HBO Max has renewed comedy South Side for a third season. Season two of the show, about two friends who just graduated from community college and are working at a dead-end up despite being ready to take over the world, began in November. 

South Side is shot in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. “The show offers an authentic look into what life on the South Side is all about,” said HBO. 

South Side is created by Bashir Salahuddin, Diallo Riddle and Sultan Salahuddin. The three are executive producers. 

“To be able to bring this world and these characters to life has been a true joy,” said Suzanna Makkos, executive VP, original comedy and adult animation, HBO Max. “A lot of people say that South Side is about the American dream, and the stories that Bashir and Diallo have crafted completely embody that dream with both razor-sharp humor and refreshing cultural commentary. I think I speak for everyone here at HBO Max when I say, ‘it’s time for the percolator.’”

The cast includes Bashir Salahuddin, Sultan Salahuddin, Kareme Young, Quincy Young, Chandra Russell, Zuri Salahuddin, Nefetari Spencer and Diallo Riddle. 

“We are blessed,” said Bashir Salahuddin and Riddle. “We get to make a show starring our family and friends about a city we love. South Side finds joy in the extraordinary adventures of ordinary folks. We challenge ourselves to make every episode a unique and unexpected journey. We have no clue where our characters will find themselves in season three and we couldn’t be more excited to find out.” 

MTV Entertainment Studios produces the show, which initially launched on Comedy Central. Tony Hernandez executive produces for JAX Media. ■

AT&T’s HBO Max streaming platform has ordered new seasons of two Comedy Central series from Comedy Central Productions, part of ViacomCBS, which plans to launch an upsized version of its own CBS All Access streaming service next year.

The tale of tangled corporate relationships turns Comedy Central’s The Other Two and South Side into Max Originals.

HBO Max will also be streaming the first seasons of The Other Two and South Side in 2021.

As a part of the deal, HBO Max also becomes the streaming home for Awkawfina is Nora From Queens, with season one now available to subscribers. Season two will stream on HBO Max after all episodes appear on Comedy Central next summer.

“These ground-breaking and hilarious programs are cultural touchstones and we are excited about the diverse group of comedic voices they will bring to HBO Max. We know our audiences will want to watch again and again,” said Michael Quigley, executive VP, content acquisitions, WarnerMedia. “We are strategically thinking of the fans first, and adding these exceptional series to our portfolio allows us to introduce these standout comedies to new viewers on HBO Max.”

Streaming rights to Comedy Central’s South Park was sold to HBO Max last year by ViacomCBS and South Park Digital Studios.

“Comedy Central Productions’ deal with HBO Max is emblematic of our studio production strategy to maximize the value of our content by selectively working with third parties while prioritizing franchise IP for our own platforms,” said Keyes Hill-Edgar, chief operating officer, ViacomCBS Entertainment and Youth Brands. “As we shift our strategy and double down on adult animation, topical shows and scripted movies - we are excited to supercharge our studio sales business and continue these great series with HBO Max.”