Created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, The Comeback is an HBO comedy series that first premiered in 2005 and made a return in 2014. Now, ten years after its second season, the show is gearing up for its final chapter: a third season consisting of eight half-hour episodes, scheduled to be released on HBO Max on March 23, 2026. Production is set to kick off in the summer of 2025, according to information provided by the network.
The series follows Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom star played by Lisa Kudrow, who is determined to revive her career in the ever-changing landscape of Hollywood. Filmed by a fictional reality TV crew, it chronicles her attempts at a major comeback, complete with awkward moments, professional compromises, and her ongoing search for recognition. The show's constant self-referential framing of the television process is at its core, highlighting the stark contrast between her public persona and her private vulnerabilities.
For this final batch of episodes, Valerie returns a decade after the events of season 2, amidst a media landscape that has continued to evolve with the rise of streaming services and new platforms. Without revealing specific plot details, the creators have stated their intention to deliver a conclusion that stays true to the series’ signature blend of satire and melancholy that has defined it from the start.
The official trailer will be added as soon as it's released by HBO Max.
The legendary cast is back: Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman, and Damian Young reprise their roles, joined by Tim Bagley, Zane Phillips, Ella Stiller, John Early, and Andrew Scott. This continuity allows viewers to rediscover the established dynamics from the first two seasons, which blend sharp comedy with a satirical edge focused on the entertainment industry.
Produced by HBO, the series is overseen by Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow, who also serve as executive producers alongside John Melfi and Dan Bucatinsky. Initially, the first season attracted modest viewership despite garnering several Emmy nominations, including one for Kudrow. Over time, its cult status grew steadily, leading to an unexpected revival in 2014, and now an announced final chapter set for 2026.
Designed as a sharp comedy about Hollywood's façades, My Comeback follows in the footsteps of TV satires that peel back the curtain on showbiz, much like Michael Patrick King’s work after Sex and the City. The character of Valerie Cherish, caught between awareness and denial, has become an iconic figure of the media anti-heroine.
My Comeback
Series | 2005
Season 3 premieres on HBO Max on March 23, 2026
Comedy | 8 episodes of 30 minutes
Created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King | Starring Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatisky, Zane Phillips
Original title: The Comeback
Country: United States
With its third and final season, the series brings to a close a narrative arc that began over twenty years ago. Blending sharp satire of the Hollywood star system with a tender portrayal of an actress yearning for her inner-circle’s affection, My Comeback aims to deliver a fitting finale to Valerie Cherish’s journey—an iconic character who has cemented her place in HBO comedy history.
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