Craig Robinson’s sitcom Killing It stars him in a lead role for the first time in a long time. We’re accustomed to seeing him play a supporting actor role. But after the debut season of Killing it. We’re left wondering about the Killing It Season 2 release date. Is the show’s sophomore season confirmed? And if so, when is it landing? Here, we bring you all the details you need to know.
At the point we stated at the beginning of our post, it’s about time Craig Robinson landed a lead role. After all, he’s been a really good supporting actor. We’ve seen him in many movies like “This Is The End,” “Zack And Miri Make A Porno,” and in shows like Def Comedy Jam. And in this Peacock comedy, he plays a guy named just like him —Craig— trying to make it in America as he faces the complexities of work and all that it entails as he tries to climb that social ladder. Now, without ado, let’s take a look at Killing It Season 2.
What Is The Tone And Theme Of Killing It?
The series, which is set in Florida, depicts the realities of the classic American Dream as well as the hardships that come with modern capitalism and social strife. Despite the show’s lighthearted tone, it paints a dark image of everyday life and the lengths to which people will go to acquire a sliver of the utopian lifestyle that society accepts. And these kinds of changes and climbing that social ladder is quite difficult. With shows like this, we see in a comedic way the dark side of the American Dream.
Craig’s problems and behaviors mirror the times in which he lives. While ordinary citizens want to be good citizens, their situations frequently place them in unfavorable positions that force them to make desperate decisions. The writers have hit the mark with the series, giving the audience a reflection of their own problems. Why? Because in the latest times, Corporate America and its relation to the average American, as well as the political and social climate in the USA, has changed in such a way that even in comedy, there’s a debate that covers and conveyed in many ways, shapes and forms the need for a system change.
Also Read: When Will Mayans M.C. Season 4 Release On Hulu?
Killing It Season 1 Recap
Season 1 begins with Craig pursuing the American dream by applying for and being denied a loan to start a small company. When he meets Jillian, an Australian taxi driver, he is introduced to the South Florida Snake Challenge, and his life is turned upside down. Craig and Jillian join forces with Brock as the competition progresses in order to prevent a competitor from winning.
But that’s just the start of Craig’s strange and twisted adventures. He meets a bunch of shady characters, like that Aussie Uber driver Jillian. He gets in trouble. And something is always distracting poor old Craig from his main interest. That of making money, as the name of the show implies, “Killing It”.
He and Jillian teamed up to beat Brock. But as a hurricane looms on the horizon in the Season finale, the South Florida Snake Challenge comes to a close. Craig also thinks about all of his choices. He’s been through a lot. Even taking a self-inflicted nail gun wound to his hand. Poor Craig. What will it be of him in the sophomore Season?!
Killing It Trailer:
Killing It Season 2 Release Date
Killing It Season 2 has no official release date. Firstly, it’s only been a couple of days after the debut Season landed entirely on Peacock. Moreover, neither the cast, crew, nor production company has made any comments to the press regarding the renewal of the show. In consequence, “Killing It” sophomore Season is entirely up for grabs. We’ll have to wait and see how it does ratings-wise.
If this Craig Robinson sitcom does well with the numbers, it’s all about who watched the Season finale and when they did it. After that, they have to run a set of numbers, pick up a few contracts here and there, and enter into talks with the production company. Then, there’s the possibility of a renewal announcement. If that’s the case, we will post an update for you when that time comes. But if all goes according to plan, we could expect a sophomore Season no sooner than sometime around April or May (second quarter) 2023.
Killing It Season 2 Potential Plotlines
If all goes according to plan and Killing It gets a sophomore Season, the plot will likely pick things up right where they left off in that debut Season. Firstly, can Craig live the American dream and climb that challenging social ladder? Can his hopes of making it and killing it be accomplished? The debut Season consisted of ten episodes of half an hour run time.
On another point, the scriptwriters have a few characters that they might develop a little further, like Isiah and Jillian, as they were not that deeply explored in the debut Season. And their stories might contribute a lot to any potential plotlines that the sophomore Season might develop. After all, it’s all fertile ground for the scriptwriters with a show that touches these sorts of topics.
Cast
Suppose the show gets a sophomore season. Then, we will see Craig Robinson reprise his role as Craig. You might recall Craig’s work in “Pineapple Express,” “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” “The Office,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”. Claudia O’Doherty (from Trainwreck and The Circle) plays Jillian, the taxi driver. Also, Rell Battle (from Key & Peele) pays Isaiah. As the antagonist, we have Scott MacArthur (El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie and Mad Men).
Some other characters that might return for Season 2 are played by Wyatt Walter, Cullen Moss, Martin Bats Bradford, Fernando Martinez, and Deadra Moore. Bear in mind that for the sophomore Season, the screenwriters might introduce new characters, so we’ll have to see what they can come up with in the near future.
Who Produced Killing It?
This show is produced by two big guys behind great television shows like Parks and Recreations, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Daily Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and Last Call with Carson Daly. We’re talking about Dan Goor (who wrote and produced many episodes for these aforementioned shows) and Luke Del Tredici. Additionally, Craig Robinson himself also serves as executive producer.
Also Read: Anatomy of a Scandal Season 2: Will There Be Another Season?
Where Is Killing It Filmed?
The majority of the filming occurs in New Orleans, particularly the Greater New Orleans area. While some scenes appear to be shot in a studio, the majority of the outside scenes are shot in the famed swamplands of New Orleans by the cast and crew. When the members of the crew got control of a gator while filming in the marsh, comedian-actor Craig Robinson had a tragic encounter. The show’s primary feature, however, the Burmese Pythons, did not cause any havoc.
When real snakes were used during filming, the American Humane Society was there on location to assist. Fake snakes were also used by the production team, and more of these slimy monsters were created afterward via Computer Generated Imagery. To incentivize eligible performances, the Louisiana government offers tax credits of up to 40% of expenditures. As a result of the lush landscapes steeped in history and the favorable tax incentive scheme, the state has placed itself on the world production map.
Where To Watch Killing It?
If you wish to watch this comedy that lampoons capitalism, class orders, and the American dream, all you have to do is navigate to Peacock. Firstly, Peacock is NBC’s official streaming platform. It has a “freemium” format, just like other platforms like Spotify, for example. The free version has a few shows available.
But to enjoy the whole Season and shows, you must acquire the Premium version of the platform. And that will cost you US$ 49.99 a year or US$ 4.99 a month. With this intel, we reach the end of this article covering Craig Robinson’s latest show. Thanks for choosing Otakukart as your primary hub for information. Please keep coming back to our website to stay on top of the latest shows, movies, and series. See you soon!
Also Read: When Will ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 Release On Peacock?
