Will Bookie return with Season 3 on Max? Status explored

When Bookie premiered on Max in November 2023, it received critical acclaim for its satirical narrative. The show was soon renewed for a second season which debuted in December 2024 and concluded on January 30, 2025.

The comedy series tells the story of Danny Colavito, a Los Angeles-based bookmaker whose earnings begin to suffer when the government starts legalizing sports gambling in California. He then teams up with an eccentric set of characters to deal with his clients and settle their debts.

Despite a fresh premise and positive reception, the show has not been renewed for a third season. On February 18, 2025, Max officially announced that Bookie Season 3 is off the cards.

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Bookie has been canceled by Max after two seasons

Bookie Season 3 is not happening as Max has canceled the show. The streamer did not reveal the official reason behind the show's cancellation but released a statement announcing they will not be moving forward with another season. The statement read:

“For two seasons creators Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay and their hilarious cast, led by Sebastian Maniscalco, made us laugh while pulling back the curtain on the world of sports betting. We won’t be moving forward with a third season, but we are grateful to have worked with such a brilliant team on this laugh out loud comedy.”

The development comes as a surprise as the show has been well received by the critics and the audience. It holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.5 score on IMDb.

However, the show failed to reach the popularity of other Max original shows like The Pitt and Peacemaker, which might be a potential reason behind its cancellation.

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More about Bookie

Created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, Bookie is known for its fascinating characters, dark comedy, and gripping storyline. The show chronicles the journey of Danny, a bookmaker who teams up with his best friend, his sister, and a drug dealer, to deal with his clients when the news of a potential gambling legalization in California starts to spread. The official synopsis for the series on What To Watch reads:

“This darkly funny comedy follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens to upend his business for good.”

“Alongside best friend and former NFL player Ray, side-hustling sister Lorraine, and reluctantly reformed drug dealer Hector, Danny must contend with his increasingly unstable clients as he tries to settle their debts – all while making plenty of risky bets of his own.”

The show stars Sebastian Maniscalco as Danny Colavito, Andrea Anders as Sandra, Omar Dorsey as Rayfield "Ray" Ballard, Maxim Swinton as Anthony, Jorge Garcia as Hector, Vanessa Ferlito as Lorraine Colavito, Selina Kaye as Janelle, and Rob Corddry as Walt Dinty, Arnetia Walker as Grandma Marion, Toby Huss as Carl Lurtsema, and Dale Dickey as Wendy.

The series also became famous for guest appearances by various celebrities including Charlie Sheen, Eugene Byrd, Eddie Gorodetsky, Angus T. Jones, Jennifer Taylor, Jack Doolan, Bob Clendenin, Laraine Newman, and Brad Garrett.

The first installment featured eight episodes, which aired from November 30, 2023, to December 21, 2023. The eight-episode second installment was released between December 12, 2024, and January 30, 2025.

Bookie seasons 1 and 2 continue to stream on Max.