This year’s SXSW will include several premieres of new seasons of acclaimed shows and series episodes.

You can check out the lineup for the TV Spotlight category below:

Hacks Season 3 Premiere
Showrunners: Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, Director: Lucia Aniello, Producers: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Michael Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett
A year after parting, Deborah Vance is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles. Cast: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Lorenza Izzo (World Premiere)

Long Time Sun
Showrunners/Producers: Joanna Forscher, Chloe Chapman, Director: Joanna Forscher
Long Time Sun is a four-part epic chronicling the rise of Kundalini Yoga and 3HO Sikh Dharma. Spanning sixty years, this community is a microcosm of American life through which to explore themes of power, family, capitalism, and forgiveness. (World Premiere)

The Broadcast
Directors/Screenwriters: Natalie Palamides, Courtney Pauroso, Producer: Emily A. Neumann
In an absurd dystopian future, two female scientists find themselves responsible for the world’s only remaining televised news source. Cast: Natalie Palamides, Courtney Pauroso (World Premiere)

The Long Long Night
Director/Screenwriter: Barret O’Brien, Producer: Rory O’Neill Schmitt
It’s been six months since that disastrous night in the motel and these two guys are nowhere near over it. Cast: Mark Duplass, Barret O’Brien (Texas Premiere)

Penelope
Showrunner/Director: Mel Eslyn, Screenwriters: Mark Duplass, Mel Eslyn, Producer: Meghan Mowery
Feeling out of place in modern society, a 16-year-old is drawn into the unknown wilderness, where she begins forming a new life for herself. Cast: Megan Stott, Austin Abrams (Texas Premiere)

Ryley Walker & Friends
Director: Mark Duplass, Producer: Daniel Chelemer
Ryley visits English singer-songwriter Bridget St. John. (World Premiere)

Magic City: An American Fantasy
Showrunner: Bayan Joonam, Director: Charles Todd, Producers: Ashley Brooke, Marlowe Blue
A three-part series exploring the most famous strip club in the world and the celebrities, dancers, and founder who propelled it to its iconic status. Featuring: Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney Sr., Killer Mike, Gail Barney, Aubrey “Drake” Graham, Julian “Juju” Barney, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michael “Lil Mag” Barney Jr., Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Quavo (World Premiere)

Star Trek: Discovery Final Season Premiere
Showrunners: Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi, Producers: Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Screenwriter: Michelle Paradise
Star Trek: Discovery is the hit original sci-fi drama series on Paramount+ and the service’s first original Star Trek series. The upcoming fifth season is also the final season and conclusion to the epic adventures of the U.S.S. Discovery crew. Cast: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio, Callum Keith Rennie (World Premiere)

SXSW will run from March 8-16 in Austin, TX. You can purchase various badges on their website.

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