The Four Seasons is back, but with a twist: no Steve Carell. The Netflix comedy series, co-created by Tina Fey, Tracey Wigfield, and Lang Fisher, returns for a second season, leaving behind the sudden divorce, pregnancy, and death of Nick, played by Carell. The show's creators and cast members reflect on the impact of Carell's absence and the challenges of continuing the series without him.
The original premise followed three couples on vacations in spring, summer, fall, and winter, navigating marital and friendship troubles. Carell's character, Nick, was the group's connector, driving the vacations and shaking things up with his divorce and subsequent death. The show's creators and cast members acknowledge the emotional impact of Carell's departure, with Will Forte emphasizing the loss of an integral part of the puzzle.
Despite the absence, the cast has found ways to maintain the group's dynamics and communication. Fey mentions that they have an original group chat with Carell, which has evolved into a smaller group chat, but they occasionally jump back to the original. Erika Henningsen, who plays Ginny, kept Carell updated with photos of their characters' babies, ensuring he felt included.
The show's creators and cast members are optimistic about the future of The Four Seasons. Fey and Fisher express their love for making the show and their willingness to continue as long as Netflix wants it. They tease appearances from familiar faces and hint at no long-term plan for the show's duration.
The second season of The Four Seasons premieres on May 28 on Netflix, leaving fans eager to see how the group navigates the hole left by Nick's absence and explores new character dynamics.
