A Series of Unfortunate Events Returning to Netflix

LOS GATOS: Netflix has ordered a second season of A Series of Unfortunate Events, a family adventure drama that debuted on the streaming service earlier this year.

A Series of Unfortunate Events is based on the books penned by the author known as Lemony Snicket. The Netflix original chronicles the misadventures of three siblings as they uncover dark family secrets after the death of their parents. The show stars Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes and Presley Smith.

Netflix announced the renewal in a Twitter post made to look like a letter from Snicket to viewers that read: “It has come to my attention that, despite my repeated warnings, you have viewed the Netflix adaptation of my distressing work, known collectively as A Series of Unfortunate Events. Some of you have even binged, a word which here means, ‘Watched several episodes right in a row, despite having much better things to do with your time.’ To my horror, Netflix has been encouraged by this, and funneled their ill-gotten gains towards a second season of this unhappy and unnerving series. Even as we speak, set builders, costume designers and trauma specialists are snapping into action, the better to bring you even more upsetting episodes, all because of your reputed enthusiasm for this grim example of so-called family programming. I hope you’re happy. Because you won’t be, ever again.”