'Big Boys': College comedy won't return after final Season 3
What's the story
The beloved college comedy series, Big Boys, will not return after its third season, Variety confirmed. The show, which came from the Edinburgh Fringe and premiered in 2022, features Dylan Llewellyn and Jon Pointing as mismatched roommates at Brent University. The final season will premiere on Channel 4 in February. Meanwhile, American viewers can binge-watch the first two seasons on Hulu.
Upcoming season
Season 3 plot: New challenges and emotional journeys
In the new season, Jack (Llewellyn) and Danny (Pointing) will deal with the pressures of academic deadlines and dissertations. The show is set in 2013. Meanwhile, Peggy (Camille Coduri) and Shannon (Harriet Webb) will navigate new romances and parenthood. Reflecting on the show's journey, Big Boys creator and writer Jack Rooke said, "It is subconsciously about me not being able to say a proper goodbye to certain people or periods of my life."
Farewell message
Rooke expressed gratitude toward 'Big Boys' team
In a heartfelt message, Rooke thanked the cast, crew, and creative team of Big Boys. He said, "To give this show a final send-off is a huge honor. I've known the ending since the pilot, and I hope it still represents those first Edinburgh shows but also the collaborative genius of our incredible cast, crew, and creative team." The executive producers for Big Boys are Rooke, Jim Archer, Ash Atalla, and Alex Smith for Roughcut TV.