HBO Max Renews Sweet Life: Los Angeles

Sweet Life: Los Angeles, an unscripted series from Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Issa Rae, has been renewed for a second season for HBO Max.

Offering a look at what it means to be young, Black, ambitious and pursuing one’s dreams, Sweet Life: Los Angeles follows a group of longtime friends as they navigate their mid-20s. Season one, which debuted in August, is currently available to stream on HBO Max.

Season one of Sweet Life: Los Angeles is produced by HOORAE, the All3Media America company Main Event Media and Morning Dew Pictures.

Jennifer O’Connell, executive VP of nonfiction and live-action family at HBO Max, said: “We are thrilled with the success of Sweet Life: Los Angeles. The incredibly talented Issa Rae and her producing partners delivered an elevated, purposeful series, which featured the fun, inspiring and challenging moments that young adults face navigating relationships and careers.”

Rebecca Quinn, senior VP of nonfiction at HBO Max, added: “Fans are really embracing this endearing, entertaining and ambitious group of friends. We can’t wait to see where they take us for season two as they continue to shine an important light on Black culture in South Los Angeles.”