'Bookie' Canceled by Max After Two Seasons

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Sad news for fans of Bookie. On Tuesday (February 18), it was announced that Max has canceled the comedy series, starring Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J.

Dorsey, after two seasons. Bookie followed veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny (Maniscalco) as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend his business for good.

Alongside best friend and former NFL player Ray (Dorsey), side-hustling sister Lorraine (Vanessa Ferlito), and reluctantly reformed drug dealer Hector (Jorge Garcia), Danny must contend with his increasingly unstable clients as he tries to settle their debts – all while making plenty of risky bets of his own.

Full of relatable mishaps, Bookie chronicles one man’s journey to adapt to an ever-changing world as he attempts to charm and con his way to the top. Keep reading to find out more…In a statement to Variety, a spokesperson for Max addressed the cancellation. “For two seasons creators Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay and their hilarious cast, led by Sebastian Maniscalco, made us laugh while pulling back the curtain on the world of sports betting,” the Max spokesperson shared. “We won’t be moving forward with a third season, but we are grateful to have worked with such a brilliant team on this laugh out loud comedy.” Season one of Bookie premiered in November 2023 and season two aired in December 2024.