Apple has handed out a second-season renewal order for the comedy series “The Big Door Prize” starring Chris O’Dowd.
The speedy renewal comes just over a week after the show premiered its first three episodes on March 29th. The remaining seven are debuting Wednesdays through until later June.
Based on the 2020 novel by M.O. Walsh, O’Dowd plays a friendly high school teacher and family man who is happy until the mysterious Morpho machine appears in his town’s general store.
Said machine offers the ability to tell a person’s life potential, and it makes O’Dowd’s character question if he is truly fulfilled. Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Djouliet Amara, and Sammy Fourlas co-star.
The comedy has scored rave reviews with critics, pulling in a 93% score from critics and a 92% from audiences. In a statement, creator David West Read says:
“We are so grateful to the audiences around the world who have already embraced the weird little hopes and dreams of our Deerfield residents, and we could not be more excited about where we plan to take them in season two. Thanks to our partners at Apple TV+ and Skydance, we have an incredible opportunity to keep building the magic and mysteries of The Big Door Prize with this truly remarkable ensemble cast.”
“The Big Door Prize” joins Apple’s growing comedy slate which includes “Ted Lasso,” “Shrinking,” “Schmigadoon!,” “The Afterparty,” “Bad Sisters,” and “Mythic Quest”
Source: Variety
