'Free Bert' Renewed for Season 2 on Netflix

The popular comedy series starring stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer will continue filming in Atlanta.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:36pm

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Netflix has announced a second season renewal for its scripted comedy series 'Free Bert,' starring stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer. The show, which debuted on January 22 and quickly landed in the Global Top 10, follows Kreischer as he navigates parenthood and elite Beverly Hills social circles. Season 2 will continue filming in Atlanta, highlighting the city's growing role as a production hub for Netflix.

Why it matters

The renewal of 'Free Bert' for a second season demonstrates Netflix's continued investment in scripted comedy content and its strategy of blending scripted, unscripted, and live-event programming to dominate the global comedy market. The decision to film in Atlanta also underscores the city's appeal as a production location, offering tax incentives and infrastructure to support large-scale projects.

The details

Kreischer, who has five stand-up specials with Netflix, will also appear at Netflix is a Joke Festival 2026, performing 'Bert and Shaq's Crowd Work Show' at The Comedy Store on May 8 and hosting the '2 Bears 5K' with Tom Segura and Jelly Roll at The Rose Bowl on May 9. The move to film 'Free Bert' in Atlanta joins other Netflix productions shot on location in the city, including 'His & Hers' and 'Sweet Magnolias.'

  • Netflix announced the second season renewal on March 17, 2026.
  • Season 1 of 'Free Bert' debuted on January 22, 2026.

The players

Bert Kreischer

A stand-up comedian who stars in the Netflix series 'Free Bert' and has five stand-up specials with the streaming platform.

Jarrad Paul

A showrunner for 'Free Bert' who, along with Andy Mogel, expressed gratitude to Netflix for renewing the series.

Andy Mogel

A showrunner for 'Free Bert' who, along with Jarrad Paul, expressed gratitude to Netflix for renewing the series.

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What they’re saying

“We're incredibly grateful to Netflix for believing in this show and giving us the chance to continue the freeing of Bert.”

— Jarrad Paul, Showrunner (Netflix)

What’s next

Season 2 of 'Free Bert' will continue filming in Atlanta, joining other Netflix productions shot on location in the city.

The takeaway

The renewal of 'Free Bert' for a second season on Netflix highlights the streaming platform's continued investment in scripted comedy content and its strategy of leveraging diverse programming, including scripted, unscripted, and live-event offerings, to maintain its dominance in the global comedy market.