HBO Revives ‘Girls’ for Limited Series Run
HBO is bringing Girls back for a limited run. Lena Dunham's Emmy-winning comedy will return with Judd Apatow as an executive producer.
HBO has confirmed that Girls will come back for a five-episode limited series. Lena Dunham created and led the original comedy, which ran for six seasons between 2012 and 2017. Judd Apatow will serve as an executive producer on the revival.
The original followed four women in their twenties navigating friendships and relationships in New York. It received 19 Emmy nominations and won two. The cast included Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, and Zosia Mamet. HBO announced the news on Tuesday.
The return could draw longtime viewers nostalgic for the original's cultural moment, while introducing the characters to newer streaming audiences. Its brief episode order may limit broad impact, but the revival could spark renewed discussion about how television revisits defining comedies and the careers they launched. Those involved may gain renewed attention, though reactions may vary.