The hit TV show "Atlanta" starring and created by Donald Glover, is all set for a sophomore season after the success of the first one. The show is currently halfway through, with episode 6 coming on October 6.
"Atlanta" tells the story of Earl, portrayed by Donald Glover himself, who manages his cousin, Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles, a young rapper trying to make it big in the Atlanta rap scene. Earl seeks to redeem himself in the eyes of his family and girlfriend, after dropping out of college.
The comedy drama has been getting rave reviews from critics and fans alike, with Variety calling "Atlanta" a "finished, cinematic, and beautiful production" and one of the best tv shows of 2016. The show mixes excellent cinematography and fresh storytelling, coupled with a catchy soundtrack, creating a one of a kind show, straight from the mind of Glover, who was born in Atlanta, Georgia, himself. It makes for a real true-to-life tale of what it's like to make it in the gritty streets of the tough city, and finding one's own path to success.
Overall, Atlanta is laugh-out-loud funny, mixed with real emotion, and is undoubtedly a powerful show, that breaks through the indie-comedy laced plot. It's those ingredients perfectly put together that makes "Atlanta" great, and in demand for another season.
According to Deadline, "Atlanta" will be having another season with 10 episodes already being booked. The series is now one of the strongest performing shows on television, as it broke the record for being the most watched basic cable primetime scripted comedy in the key 18-49 demographics. It's early episodes have garnered an audience of over more than a million and a half viewers.
Along with "Atlanta," another FX comedy show, "Better Things," is also set for a new season after the success of the first one. "Atlanta" currently holds a 100% rating on online critic site, Rotten Tomatoes.
