After two seasons on Peacock, the single-cam comedy Rutherford Falls has been canceled. Starring Ed Helms, Jana Schmieding, Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh, and Dustin Milligan, the show is considered the first breakthrough comedy featuring an Indigenous showrunner, actors, and writers.
Rutherford Falls was co-created by Sierra Teller Ornelas, Ed Helms and Mike Schur. Ornelas is Navajo and incorporated five Indigenous writers into the 12 person writing room, including herself, Jana Schmieding, Bobby Wilson, Tazbah Chavez, and Tai Leclaire. Schmieding would end up staring in the comedy as Reagan Wells with Helms as Nathan Rutherford. Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh, and Dustin Milligan rounded out the lead cast. But the show gave us so many more extraordinary characters, utilizing the hidden talent of Indigenous actors from across the United States and Canada.
Ornelas said in a statement that the show would be shopped around for a new home:
“It’s been a true joy to make these two seasons of Rutherford Falls. Mike Schur, Ed Helms and I set out to make something new, real, and smart—but also dumb—that made you cry and think, but also laugh when Reagan got kicked in the face or Nathan was stuffed into a coffin. Borrowing a line from Terry Thomas, played by the ridiculously talented Michael Greyeyes, before our show, “Native representation [was], for the most part, a hate crime.” Which is why it’s been an honor to introduce the best of Indian Country to the masses.
We remain overwhelmed by the critical response, garnering a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score in our second season, and while we’re sad that our time at Peacock has come to an end we are immensely grateful to them for picking us up and showcasing the talents of comedy legend Ed Helms and breakout stars like Jana Schmieding, Jesse Leigh, Dana Wilson, Dallas Goldtooth, Kaniehtiio Horn, and many others. We love these characters, the world we created, and the impact it has had, and will be exploring other platforms where, hopefully, the folks of Rutherford Falls can call home.”
The series proved to be a hit both with critics and audiences alike with a mix of humor and social commentary. Season 2 premiered back on June 16. Although Rutherford Falls is done, you can still stream Rutherford Falls on Peacock.
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About Rutherford Falls TV Show
PEACOCK ORDERS SECOND SEASON OF CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED COMEDY "RUTHERFORD FALLS" FROM UNIVERSAL TELEVISION
· Critically-acclaimed Peacock Original comedy series RUTHERFORD FALLS from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, has been renewed for a second season.
· "We are so proud to be a part of RUTHERFORD FALLS a smart comedy and a breakthrough moment for Native representation in comedy both in front of and behind the camera," said Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. "RUTHERFORD FALLS embodies the modern, original, and inclusive storytelling viewers want and we are excited to develop season two alongside Sierra, Mike, Ed and the incredible cast."
· "We are thrilled that Peacock has renewed RUTHERFORD FALLS for a second season," said Erin Underhill, President of Universal Television. "It's been wonderful to watch Reagan, Nathan, Bobbie, Terry, and the rest of the Rutherford Fallians come to life in this ambitiously witty series. Mike, Sierra and Ed poured their creative geniuses into the show, and we can't wait to see what happens next."
· "We are beyond ecstatic for Season 2! I'm probably slightly biased, but RUTHERFORD FALLS is made by the best writers, cast, and crew, on earth. Not to mention Ed Helms and Mike Schur, two of the nicest guys in the business. We are very grateful to the folks at Universal Television and Peacock for continuing to champion Indigenous comedies," said Co-Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas.
· RUTHERFORD FALLS represents a breakthrough moment in Native representation in comedy television both in front of and behind the camera.
· RUTHERFORD FALLS is one of the largest Indigenous writer's rooms on television with five Native writers staffed on the series including co-creator and executive producer Sierra Teller Ornelas (Navajo), Bobby Wilson (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota), Tai Leclaire(Kanien'kehá:ka [Mohawk Nation]/Mi'kmaq), Jana Schmieding (Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux), and Tazbah Chavez (Bishop Paiute/Diné/San Carlos Apache). Jana Schmieding (Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux) and Michael Greyeyes ([Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation - Treaty Six Territory in Saskatchewan]) star in the series.
· Season one of the series has reached a remarkable 94% on Rotten Tomatoes earning "Certified Fresh" status.
· RUTHERFORD FALLS is a comedy about two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads - quite literally - when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call.
· The series stars Ed Helms ("The Office," "The Hangover"), Jana Schmieding, Michael Greyeyes ("I Know This Much Is True"), Jesse Leigh ("Heathers") and Dustin Milligan ("Schitt's Creek").
· RUTHERFORD FALLS is from co-creators and executive producers Michael Schur ("Parks and Recreation," "The Good Place"), Ed Helms ("The Office") and Sierra Teller Ornelas ("Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Superstore"). Mike Falbo, David Miner and Morgan Sackett also serve as executive producers. RUTHERFORD FALLS is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment and Pacific Electric Picture Company.
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