Kate Aurthur editorThe day after “The Flight Attendant” season finale premiered on HBO Max, the streaming service announced Friday it was renewing the Kaley Cuoco-starring series, which appears anecdotally to be the nascent streaming service’s first-word-of-mouth hit.
The stylish, eight-episode dramedy thriller premiered to strong reviews on Nov. 26, and ended its first season by tying up its central mystery, while also setting the table for further adventures for its lead character, Cassie Bowden (Cuoco).
The announcement was made by Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer of HBO and HBO Max. The show, based on Chris Bohjalian’s novel, was adapted by Steve Yockey, and is produced by Warner Bros.
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