Netflix's The Four Seasons may have just wrapped its second season, but the showrunners are already dreaming big about a third—and they've got a major star lined up. In a recent interview with Collider, creators Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher spilled details on their hopes for Season 3, including a significantly expanded role for David Tennant, whose brief but electric appearance in the Season 2 finale left fans buzzing.
The season ended on a cliffhanger that saw Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) meeting Tennant's character in Italy, a sweet payoff after a rough year for her character. "We want a sweet moment for poor Anne, who's really gone through the wringer," Fisher explained. The idea for Tennant came from co-creator Tina Fey, who "loves him," and the chemistry on set was instant. "They took a picture together, and the light hit them really right. They look like they belong together," Wigfield added.
If Netflix gives the green light for Season 3, Tennant's role will be a central focus. "We have a lot of fun ideas for what we would do with a Season 3, and I think, definitely, if it were possible, David would be a big part of that," Wigfield said. The showrunners are eager to explore the romantic spark between Anne and Tennant's character, promising more chaos and heart for the group of friends.
The series, a dramedy about a tight-knit group of friends who vacation together every season, has evolved from its original movie inspiration into a multi-season arc. "The premise really lends itself to multiple seasons," Wigfield noted. "We can check in on this group three months later, and then three months later. It's cool to see big life changes happening to them."
Season 2 also brought back Steve Carell as Nick, despite his shocking death in Season 1. The episode, set during the COVID-19 pandemic, was crafted specifically for Carell. "We only did it because we love Steve and miss him so much," Fisher admitted. "If he said no, we would have had to write a different episode—and it would have been a bad one."
The showrunners also teased the possibility of future locations, with cast members jokingly willing Ibiza into existence after successfully manifesting Italy. "If we can find an organic way to get to Ibiza, then we'll do it," Fisher said, though they emphasized that story always comes first.
As for the cliffhanger ending, Wigfield explained it's a deliberate strategy. "When you're on Netflix, you want to leave something for people to be wanting more," she said. "That's why we like to end with a cliffhanger."
With Season 3 still unconfirmed, fans are left hoping Netflix will pick up the show. In the meantime, the showrunners are already brainstorming, and Tennant's expanded role is at the top of their list. For more on Netflix's latest hits, check out why 'Copenhagen Cowboy' is the neo-noir gem you missed or dive into 'The Boroughs,' the sci-fi hit 'Stranger Things' fans need.
