‘United States of Al’ canceled by CBS after seasons – Deadline

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Multi Camera United States of Al, starring Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young, comes from Lorre and creators David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari. It’s about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine veteran who is struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Olmer (Al) (Kalyan), an interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and just arrived to start a new job. life in America.

It also starred Kelly Goss, Dean Norris, Elizabeth Alderfer, and Farrah Mackenzie.

Early on in its run, the series, whose pilot was filmed early in the pandemic, faced some criticism over what was described as stereotypes. Early in the second season, the sitcom was praised for reflecting the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan.

There are two more episodes left from the show’s second season; The season two finale, which will now serve as the series’ finale, is scheduled to premiere on May 19.

This is Laurie’s first comedy series to be quickly canceled by CBS in 30 years, since his first show as a creator, Franny’s turn, that lasted a season.

Goetsch & Ferrari, Lorre, Reza Aslan and Mahyad Tousi produced for Warner Bros. Television. and Chuck Lorre Productions.