Free Bert season 2 greenlit by Netflix

Netflix has ordered a second season of the unscripted comedy series Free Bert, confirming the streamer will keep following comedian Bert Kreischer and his family as they navigate life among Los Angeles’ upscale circles. The renewal, announced this week, underscores Netflix’s continued investment in personality-led entertainment with a reality-comedy bent.

Behind the pickup

Showrunners Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel said they are grateful to Netflix for the opportunity to expand the series, noting the creative team is already preparing for another run. The first season debuted on January 22, introducing audiences to Kreischer’s comic persona and the friction that occurs when his loud, candid household collides with Beverly Hills social norms.

The program blends staged reality with comedic set pieces as Kreischer appears as himself while his family—portrayed without filters—adjusts (or resists adjusting) to a more polished environment. Producers have confirmed that, like the debut season, production for Season 2 will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, where favorable production incentives and established crews have made the area a frequent stand-in for premium television shoots.

What this means for audiences and Netflix

For viewers, another season promises more of the unscripted moments and stand-up-adjacent humor that defined the show’s launch run. For Netflix, the renewal is part of a broader strategy to diversify its unscripted slate with creator-driven series that can cross-promote the platform’s comedy events and specials.

Kreischer already maintains a visible presence on Netflix beyond the show: he has multiple stand-up specials on the service and is scheduled to appear at the upcoming Netflix Is a Joke festival as well as at Major League Baseball’s Opening Night events—moves that keep him front of mind for both comedy audiences and the streamer’s promotional pipeline.

• Series: Free Bert
• Star: Bert Kreischer (plays himself)
• Showrunners: Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel
• Season 1 premiere: January 22
• Season 2 production location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Related appearances: Netflix Is a Joke Fest; MLB Opening Night

Renewing a show like Free Bert signals that Netflix sees continued value in format hybrids that blend reality, comedy and star-driven content. The decision also keeps Atlanta busy with returning crews and supports the regional production economy—both practical considerations as streamers balance cost and audience demand.