{"id":27125,"date":"2021-09-30T18:21:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T22:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=27125"},"modified":"2021-09-30T18:21:59","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T22:21:59","slug":"bounce-renews-johnson-for-second-season-first-season-finale-premieres-this-sunday-october-3-8pm-et-pt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/30\/bounce-renews-johnson-for-second-season-first-season-finale-premieres-this-sunday-october-3-8pm-et-pt\/","title":{"rendered":"Bounce Renews &#8220;Johnson&#8221; for Second Season, First Season Finale Premieres This Sunday, October 3 @ 8PM ET\/PT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27126\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/johnson.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/johnson.webp 666w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/johnson-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/>Bounce, the leading broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, announced today that the hit new original series <strong><em>Johnson<\/em><\/strong> will be returning for a second season in 2022. Video link here.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Johnson<\/em><\/strong> earned more than two million viewers across its debut in August 2021, setting a Bounce viewership record for a half-hour series. Johnson&#8217;s first season finale will air this Sunday, October 3, @ 8PM ET with a primetime play for the west coast at 11PM ET\/8PM PT. All episodes are available on Bounce&#8217;s streaming service Brown Sugar.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1279625856\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Johnson is a dramedy that focuses on life-long best friends, all of whom share the same last name, centering around their intriguing and sometimes complicated journey of love, friendship, heartbreak, and personal growth. Told from the Black male perspective, but inclusive of all men, the series looks to shine a new light on hot-button stereotypes and misconceptions. Shot in Atlanta, the show integrates the culture of the city by featuring some of its most popular landmarks into storylines.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V9XVK-VMA9Y?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The series is produced in partnership with Eric C. Rhone and Cedric The Entertainer&#8217;s A Bird &amp; A Bear Entertainment, Deji LaRay (the show&#8217;s creator), and Thomas Q. Jones&#8217; Midnight Train Productions. Johnson&#8217;s ensemble cast is led by D.L. Hughley, LaRay (Bosch, Greenleaf), Jones (P. 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Jones created a show by-and-for African Americans, giving viewers an authentic and heartfelt peek into life for Black males in today&#8217;s society at a time when it is hugely important and relevant,&#8221; said David Hudson, Head of Original Programming for Scripps Networks. &#8220;The show was immediately embraced by viewers and became a can&#8217;t-miss hit that sparks huge social media commentary and conversation every week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We set out to create a show with relatable characters that tackled tough conversations in an entertaining way, and I&#8217;m happy that has resonated with our audience,&#8221; LaRay said. &#8220;We can&#8217;t wait to show how these characters are evolving and how they will navigate life&#8217;s challenges and conflicts that lie ahead.&#8221;<\/p><div id=\"morty-3079976863\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Deji and I felt that showcasing our experiences as the everyday Black man was overdue, and we are grateful to our family at A Bird and A Bear Entertainment, David Hudson and Bounce for believing in us,&#8221; said Jones. &#8220;Johnson has opened the flood gates for some honest and necessary dialogue. 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