All American: Homecoming is back for its third and final season, premiering tonight on The CW. Fans of the series can catch the new episodes every Monday at 9 p.m. ET. The show, a spinoff of the popular football drama All American, shifts its focus from football player Spencer James to Simone Hicks, portrayed by Geffri Maya. Introduced in All American Season 2, Simone’s journey continues as she attends Bringston University, a historically black college in Atlanta, Georgia, with dreams of becoming a professional tennis player.
Simone’s story at Bringston University is filled with the highs, lows, and complexities of early adulthood. The series delves into her experiences navigating the prestigious HBCU environment, where she must balance her aspirations with the challenges of unsupervised college life. The cast includes Cory Hardrict, Sylvester Powell, Martin Bobb-Semple, Camille Hyde, Mitchell Edwards, and Netta Walker, among others.
The announcement of the show’s cancellation came just weeks before the third season’s premiere. Creator Nkechi Okoro Carroll expressed her devastation over the news, stating, “I’m devastated to learn that All American: Homecoming will not be moving forward with more episodes and that this new season premiering in July will be our final one. However, I am so very grateful to have worked with this incredible cast and crew, led by Geffri Maya, to bring the authentic HBCU experience to your screens for the last three seasons.”
The cancellation follows a significant reduction in the series’ license fee last year, dropping to $500,000-$750,000 per episode. Additionally, sources revealed that Netflix’s deal with Warner Bros. TV, the show’s producer, only covered the first three seasons, with no extension for a potential fourth season. The CW is reportedly looking to broaden its appeal beyond young adult dramas.
The third season of All American: Homecoming kicks off with Episode 1, titled “Ready or Not,” airing on July 8, 2024. The episode’s logline hints at Simone’s concerns about changes at Bringston and her efforts to address these issues, though things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Marcus seeks advice from an unexpected source, and JR makes a significant decision about his future.
New episodes of All American: Homecoming Season 3 will continue to air on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on The CW. For those without cable, the episodes will be available for free on The CW’s official app the following day. Additionally, streaming TV services like YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Hulu+ Live TV offer The CW, allowing viewers to watch the show live. These services currently offer free trials, providing an opportunity to watch the new season at no cost.
The first two seasons of All American: Homecoming are available for streaming on Netflix. The third season is expected to join the platform a few weeks after the season finale airs on The CW.
The release schedule for All American: Homecoming Season 3 is as follows:
– Season 3, Episode 1 “Ready or Not”: Airing on July 8, 2024
– Season 3, Episode 2 “Level Up”: Airing July 15, 2024
– Season 3, Episode 3 “Right My Wrongs”: Airing on July 22, 2024
– Season 3, Episode 4: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 5: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 6: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 7: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 8: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 9: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 10: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 11: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 12: TBA
– Season 3, Episode 13: TBA
The official trailer for All American: Homecoming Season 3 is now available on The CW’s website, offering a glimpse into the upcoming season’s drama and excitement.
In Season 3, Simone faces the repercussions of her romantic choices from Season 2, but her tennis ambitions take center stage as she encounters new challenges. Her friends, including Thea, the former Queen Bee of the team now aiming for the pro circuit, rally to support her. JR, another key character, also plays a significant role in the unfolding story.
All American: Homecoming is produced by Warner Bros. Television and CBS Studios in association with Berlanti Productions and Rock My Soul Productions. The executive producers include Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robbie Rogers, Marqui Jackson, and Lindsay Dunn.
As the series concludes with its third season, fans can look forward to a compelling and emotional journey that captures the essence of the HBCU experience and the trials and triumphs of young adulthood.
Source: Forbes, Deadline, Variety
