Netflix has renewed the docuseries 'Worst Roommate Ever' for a second season, a Deadline report said. The series, which explores unsettling true stories of nightmarish roommates, will return on June 26 with four new episodes.
Renewal
Netflix has officially ordered a second season of 'Worst Roommate Ever,' the docuseries that premiered in 2022. The series delves into real-life stories of seemingly harmless roommates who reveal malevolent and sometimes violent intentions, turning into nightmares for their unsuspecting victims.
New Episodes and Production
The second season will feature four new episodes, available on June 26. The series is produced by Blumhouse Television and ITV America, with Cynthia Childs directing. Executive producers include Jason Blum, Gretchen Palek, Jeremy Gold, Scoop Wasserstein, Mary Lisio, Jordana Hochman, and Childs.
First Season's Success
The first season, directed by Domini Hofmann, debuted at the start of 2022 and performed well, garnering a significant audience. It covered stories, such as Dorothea Puente, who ran a boarding house, the disappearance of college student Maribel Ramos, and cases involving Youssef Khater, a charismatic athlete and fraudster, and serial squatter Jamison Bachman.
Origin of the Series
Blumhouse Television first acquired the rights to a New York magazine article titled 'Worst Roommate Ever,' written by William Brennan, in 2018. The article focused on the story of Jamison Bachman, a notorious serial