Netflix Unveils ‘The Four Seasons’ Season 2 Trailer, May 28 Premiere

The Moment

Netflix just released the official trailer for Season 2 of “The Four Seasons”, the sunny-sad dramedy about a tight circle of longtime friends who vacation together. The new season arrives on May 28 with eight episodes on Netflix.

Season 2 picks up after the death of Nick (played by Steve Carell), a loss the friend group is still processing as they keep their tradition alive, now with a baby along for the ride. Per the streamer’s synopsis, the gang moves from their familiar Jersey shore and upstate New York escapes to the postcard-perfect scenery of Italy.

The core crew returns: Kate (Tina Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani), and Ginny (Erika Henningsen). Co-creators Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield are back steering the trip. And yes, there’s a line in the sand about tone: co-creator Lang Fisher says they used Nick’s passing to launch the season because when a “fixture” is gone, the group can lose its center, a clear signal this outing is about grieving and living.

The Take

I’m calling it now: this is the rare midlife comfort-watch that also packs grown-up stakes. The trailer sells a breezy, Aperol-spritz summer, but the subtext is pure “how do we carry on?” It’s a balance Tina Fey’s teams do well, witty without getting mean, heartfelt without going soggy, and pulling Italy into the mix is a savvy move. When the plot gets heavy, the scenery can carry some of the emotional load.

Think of Season 2 like a carry-on stuffed with contradictions: black dress for the wake, sundress for the piazza. The baby-in-tow twist adds fresh comedy rhythms (nap schedules vs. Naples), while Colman Domingo’s presence promises grown-man gravitas to match the laughs. And a late-May drop? Perfect timing for those of us vacationing on the couch: snacks are cheaper than airfare.

Bottom line: If Season 1 built the friendship, Season 2 is about how that friendship holds up under heat. The travel porn is the hook; the way these characters show up for each other is the heart.

Receipts

Confirmed:

• Netflix released the official Season 2 trailer for “The Four Seasons” (Netflix official channels, May 5, 2026).
• Season 2 premieres May 28 with eight new episodes (Netflix synopsis and trailer copy, May 2026).
• Core cast and character names: Kate (Tina Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani), Ginny (Erika Henningsen), per Netflix’s synopsis (May 2026).
• Co-creators: Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield (Netflix materials, May 2026).
• Lang Fisher on using Nick’s passing to set the season’s stakes (on-the-record remarks in a Tudum interview, May 2026).

Unverified/Reported:

• Any surprise cameos or guest stars.
• Exact Italian filming locations and episode-by-episode plots.
• Future season renewal beyond Season 2.

Backstory (for Casual Readers)

“The Four Seasons”, co-created by Tina Fey (the comedy multi-hyphenate behind “30 Rock”), Lang Fisher (co-creator of “Never Have I Ever”), and Tracey Wigfield (Emmy-winning writer-producer), follows a close-knit group of friends who’ve made a ritual of vacationing together over the years. Season 1 established the rhythms, inside jokes, and simmering tensions of that tradition; Season 2 begins in the aftermath of Nick’s death, as the group tries to keep the ritual, and each other, intact while life keeps changing.

What’s Next

Mark May 28 on your calendar for the full drop. Before then, expect more scene snippets and photos from Netflix, plus cast interviews that will likely spell out how the show balances grief with getaways. Keep an eye out for an episode guide, soundtrack details (Italy begs for big music), and whether the production teases any familiar faces popping in midseason.

One more thing: Streaming in late May means this could be the conversation-starter at early-summer barbecues and a stealth travel-planning aid for anyone eyeing the Amalfi Coast but settling for a backyard lounge chair.

Do you want a comedy that looks grief in the eye, or would you rather this friend group keep things purely escapist under the Italian sun?

Sources:

• Netflix’s official trailer and synopsis (May 5-6, 2026).
• Netflix’s Tudum interview with co-creator Lang Fisher (May 2026).