The dark side of comedy is set to return to Vice TV as the trailer for the series has already been released. It promises to provide insight into the stories of one of the comedy industry’s most recognizable figures. The first trailer for the show was released on August 22, 2023, and its description reads:
“Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have succumbed to the darker aspects of the art—struggling with addiction, depression, and self-destruction—sometimes with tragic consequences. THE DARK SIDE OF COMEDY returns with an all-new season that illuminates the unexplored shadows of comedy.”
Throughout the series, fans learn about the challenges comedians face that lead to their success. Season two of the show will look at and discuss the stories of some of the best comedians of all time. They will include names such as Robin Williams, Sam Kinison, Joan Rivers, Carlos Mencia, Phil Hartman, Tracy Morgan, Ellen DeGeneres, Norm Macdonald and Gilda Radner.
Dave Foley will tell the story in the upcoming season, with Pauly Shore, Marc Maron, Tiffany Haddish, Pamela Aldon, Sally Jesse Raphael, Mike Binder and Rolanda Watts commentating.
According to Vice TV, the press release for this season also noted that The dark side of comedy returns for season two. It notes that the second season will “dive deeper into the darkest recesses of some of comedy’s greatest minds.”
“With a comic genius struck down by a mysterious illness, a disillusioned preacher turned America’s dirtiest stand-up, and a feminist icon known for her brutal revelations, the hit series returns with exciting new stories from the underbelly of stand-up comedy.” added in the press release.
Second season of the series The dark side of comedy It will premiere on Vice TV on October 17, 2023. This season is executive produced by Vanessa Case, Guillermo Garcia, Paul Taylor, Falguni Lakhani Adams and Catherine White, and produced by Martin Pupp.
What fans can expect from The dark side of comedyupcoming season?
As the release date for season two approaches, Vice TV Global Television President Morgan Herzan recently shared a few thoughts on the matter.
“We actually started developing it before the first season aired last fall. So any delay in this is not a traditional production delay. We have those issues too, but we’re putting together a list of topics and a list of people we want to feature and include on the show. And then we have to check access, and there’s a delay,” Hertzan said.
Morgan added:
“That’s one of the things that makes the Dark Side franchise special. Many documentary series are so-called correspondence. You might find a reporter to cover the story, or someone who has some tangential connection.”
The President of Global Television further noted that the show will utilize key resources – people who lived through these stories and those who were a part of these stories. Morgan noted that in many cases, the stories are told by real subjects.
As of now, there are no details about the episodes of the show, but according to the format of the first season, the second season may also consist of ten episodes. Each of these episodes can last approximately 44 to 45 minutes. Every week new episodes The dark side of comedy Season 2 is expected to be released.
Vice TV will go live on October 17, 2023. The dark side of comedy Season 2 with stories of legendary comedians.