After being canceled on its original streaming home, Peacock, the musical comedy Girls5eva was given a second chance by Netflix. This move by Netflix will allow even more viewers to enjoy the show, which was produced by Tina Fey. Created by writer Meredith Scardino, who also worked on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt with Fey, Girls5eva follows a girl group who were one hit wonders in the Y2K-era. The pop stars are brought back into the spotlight when their song is sampled by a famous rapper, sparking a dream of success once again as middle-aged women.
Although the third season of Girls5eva was released on March 14, 2024, fans are already speculating about the possibility of a season four. In an interview with Decider, Scardino expressed her desire to continue the story, stating, “I would like to do one. I would like to see the story continue, assuming people watch it and love it.” She even mentioned having a notes app filled with ideas for the future of the show. Despite her enthusiasm, there has been no official confirmation from Netflix about the renewal of the series. It is possible that the streaming platform is waiting to gauge the response from subscribers before making a decision.
During its time on Peacock, Girls5eva’s first two seasons premiered in May of 2021 and 2022. However, the third season was released in March 2024, after the show made the switch to Netflix. It is worth noting that Fey’s previous show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, was released yearly on Netflix. This pattern suggests that Girls5eva could potentially return for a fourth season in Spring 2025.
In the season three finale, the girls of Girls5eva experience some success as they sell out a Thanksgiving Day concert at Radio City Music Hall. However, tensions arise within the group when Wickie receives solo performance attention for her song “Yesternights,” featured in The Crown’s finale. This success raises questions about Wickie’s loyalty to the group and her ability to bring them along on her journey to greater fame. A potential fourth season would likely explore this dynamic further, delving into the impact of newfound success on the group dynamics.
Girls5eva stars Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, and Paula Pell as Dawn, Wickie, Summer, and Gloria, respectively. Given that they are the show’s headliners, it is likely that they would return for another season. Their performances have been integral to the show’s success, and their characters’ storylines have significant potential for further development in future seasons.
The future of Girls5eva remains uncertain, but there is certainly potential for a season four. Fans of the show will have to wait for an official announcement from Netflix to know for sure if the musical comedy will continue its journey. Until then, they can only speculate about the possible directions the show could take in future seasons.