EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is poised to renew its bite-sized history show History 101 for a second season.Netflix is yet to finalize a deal with UK producer ITN Productions, but Deadline understands that work is already underway on Season 2, which follows last year’s 10-part first season.History 101 mixes archive footage and graphics to provide users with a bluffer’s guide to historical moments, human achievements, and social movements.
The first season opened with a 20-minute history of the fast-food industry, while other episodes spotlighted subjects including AIDS, feminism, and robots.The series makes use of ITN’s deep archive of material, drawn from 66 years of newsgathering.
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