{
  "id": 1962931,
  "title": "Apple TV hit comedy from Ted Lasso, Shrinking creator returns soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/apple-tv-hit-comedy-from-ted-lasso-shrinking-creator-returns-soon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T15:41:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/19/apple-tv-hit-comedy-from-ted-lasso-shrinking-creator-returns-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bad Monkey, an engaging Apple TV comedy created by Ted Lasso and Shrinking alum Bill Lawrence, is set to return with a new season this December. Lawrence, known for his successful TV comedies including Scrubs, Cougar Town, Ted Lasso, and HBO's Rooster, has solidified his reputation as a hitmaker in the streaming era. Season 2 of Bad Monkey premieres on December 2, with weekly episodes airing through February 3. The series follows Andrew Yancy, played by Vince Vaughn, as he teams up with a strict forensic accountant to solve a murder mystery in Florida. Along the way, Yancy encounters various colorful characters, including an intellectual mob boss and his unpredictable son, as well as a determined young woman seeking protection. Yancy also grapples with his aging father, unresolved romantic feelings for Dr. Rosa Campensino, and the destructive actions of a wildlife relocation specialist. Although Bad Monkey's tone is darker than Lawrence's other comedies, it is highly recommended for fans of the genre. Season 1 of Bad Monkey is currently available on Apple TV.",
  "summary": "Bad Monkey is an excellent Apple TV comedy from creator Bill Lawrence, of Ted Lasso and Shrinking fame—and it returns soon for a new season. Here are the details.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "The big TechRadar interview: Ted Lasso season 4's Abbie Hern, Faye Marsay, and Jude Mack on joining the hit Apple TV show, soccer boot camps, and 'being underdogs'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/the-big-techradar-interview-ted-lasso-season-4s-abbie-hern-faye",
        "published": "2026-08-19T12:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}