in the cast,...

The Worsley family will be going through lots of changes as FX’s Breeders wraps up its run with season four, premiering on July 31, 2023. The new trailer catches up with the family five years after the events of season three, which ended with Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally (Daisy Haggard) about to split up, and Luke falling in love.

The cast of season four also includes Alun Armstrong, Oscar Kennedy, Joanna Bacon, Zoë Athena, and Jessie Williams.

Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winner Simon Blackwell created the series along with Emmy winner and DGA winner Chris Addison (Veep) and Emmy winner Martin Freeman (Sherlock). Blackwell serves as showrunner and executive produces with Addison, Freeman, Jon Thoday, Richard Allen-Turner, Rob Aslett, David Martin, Toby Welch, and Michael Wiggs. The series is produced by Avalon and FX Productions for FX and Sky.

The 10-episode fourth season is set to premiere with back-to-back episodes on Monday,...

Get ready to say goodbye to one of FX's most intriguing comedies from recent years, as a new trailer for the final season of Breeders has been released by the network. After three years of entertaining the world with their unconventional dynamics and emotional struggles, the Worsley family is back with the final chapter of their story. Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard are back playing Paul and Ally, respectively, in new episodes that will directly ask the characters if they wish to stay together, or if it's finally time for them to move on from each other — only time will tell.

When FX announced late last month that its hit comedy series Breeders was ending, we didn't anticipate the trailer for the fourth and final season would have this much closure.

FX went public with the Breeders Season 4 trailer on Wednesday, and it's filled with bombshells about your favorite characters.

Before we get into the revelations, we should probably remind you that there's a five-year time jump by the time the series returns. 

Paul and Ally are left blindsided when Luke reveals he's leaving the family home because his girlfriend is pregnant.

The teenager is ready to embrace the new chapter of his life away from the prying eyes of his family.

Ava reveals that she has feelings for her grandad's hairdresser, which leaves the family with many questions.

And it wouldn't be Breeders without some drama from Paul and Ally.

They're like the glue that holds the show together, but somehow,...

The Worsleys’ lives are about to be turned upside down when Breeders returns to FX for its fourth and final season.

In the dark comedy’s new trailer (the season premieres Monday, July 31 at 10/9c with its first two of 10 episodes), Paul and Ally’s offspring have some big announcements to make. Not only is Luke moving out of the family’s condo, but his girlfriend is pregnant! (Did we mention there’s a five-year time jump?) Meanwhile, Ava cops feelings for her granddad’s (female) hairdresser, and Paul and Ally harbor a secret of their own from their kids.

Can time change a family’s complicated trajectory? The FX series “Breeders” returns with a fourth and final season. Viewers last saw the Worsleys in turmoil as Paul and Ally were seemingly at the end of their marriage. Now, the project undertakes an ambitious time jump — moving ahead five years in the story. And the situation has only grown more complicated. Should the married couple separate, as they intend, now or just stay together for the kids… at least a little while longer?

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The story of the Worsley family is coming to a close. FX and the UK's Sky One have revealed that the Breeders TV series' upcoming fourth season will be its last.  The show was created by Martin Freeman, Chris Addison, and Simon Blackwell.

A dark parenting comedy series, the Breeders TV show stars Freeman, Daisy Haggard, Alex Eastwood, Eve Prenelle, Joanna Bacon, Alun Armstrong, and Stella Gonet. The show explores the paradox that every parent knows but will never admit -- you would willingly die for your children, but quite often you also want to kill them. Paul (Freeman) is a caring father who discovers that he's not quite the patient man that he thought he was. His parenting partner is Ally (Haggard), a nurturing mother, loving wife, and a skilled businesswoman who has everything under control...

FX’s Breeders starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard will end with its upcoming fourth season. The network has set a July 31, 2023 premiere date for the popular half-hour comedy and confirmed the series will wrap up with season four.

Breeders debuted in March 2020, followed by season two in March 2021 and season three in May 2022. The upcoming fourth season will consist of 10 episodes, with the first two airing on July 31st. New episodes will arrive on Mondays at 10pm Et/Pt.

Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winner Simon Blackwell created the series along with Emmy winner and DGA winner Chris Addison (Veep) and Emmy winner Martin Freeman (Sherlock). Blackwell serves as showrunner and executive produces with Addison, Freeman, Jon Thoday, Richard Allen-Turner, Rob Aslett, David Martin, Toby Welch, and Michael Wiggs.

Chris Addison directs season four’s first five episodes. Ollie Parsons (Man Like Mobeen) directs the final five.

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