The first season of the HBO Max comedy-drama series Minx followed Joyce Prigger along with porn publisher Doug Renetti to revolutionize porn in 1970s Los Angeles. In the series’ first season, which ended on April 17, Bottom Dollar struggled. Publications with various lawsuits. Now it gets interesting to see what Minx Season 2 has in store for the fans.
Minx Season 2: Renewed?
The comedy series’ first season ended on HBO Max on April 14, 2022. Meanwhile, regarding Minx Season 2, here’s what we know. At this time, HBO Max has not yet released a statement regarding the extension of the series for next season. But fans have reason to be excited, as series producer Paul Feig has clarified that the show is planned as a multi-season project.
Paul stated, “If you put on a show and you go in and pitch, you have to be able to pitch season 3 and season 4. Not in detail, but to go. ‘This is where this show goes.’ So yes, we know where Minx is going.”
On the other hand, showrunner Ellen Rapoport also said, “I think what happened was so interesting. How the whole country took a real conservative turn when Reagan was elected president and how the feminist movement really broke in two with the pro-pornography and the anti-porn feminists.” Therefore, there are very high chances of the show’s return, but we will have to wait for the official confirmation.
What to expect from Minx Season 2?
At the end of the series’ first season, multiple lawsuits and objections hampered Doug’s company Bottom Dollar Publications. Meanwhile, Joyce decided not to go back to Bottom Dollar because she didn’t like being controlled by Doug. However, Doug gave the magazine away to its creator because he realized Joyce couldn’t be replaced in Minx.
Elsewhere, Shelly shared an intimate moment with Bambi before returning to her husband Lenny. Tina’s application was accepted by the University of Chicago. And Westbury was still fighting Doug’s publishing house to ban porn in the San Fernando Valley.
When the show returns with Minx Season 2, the story will continue after the events of the first season. We will learn what’s next for Bottom Dollar Publications and Minx amid ongoing lawsuits and protests. The second season could also focus on Joyce building her independent career publishing at Minx without any intervention from Doug.
Doug can fight Westbury’s efforts to keep his publications from saving his company. He may also have to deal with Tina’s possible move from Los Angeles to Chicago, which will no doubt affect their relationship. Shelly is expected to continue working on her relationship with Lenny. On the other hand, Bambi and Richie can team up with Joyce to publish Minx.
Why do fans love Shelly?
Minx is a unique show, as there are two out of place characters that help the viewers get acquainted with the world of pornographic magazines. Joyce’s older sister, Shelly, is a stay at home mother with two children. Through her unique position, she also contributes her own enthusiasm to Bottom Dollar.
Shelly is astute and patient, while Joyce despises her for living up to conventional expectations for women. She repeatedly shows that she is capable of undermining them. She’s a real shooter. On the other hand, she always comes from a place of love and compassion. Although she doesn’t belong in the pornographic world, Shelly is never condescending and is always eager to help her sister realize her ambitions. She is ultimately the most likeable because she has so much to give the world. Especially her younger sister, who always needs a shoulder to cry on.
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