Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorLena Waithe’s breakout hit Twenties will be back for a second go-round. BET has renewed the series for a second season.
Additionally, the network announced an FYC partnership with Showtime, which will air season 1 starting July 6.The series, which ranks as the No.1 new comedy series on cable for African-Americans 18-49, according to Nielsen L+same day, is receiving awards buzz for Waithe’s creative direction and Jonica T.
Gibbs’ lead actress performance.Created and written by Waithe, Twenties stars Gibbs as Hattie, a queer black girl who is chasing her dreams of being a screenwriter in Los Angeles alongside her two best friends, Marie and Nia, played by Christina Elmore (Insecure) and Gabrielle Graham.
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