Georgia Entertainment Scene

What scripted TV shows shot in metro Atlanta are alive or dead entering 2025?

There are at least 20 scripted shows that were actively produced in the area in 2024.
We check in on the status of scripted TV shows shot in metro Atlanta such as "Will Trent," "Cobra Kai" and "The Ms. Pat Show." RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com/NETFLIX/BET+
We check in on the status of scripted TV shows shot in metro Atlanta such as "Will Trent," "Cobra Kai" and "The Ms. Pat Show." RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com/NETFLIX/BET+
Dec 28, 2024

Almost every major streaming service and broadcast network shoots at least one scripted TV show in metro Atlanta.

Here is the status of various scripted shows shot in metro Atlanta. This is by no means complete but gives you a sense of what new episodes are airing now or will come out sometime in 2025.

Shanola Hampton, left, and Brett Dalton in "Found." (Steve Swisher/NBC/TNS)
Shanola Hampton, left, and Brett Dalton in "Found." (Steve Swisher/NBC/TNS)

DEFINITELY ALIVE

ABC’s “Will Trent.” This police procedural is a certified hit for the network and returns Jan. 7 for a third season.

NBC’s “Found.” The police procedural is in the midst of its second season with new episodes returning Jan. 17

NBC’s “Grosse Pointe Garden Society.” This is a new drama that is set to debut midseason on NBC.

CBS’s “Beyond the Gates.” This new daytime soap opera, the first new one on a broadcast network in 25 years, is set to debut Feb. 24.

Max’s “Peacemaker.” This John Cena DC superhero series shot its first season in Vancouver, British Columbia, but moved to Atlanta for Season Two.

The third season of Starz' "P-Valley" is in the can and will likely air in 2025. STARZ
The third season of Starz' "P-Valley" is in the can and will likely air in 2025. STARZ

Starz’s “P-Valley.” This drama series about employees at a strip club in Mississippi is set to air its third season in early 2025.

Starz’s “BMF.” The fourth season of this drama based on the real-life story of two brothers is entering its fourth season, set to air sometime in 2025. The series is now partially set in Atlanta.

Hulu’s “Tell Me Lies.” This drama about young people in toxic relationships was recently renewed for a third season.

Hulu’s “Reasonable Doubt.” Season 2 of this judicial drama concluded in October and the streaming service gave it a green light for season 3 in November.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend (from left), Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan and Heather Headley as Helen Decatur in "Sweet Magnolias." Credit: Courtesy of Netflix/© 2024 Netflix, Inc.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend (from left), Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan and Heather Headley as Helen Decatur in "Sweet Magnolias." Credit: Courtesy of Netflix/© 2024 Netflix, Inc.

Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias.” The fourth season of this light relationship drama returns Feb. 26.

Netflix’s “His & Hers.” This is a new thriller shooting now in Atlanta starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal.

Netflix’s “Beauty in Black.” Part two of season one of this soapy Tyler Perry drama is coming back in 2025.

J. Bernard Calloway as Terrie Carson and Ms. Pat as a fictional version of herself in "The Ms. Pat Show" on BET+. BET+
J. Bernard Calloway as Terrie Carson and Ms. Pat as a fictional version of herself in "The Ms. Pat Show" on BET+. BET+

BET+’s “The Ms. Pat Show.” The Emmy-nominated sitcom has a fifth season set to air sometime in 2025.

BET’s “The Oval.” Tyler Perry’s White House drama is coming back for a sixth season on Jan. 7.

BET’s “Sistas.” Season 8 of this relationship drama is airing now.

BET+’s “Zatima.” The third season of this “Sistas” spinoff is airing now.

"Tyler Perry's House of Payne" aired 371 episodes through the end of 2024. It now airs on BET. BET
"Tyler Perry's House of Payne" aired 371 episodes through the end of 2024. It now airs on BET. BET

BET’s “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.” The 371st episode of this sitcom, which debuted in 2006, just aired on Dec. 17 in the middle of its 11th season.

BET+’s “Ruthless.” The show’s seasons have been released in two parts in the past. Part one of season 5 aired earlier this year. BET+ has not officially announced part two but it is likely to air sometime in 2025.

BET+’s “All the Queen’s Men.” Season 4 of this drama is airing now.

BET+'s “Bruh.” Similar to “Ruthless,” the first part of season 4 of this relationship drama aired over the summer and part 2 is expected in 2025.

ON THE FENCE

Peacock’s “Teacup.” This supernatural drama came out in October, but the streaming service has not said anything about a second season.

Julie Bowen as Linda Campbell in "Hysteria!" (Daniel Delgado/Peacock/TNS)
Julie Bowen as Linda Campbell in "Hysteria!" (Daniel Delgado/Peacock/TNS)

Peacock’s “Hysteria.” This supernatural drama (which is nothing like “Teacup”) also came out in October but the streaming service has not given any indication a second season is forthcoming.

Bounce’s “Johnson.” Season four aired in late summer. No word yet from Bounce on a fifth season.

FX’s “English Teacher” on Hulu. The show received strong critical response when it came out in September but no word yet on a second season.

ABOUT TO END

Noah Schnapp (from left), Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Cara Buono, Joe Keery, Amybeth McNulty, Charlie Heaton,  Brett Gelman, Maya Hawke, Natalia Dyer, Jamie Campbell Bower, Priah Ferguson, Linda Hamilton, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer, Finn Wolfhard and Sadie Sink of "Stranger Things." Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix © 2024
Noah Schnapp (from left), Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Cara Buono, Joe Keery, Amybeth McNulty, Charlie Heaton, Brett Gelman, Maya Hawke, Natalia Dyer, Jamie Campbell Bower, Priah Ferguson, Linda Hamilton, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer, Finn Wolfhard and Sadie Sink of "Stranger Things." Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix © 2024

Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” This supernatural drama, one of Netflix’s biggest hits to date, wrapped in late December and will air its final episodes of season 5 in 2025.

Netflix’s “Cobra Kai.” The final five episodes of season 6 are set to air Feb. 13.

NOT RETURNING

Apple TV+’s “The Big Door Prize.” The second season of this dramedy starring Chris O’Dowd aired in April 2024. Apple TV+ officially canceled it in June.

About the Author

Rodney Ho writes about entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution including TV, radio, film, comedy and all things in between. A native New Yorker, he has covered education at The Virginian-Pilot, small business for The Wall Street Journal and a host of beats at the AJC over 20-plus years. He loves tennis, pop culture & seeing live events.

More Stories