What’s Going On With Big Brother: Reindeer Games Season 2? The Producers Finally Shared An Update

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As a dedicated Big Brother fan with years of investment in this reality show, I must admit that the announcement of Reindeer Games Season 2 not airing in 2024 left me feeling like I just lost my favorite holiday gift. The thought of another year without the unique spin-off left me feeling as empty as a houseguest’s bag after eviction night.

In the final episode of Big Brother 25, I expressed my initial concerns about the Reindeer Games spinoff. However, these fears were quickly alleviated as the series progressed. By the end, I found myself eagerly anticipating it to become an annual tradition for me, similar to watching my favorite Christmas movies and holiday specials. Now, we have news from the show’s executive producers about Season 2 and its potential return date.

Rich Meehan and Allison Grodner discussed with EW the triumph of Big Brother 26 and plans to incorporate aspects from the season moving forward. They also shared insights on Reindeer Games, which significantly altered online viewers’ perspectives regarding frequent Houseguest and winner Nicole Franzel. Here’s what we discovered about where Season 2 currently stands.

EPs Reveal Whether Big Brother: Reindeer Games Will Air In 2024

Unfortunately, it seems that “Big Brother: Reindeer Games” Season 2 won’t be airing in 2024. The reason given by Rich Meehan is CBS’ scheduling constraints, which reportedly didn’t provide enough time towards the end of the year for them to fit the spinoff back into their programming. As Meehan explained to the trade:

Due to our late start this year and CBS’s fall schedule commencing later, everything gets delayed accordingly. Therefore, if there isn’t available airtime, there isn’t much room for adjustment.

As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but express my thoughts about the delay in releasing the new Big Brother season for Paramount+ subscribers. Frankly, I believe there was ample time to do so, but it seems like there isn’t much enthusiasm towards that route, especially after the OTT spinoff season.

Will Big Brother: Reindeer Games Ever Return?

Although a 2024 release for Big Brother: RG has been ruled out, there’s optimism that its second season might be featured on the 2025 TV lineup. Allison Grodner expressed her and Rich Meehan’s thoughts about the show, offering a glimmer of hope for its potential comeback in the future.

This production holds a significant charm for us, Rich and myself. We thoroughly enjoyed being part of it. We felt it was an exceptional fit, turning out better than expected. It provided a distinctive platform to engage alumni. Though it won’t take place this year, there’s potential for its return in the future.

It’s understandable that “could” gives a sense of uncertainty compared to a guarantee, but it’s unclear whether the producers of “Big Brother” will find space on their schedule for “Reindeer Games” to resume next year. The positive aspect is that it seems the show wasn’t pulled from TV due to dislike or underperformance. In fact, the producers seem fond of the spinoff, which increases the likelihood of its return.

Currently, it seems both creators are keen on understanding what made Season 26 of “Big Brother” so captivating for viewers and figuring out ways to replicate that excitement in Season 27. Let’s hope they manage to deliver as I wouldn’t want another round of dull “BB” seasons! Additionally, let’s keep our fingers crossed for a return of “Reindeer Games” on television someday.

Currently, Big Brother isn’t airing new episodes, but you can catch up on previous seasons with a Paramount+ subscription or tune in to the 24/7 channel over on Pluto TV. Over the holidays, I might even rewatch some old seasons when fall TV quiets down. Fingers crossed that next year brings another season of Reindeer Games to watch and enjoy!

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2024-11-06 04:08