EXCLUSIVE: Kerry Washington and Tracy McMillan Share What to Expect On Season 2 of Unprisoned

The highly anticipated second season of UnPrisoned, starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo, has finally arrived on Hulu. It promises viewers a unique blend of humor and heart.

The series, loosely based on Tracy McMillan’s life, follows Paige (Washington), a single mother whose world is turned upside down when her father, Edwin Alexander (Lindo), is released from prison and moves in with her.

In an exclusive interview, Kerry Washington and Tracy McMillan discussed what fans can expect from the new season.

Washington explains the show’s premise: “Like Tracy, as you said, the show is inspired by Tracy’s life and her dad, bless him, who was in and out of prison her whole life, but in for the majority of her life. And but when you meet Tracy, she is light. You know, she is a miracle and she walks through the world with a lot of joy and laughter. She has an incredible perspective. And so I think that’s what you get when you watch the show. You really get the reality and the truth of many of the circumstances that Tracy walked through, but also her particular hilarious take on the world.”

McMillan, whose real-life experiences form the backbone of the series, emphasizes the role of humor in addressing serious issues.

She says, “When you’re being really honest. Yeah. It’s funny. I mean, we were saying this earlier. It’s like, you know, God is everywhere. And I mean, really like God is the humor. That’s where you go, Oh, okay. No one’s not having a human experience. So how do we bring like maximum perspective to the, you know, goings on?”

The show aims to humanize the idea of criminals re-entering the real world, portraying them as complex individuals capable of being caring parents. This approach aligns with McMillan’s unique perspective as someone who grew up with an incarcerated parent.

Washington reveals an exciting new element for Season 2: “I think in season two, we really lean into the idea that the whole family needs healing, that it’s not just him, that we all have stuff that we’re working on and working through. And we go into family therapy to try to do that. And hilarity ensues. John Stamos plays our family therapist and he is just bananas.”

Both Washington and McMillan reflect on the importance of tough conversations and vulnerability in the show. McMillan adds, “So it’s just about what are you going to activate as you move through life? The positive or negative aspect? How are you going to carry it your issues?”

As “UnPrisoned” enters its second season, it continues to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system with a perfect balance of humor and heart, promising viewers an entertaining and thought-provoking journey of family healing.

All eight episodes are available on Hulu on July 17th