The Four Seasons Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix: Everything We Know So Far

Pack your bags and grab your passport, because Netflix is sending us on another vacation. During a fireside chat at the Banff World Media Festival, Jinny Howe, Netflix’s Head of Scripted Series for the U.S. and Canada, delivered the news we were all hoping for: The Four Seasons renewed for Season 3.

The early pickup comes just two weeks after Season 2 dropped on May 28, 2026. While the show experienced a pretty massive 63% drop in opening-week viewership compared to its 2025 debut, the streaming giant is looking past the immediate metrics. Instead, they are banking on the show’s incredible word-of-mouth momentum, critical acclaim, and a stellar creative pedigree. Let’s dive into everything we know about the upcoming season, the returning cast, and the new addition that has everyone talking.

Whew, Netflix actually showed some patience here, and honestly? We love to see it. It turns out that a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score for Season 2 carries some weight.

Co-creators and co-showrunners Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield are all officially locked in to steer the ship for the third outing. The series will stick to its signature eight-episode blueprint. If you’ve been following along, you know the drill: the narrative splits into four distinct, two-episode vacation arcs. We get a spring trip, a summer getaway, a fall retreat, and a winter escape. It is a highly predictable structure, sure, but the sharp writing keeps the formula from feeling stale.

Production is reportedly on track to begin before the end of 2026. If the timeline holds, we are looking at a projected Spring 2027 premiere window.

The entire main ensemble is officially returning to navigate the bumpy waters of middle-aged friendship. You can expect to see Tina Fey (Kate), Will Forte (Jack), Colman Domingo (Danny), Marco Calvani (Claude), and Kerri Kenney-Silver (Anne) back in action.

The biggest sigh of relief, however, comes with the confirmation of Erika Henningsen’s status. After her screen time was noticeably scaled back toward the end of Season 2, Henningsen is officially back as a full-time series regular. Her character, Ginny, will be dealing with the reality of raising the late Nick’s baby away from the primary friend group. It is a storyline that promises to bring a bit of genuine emotional grounding to the usual vacation shenanigans.

The absolute best part of the renewal news is the massive promotion for David Tennant. The writers clearly knew exactly what they were doing. Showrunner Lang Fisher has already teased that Season 3 will heavily feature Tennant. The upcoming episodes plan to dive headfirst into his undeniable romantic chemistry with Anne. Watching Tennant bounce off this seasoned comedy cast is going to be well worth the subscription fee alone.

By locking in the creative team and securing the cast so quickly, Netflix is giving The Four Seasons the runway it needs to build a long-term audience. The show balances its breezy, aspirational travel backdrops with genuinely sharp observations about aging, grief, and long-term relationships. It is the exact kind of comforting watch that keeps viewers coming back for repeat viewings.

Now we want to hear from you, TV Cave family. Are you excited to see more of Gianpiero and Anne? How do you think Ginny will handle being a mom away from the group? Drop your theories in the comments section below.