FX renews Baskets for a second season

FX has renewed the comedy series Baskets starring Zach Galifianakis for a second season.

The show was created by Zach Galifianakis, Louis C.K. and Jonathan Krisel and has become the most watched cable primetime comedy series premiere since 2014.

FX president of original programming Eric Schrier said: "Baskets is bold, brilliant and incredibly funny and we could not be happier with the reception it’s received in its breakout first season. Baskets brings together three of the most innovative comedic minds working today, Zach, Louis and Jonathan, and we thank them, the rest of the creative team and the entire cast for everything they’ve done for the series.”

The second season will be shown next year.