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Kevin Hart Animated Series 'Lil Kev' Sets Season 2 Premiere Date

The adult animated series, set in 1993 North Philadelphia and inspired by Hart's childhood, will land all ten episodes at once on Paramount+; binge calendars, consider yourselves warned.

On air: Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on The Midday Show
Published 12:18 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by Deadline: “Kevin Hart Animated Series ‘Lil Kev’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:18 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.

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DeadlineKevin Hart Animated Series ‘Lil Kev’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFor the Pick of the Night, Deadline has the exclusive that Lil Kev returns to Paramount+ for season two on Wednesday, December ninth, all ten episodes at once.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMark your calendars, everybody!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is a premiere date seven weeks away. A perfect pick for people who enjoy waiting.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'll take the optimism.

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