Novelist Armistead Maupin’s “Tales of the City” series. The first three of these books—”Tales of the City,” “More Tales of the City,” and “Further Tales of the City”—have been adapted for television. The sitcom last aired in 2001, but Netflix is bringing it back with a slew of familiar faces and some brand-new ones to keep the plot moving. Many of the actors from the original series have returned to reprise their roles. It is notable for its inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes during a time when such issues were barely being discussed.
Lauren Morelli, Armistead Maupin, Alan Poul, Laura Linney, Andrew Stearn, Liza Chasin, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner served as executive producers for “Tales of the City.” Besides being the showrunner, Morelli also writes for the show.
Tales Of The City Season 2 Renewal Status
Netflix has not yet approved Tales of the City Season 2, even though the first season premiered on June 7. Still, Netflix usually waits several weeks to a few months before making announcements about the renewal of its original programming. The fact that Netflix calls Tales of the City a “limited series” doesn’t exactly bode well for the show’s longevity.
The implication is that Netflix will not be giving Tales of the City a second season. The first television adaptation of Tales of the City, from 1993, similarly lasted for only one season on television. It starred Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis and Emmy nominee Chloe Webb. There is still a lot of room for Tales of the City to grow if Netflix decides to continue it.
Tales Of The City Season 2 Release Date
The sitcom is not expected to return for a second season, despite positive reception for the continuance. The fact that the show is called a “Limited Series” provides the most straightforward justification for this. Notwithstanding the fact that the show was only meant to last for one season, Netflix nevertheless calls it a limited series.
The show’s stellar ensemble cast is another possible explanation for its cancellation after one season. Popular actors are returning to the show despite their busy schedules. In reality, many of the actors also have commitments outside of Netflix. The Netflix version is also a miniseries, like the original TV adaptation of Tales of the City. Netflix has labeled the show as a “limited series,” suggesting it would not have a long run.
Tales Of The City Storyline
Mary Ann Singleton visits her old San Francisco apartment at 28 Barbary Lane for the first time in 23 years to celebrate her former landlady Anna Madrigal’s 90th birthday. Mary Ann’s relationships with her ex-husband Brian Hawkins and their daughter Shawna are problematic, but she is overjoyed to be back with Michael Tolliver and Anna.
Shawna feels an unexplainable pull toward the new girl in town, a documentary filmmaker interested in 28 Barbary Lane. Jake Rodriguez’s transgender girlfriend Margot Park experiences strain as he investigates his attraction to men. Since Michael is in a relationship with Ben Marshall, who is on PrEP, he struggles with the decision of whether or not to quit using condoms. Anna receives ominous letters that she fears will reveal a deep, dark secret about her background.
Tales Of The City Season 2 Cast and characters
- Laura Linney as Mary Ann Singleton, Shawna’s estranged adoptive mother who returns to San Francisco after leaving over 20 years prior
- Elliot Page as Shawna Hawkins, Mary Ann and Brian’s adopted daughter
- Paul Gross as Brian Hawkins, Mary Ann’s ex-husband and Shawna’s adoptive father
- Murray Bartlett as Michael “Mouse” Tolliver, Mary Ann’s best friend from 28 Barbary Lane
- Charlie Barnett as Ben Marshall, Michael’s younger boyfriend
- Garcia as Jake Rodriguez, a transgender man who is Anna’s caregiver at 28 Barbary Lane
- May Hong as Margot Park, Jake’s girlfriend
- Olympia Dukakis as Anna Madrigal, a 90-year-old transgender woman and the owner of 28 Barbary Lane
- Barbara Garrick as DeDe Halcyon Day, a socialite, Mary Ann’s friend, and Margot’s love interest
- Ashley Park as Jennifer / Ani, an Instagram influencer alongside her twin brother, Raven
- Christopher Larkin as Jonathan / Raven, Ani’s twin brother
- Zosia Mamet as Claire Duncan, a documentarian and Shawna’s love interest
- Michael Park as Robert Watson, Mary Ann’s husband who is divorcing her
- Caldwell Tidicue as Ida Best, manager of the Body Politic burlesque bar
- Dickie Hearts as Mateo, DeDe’s deaf butler
- Michelle Buteau as Wren, Brian’s neighbor and friend
- Victor Garber as Sam Garland, a man from Rainbow Readers who reads books to Anna
- Benjamin Thys as Eli, a man who begins a polyamorous sexual relationship with Shawna and his wife
- Samantha Soule as Inka, Eli’s polyamorous wife
- Juan Castano as Flaco Ramirez, Ben’s co-worker and Jake’s love interest
- Matthew Risch as Harrison, Michael’s ex-boyfriend
- Jen Richards as young Anna Madrigal
- Daniela Vega as Ysela, a transgender woman and Anna’s first friend when she moved to San Francisco
Tales Of The City Season 2 Trailer
For those who have been reading about these people from the very beginning, ‘Tales of the City’ is a source of intense sentimentality. You can watch the entire series on Netflix. Here’s a clip from the trailer, guaranteed to make you feel all the feels.
Where to watch Tales Of The City?
Fans can now stream the entire series on Netflix.