As a huge fan of reality TV and someone who has closely followed the real estate industry, I can’t help but be thrilled about the success of “Owning Manhattan” on Netflix. Having watched the series since its debut in June 2024, I was instantly hooked by the drama and suspense surrounding Ryan Serhant and his team of luxury real estate brokers in New York City. The show’s unique blend of high-stakes deals and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the lives of these professionals resonated deeply with me, as I could relate to the fierce competition and drive for success that permeates the real estate world.
In June 2024, Owning Manhattan made its debut on Netflix, joining an welcoming market of real estate shows. With popular series like Selling Sunset and Buying Beverly Hills already established, the newcomer found a warm reception from viewers and quickly gained popularity.
The reality show, focusing on Ryan Serhant and his New York City luxury real estate broker team, debuted in the top 10 daily rankings as an increasing number of viewers became captivated by the drama. At present, Netflix has yet to announce plans for a second season of “Owning Manhattan,” but Serhant remains optimistic and has proposed concepts for potential future installments.
In an interview with Variety, Serhant shared that the first season laid the foundation for what was to come, giving viewers a glimpse of bigger and better things in store. Although the sale of one of NYC’s priciest listings, which wasn’t closed at the end of season 1, was part of this promise, future seasons would undoubtedly delve deeper into the chaos and excitement that follows.
Owning Manhattan could franchise with spinoffs, too
Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbelly, the showrunners of “Owning Manhattan,” expressed their eagerness to delve deeper into the series’ world by producing a second season. They shared with “Variety,” “We’re excited for audiences to become better acquainted with this team. We’ll need more than eight episodes to fully explore their stories.” Undoubtedly, fans would be thrilled to have access to additional episodes to savor!
Serhant and the World of Wonder team are considering expanding “Owning” beyond the current series. This could involve launching new versions in different parts of the US, similar to how Netflix has grown its “Selling” and “Buying” franchises. Miami, Florida is one possible location for this expansion, making it “Owning Miami.” This title sounds intriguing.
Netflix has yet to reveal if they will renew or create a spin-off of the series since its premiere just over a month ago. Normally, Netflix evaluates viewing data during the initial month and then the following three months before making a decision. However, the timeframe for renewal decisions can vary for unscripted content. Fingers crossed that we’ll learn the show’s fate in the upcoming couple of months.
Ryan Serhant addresses Jonathan’s claims
As a longtime fan of reality TV shows, I’m thrilled to see that Million Dollar Listing New York continues to be a hit among viewers. But what really piques my interest is the buzz surrounding the upcoming season 2. The behind-the-scenes drama has already started making headlines with some Serhant brokers departing from the company.
In an interview with Variety, Serhant responded to Jonathan’s allegations but denied any involvement in the matter. He simply stated, “I don’t have the bandwidth to deal with past or present workplace disputes.” According to him, what transpired on the show was accurate and he holds no grudges against anyone for managing their own stories.
Serhant mentioned that finding new employees and stars for “Owning Manhattan” won’t be an issue due to the massive increase in interest since the show’s premiere. His website traffic surged by a staggering 2000% and he receives approximately 20 applications every minute. To accommodate this influx, he has encouraged potential applicants to apply directly. Thus, he’s confidently moving forward with the next phase of his business, whether it’s filmed or not.
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2024-07-16 19:34