Tubi has picked up the Season 2 rights to coming-of-age comedy/drama “Boarders” in North America and Latin America, the ad-supported streamer announced Tuesday. The six-episode second season is a co-production between Tubi and the BBC; All3Media’s Studio Lambert will produce, in association with All3Media International for the BBC.
From BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Daniel Lawrence Taylor, “Boarders” centers on five talented Black teenagers from inner-city London at an elite boarding school. Per the logline from the BBC, Season 2 “will see a new era for the students at St Gilbert’s. With the headmaster who brought them on now suspended following a school rebellion, the acting headmistress has made her intentions clear– she wants them gone. The first season focused on the five outsiders as they begin to thrive in this new boarding school environment and the second season will test them in how much they’re willing to sacrifice to survive.”
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Tubi’s Sam Harowitz, senior VP of content acquisitions and partnerships, noted that the streamer earned an “incredible response” for Season 1 (which is “certified fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes).
“Our belief in Daniel Lawrence Taylor’s compelling storytelling and the show’s phenomenal cast is underscored by our commitment to come on board as a co-producer this season as we continue to bring our audiences relevant and authentic stories that appeal to young and diverse viewers,” he said.
Added creator Taylor: “We were overwhelmed by the response to ‘Boarders’ series one when it launched on Tubi in North America and Latam – to have received the feedback from critics and American viewers alike was fantastic. As you can imagine, we’re excited to be back at St Gilberts and on set with what I hope will be every bit as funny, thought provoking and as well received as the first series. We’re delighted to be working with the team at Tubi again.”
Cast returning for the second season include Josh Tedeku (Jaheim), Jodie Campbell (Leah), Sekou Diaby (Toby), Myles Kamwendo (Omar) and Aruna Jalloh (Femi). Taylor also stars as their mentor Gus; other cast includes Harry Gilby (Rupert), Tallulah Greive (Beatrix), Rosie Graham (Florence), Assa Kanouté (Abby) and Niky Wardley (Carol Watlington-Geese).
Taylor, who serves as lead writer with Yemi Oyefuwa, Jeffrey Aidoo and Racheal Ofori writing additional episodes; Joelle Mae David and Sarmad Masud are directors. Executive producers are Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Madeleine Sinclair and Susan Hogg for Studio Lambert, and Nawfal Faizullah and Katherine Bond for the BBC.
“Working with Tubi for season one elevated the reach of our ‘Boarders cast to a wide and loyal audience.,” Studio Lambert’s Sinclair said. “Daniel’s fantastic scripts are sure to continue to delight Tubi audiences in this second season – his blend of comedy and drama together with our talented cast once again make it irresistible viewing and we can’t wait to share it with you.”
