Netflix locked in a third and final season for Blue Eye Samurai, with season 2 set for January 2027 and season 3 for 2028. That's a long runway for a show that could have been cancelled early.

televisionFriday, August 21
Blue Eye Samurai, The Pitt lead renewal news day
Netflix and HBO Max both dropped major renewal and trailer news today, giving fans a clear picture of what's coming through 2028. The biggest thread: streamers are locking in their animated and medical dramas for the long haul.
Renewals and trailers
The streamers made their plans clear today, with two shows getting major updates and one spin-off clarifying its cast.
The Pitt season 3 trailer shows Dr. Robby returning from sabbatical to a changed Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. HBO Max is betting the show's momentum holds.
S.W.A.T. Exiles is clarifying who from the original 20-Squad is moving to Starz and who is being written out. The list helps fans know what to expect from the spin-off.
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