Eastbound and Down Season 2 is Coming!

Last year, Eastbound and Down was listed as one of ETMC's Show You Should Be Watching and after an extremely long hiatus, season two will return in September on HBO. I just saw the promo again the other night and got all pumped up for it.

Danny McBride plays Kenny Powers, a flamed out MLB relief pitcher who must now work as a PE teacher at his old hometown's high school. In his mind, Powers still sees himself as "the man" even though he is pretty much a loser. Longing to return to major league baseball, he seeks to find his arm strength that used to register 100+ MPH on the radar gun but has sank to a speed that I can throw harder than.

It is probably the funniest show you have never heard of because it gets lost among the other major series programming that HBO pumps out. Creator and star McBride is freakin' hilarious as Powers and might be my favorite character he has portrayed in his career up until now. I even contemplated being Powers for Halloween (there is a Powers jersey available for purchase online and at selected retail stores).

Season 1 left off with a pretty big cliffhanger, so I won't spoil anything but I can't wait to see what is store for him after the last stunt he pulled. If you haven't yet, please seek down season one on DVD (it's only 6 half hour episodes) or on HBO On Demand and get caught up in time for season 2! Trust me you won't regret it.

Check out the previews below...