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HBO Renews “The Chair Company” and “I Love LA” for Season 2: Inside the Breakout Comedies Dominating 2025

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HBO has officially renewed its two biggest new comedy hits, The Chair Company and I Love LA, following a standout presentation in New York City where Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, confirmed both series will return for second seasons. The renewals come as no surprise: The Chair Company, created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, is now HBO’s top-performing freshman comedy of all time, averaging 3.3 million U.S. cross-platform viewers (L+3). Meanwhile, Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA has become the platform’s second biggest freshman comedy, drawing nearly 2 million viewers and rapidly building momentum. Amy Gravitt, HBO’s EVP of Programming and Head of Comedy, praised the success of both shows, noting how each “confidently carries on the HBO comedy tradition” in its own unique voice.

Critics have embraced both series with unusually enthusiastic reviews. The Chair Company currently boasts a rare 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been celebrated as “absurdly funny” by The New York Times, “delightfully unhinged” by The Hollywood Reporter, and “the funniest show of the year” by TV Guide. I Love LA has also earned a Certified Fresh rating, with critics calling it “very funny” (IndieWire), “Comedy Gold” (Elle), and “a comedy that’s both precise and unhinged” (Vulture), while the Los Angeles Times praised its sharp dialogue and standout visual style.

The Chair Company follows William Ronald Trosper (Tim Robinson), an Everyman whose humiliating workplace mishap launches him into a bizarre and sprawling conspiracy investigation. The series stars Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, and Joseph Tudisco, with Lou Diamond Phillips recurring. Executive producers include Robinson, Kanin, Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Andrew DeYoung, and Igor Srubshchik, with DeYoung and Aaron Schimberg directing Season 1. I Love LA, created by and starring Rachel Sennott, centers on a group of driven friends navigating life, relationships, and creative ambitions across Los Angeles. The ensemble features Jordan Firstman, Josh Hutcherson, Odessa A’zion, and True Whitaker, alongside a stacked list of guest stars including Leighton Meester, Moses Ingram, Ayo Edebiri, and Elijah Wood. Sennott executive produces alongside Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers, Max Silvestri, and Lorene Scafaria, with directing duties handled by Sennott, Scafaria, Bill Benz, and Kevin Bray.

With both shows drawing critical acclaim, fast-growing audiences, and passionate fanbases, the renewals signal HBO’s deepening investment in bold, creator-driven comedy. While Season 2 premiere dates have not yet been announced, updates are expected later this year, good news for viewers eager to see where these two breakout series go next.

ICYMI Lou Diamond Phillips recently sat down with Following Films to chat about his roles on The Chair Company and Resurrection Blvd

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