Apple TV is bringing back Bad Monkey, the comedy from Bill Lawrence — co-creator of Ted Lasso and Shrinking — with its second season premiering December 2, 2026. The follow-up season kicks off with its first episode dropping in early December, then new episodes will roll out weekly until February.
What to Expect in Season 2
The new season picks up after Florida’s fixer Andrew Yancy witnesses a murder and is teamed up by a driven state attorney with a straight-laced forensic accountant. The pair are caught up in a messy turf war between competing criminal groups. The drama escalates as Yancy contends with an erudite mob boss, the boss’s unpredictable son, and a fiercely independent young woman who needs his help. On personal fronts, Yancy navigates long-held tension with Dr. Rosa Campesino, who tails her own path into a strange allergic rash mystery, and a volatile animal relocation business that’s threatening the local environment. Issues with his aging father add an emotional dimension.
New Cast Member & Season 1 Availability
Season 2 welcomes John Malkovich in a prominent role portraying a Miami mob boss in conflict with Yancy. Many of the main cast from the first season return for this new arc. For those who missed the beginning, all episodes from Season 1 are now available to stream on Apple TV.
Becoming part of Apple TV’s streaming lineup costs $14.99/month, with subscription bundles under Apple One offering savings. The return of Bad Monkey adds another layer of what has become Apple’s reputation for sharp comedic offerings under Bill Lawrence’s guidance.
Analytical Angle: This renewal underlines Apple TV’s strategy of investing in dark comedy with complex characters rather than safe sitcom formulas. The addition of someone like John Malkovich signals ambition, potentially moving Bad Monkey beyond cult favorite toward flagship status. What to watch: how well the new tone lands with audiences, and whether the weekly release schedule builds as much momentum as binge campaigns do — especially since serialized crime-comedy hybrids like this often hinge on strong narrative beats across multiple episodes.
