“2024 Upfronts: New Comedy, Drama, and Unscripted Series Orders from Major Networks”
The television industry is gearing up for the annual upfronts in New York City, where major players will gather to present their programming plans for the upcoming TV season. After a tumultuous year of strikes, the industry is eager to return to form and showcase new comedy, drama, and unscripted series.
NBC is one of the networks making waves with their new lineup. One of their comedy series, “Happy’s Place,” follows Bobbi as she inherits her father’s bar and discovers a new business partner in her long-lost half-sister. The show features a star-studded cast including Reba McEntire and promises to bring laughs to viewers.
On the drama front, NBC is introducing “Brilliant Minds,” a series inspired by the late author and physician Oliver Sacks. The show follows a revolutionary neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the complexities of the human mind while navigating their own relationships and mental health.
In the unscripted realm, NBC is set to premiere “The Americas,” a series narrated by Tom Hanks that showcases the wonders and wildlife of Earth’s largest landmass. The show promises to reveal untold stories that will captivate audiences around the world.
With a lineup like this, NBC is sure to make a splash at this year’s upfronts. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest series orders from other major networks as upfront week continues.
