The Manny is a light and frothy comedy-drama that follows the story of Gabriel, a local rancher who finds himself employed as a nanny for the hard-working executive Jimena, who is struggling to raise her three kids. The show is set in Mexico and has the feel of an old-fashioned sitcom. Created by Carolina Rivera, there’s no official word about what the future of The Manny may hold, but given the relatively inexpensive cost of sitcom production and the buzz around the show, Season 2 might be on the cards.
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Has The Manny been renewed for Season 2 by Netflix?
Official Renewal Status: TBC
At the time of writing, there has been no official confirmation of a second season of the show. However, with the buzz that surrounds the series, it does seem that there may be more adventures for Gabriel and Jimena in the future.
Sitcoms such as this one are relatively cheap to produce, and if the viewing figures are good, and the watch time and completion rates continue to improve, there is every chance that this show could be picked up for another run.
What have critics and audiences said about The Manny?
The Manny has a score of 7.5/10 on IMDb, but that could change very soon, as it is still early days for the series.
However, The Midgard Times seems to have enjoyed the run, saying, “The series doesn’t just entertain; it resonates with a genuine warmth that’s hard to come by in the vast landscape of streaming content.”
Fans on X, formerly Twitter, seem to have enjoyed the series, though do feel like Season 2 would be necessary:
I really, really enjoyed #TheManny and would recommend if you’re looking for a holiday break binge that’s light hearted and romantic. It kinda just … ends? So I’m definitely going to need a S2 @netflix
— Tres Tiffany (@trestiffany11) December 26, 2023
Ok #TheManny is actually good. A bit cheesy but funny also
— ??? (@itsShay_nell) December 25, 2023
What would The Manny Season 2 be about?
As is often the case for these types of shows, the success hangs on the premise, and usually, the status quo stays quite constant throughout. The characters may develop and relationships can grow within the framework, and this is probably how things would progress in The Manny.
We watch these shows if we are invested in the characters that recur through its run, so a second season would continue to explore the relationships between Gabriel and Jimena and her kids, while also following their struggles with school life and their obstacles growing up. There is also scope for Jimena to continue to try and prove herself to her demanding father, and make her way in the corporate world.
When would The Manny Season 2 be released?
We can only speculate here on a schedule, as there is nothing so far that suggests that production has even started on a second season. However, with the show not relying on special effects or lavish sets, it is safe to assume that if green-lit, production could start in early 2024, and would probably be wrapped up towards the end of the year.
That means we could get another series by the end of 2024, probably just in time for the holiday season, where the first season managed to do so well.
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