Nurse Jackie Sequel Show With Original Star Gets First Major Update

Summary The Nurse Jackie sequel show with Edie Falco has moved from Showtime to Prime Video, promising a fresh start for the beloved character.

Showtime's minimization of original content makes the move to Prime Video a strategic choice for the show's revival.

The sequel could have the potential to surpass the original show, with Falco's star power and Prime Video's support.

The planned Nurse Jackie sequel show, with original star Edie Falco, has received a major development update. The hit comedy-drama, which became Falco's first leading role post-Sopranos, debuted on Showtime in June 2009, running for seven seasons and 80 episodes, before concluding in June 2015. Nurse Jackie received critical acclaim during its run, and is widely regarded as one of Falco's best television roles, having won her fourth Primetime Emmy Award for her performance. Following the show's conclusion, there was talk of a Nurse Jackie season 8 renewal, with a sequel show entering development in early 2023.

And now, after first being reported that the project was in the works at Showtime, it seems that the project has now moved to Prime Video, according to reports from Variety. The plot will follow Jackie, after clinging to life in the series finale, who is back on her feet, despite having lost her nursing license, and is trying to be good in a world where being bad is often the best approach. The show will be written by Liz Flahive and Abe Sylvia, who will also executive produce along with Falco and Bob Greenblatt.

Can The Nurse Jackie Sequel Match The Success Of The Original Show?

Nurse Jackie's move from Showtime to Prime Video does not come as a huge surprise, especially given the fact that the premium cable channel now only has a handful of shows on its slate. There are always risks associated with a show moving networks, and it doesn't always work out, but in this case it feels as though it could be the right move for Nurse Jackie. Showtime once boasted a plethora of successful shows like Dexter, Homeland, and Shameless, but these days, it is not the force it used to be.

Prime Video has grown its film and TV production department in recent times, and the network is one of the best places for new shows and revivals to find their feet. Nurse Jackie has an established audience, which should help the sequel hit the ground running, and the streamer is definitely a studio known for taking risks, by allowing showrunners creative freedom to tell their stories more effectively. There are plenty of positives to this, and for Nurse Jackie's sequel revival to be a success, the show will need to take risks, push boundaries, and also capture the essence of the original.

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If the Nurse Jackie sequel show is given a chance to flourish, it could wind up being another huge hit for Prime Video, and a solid entry as the studio looks to expand its repertoire. Viewers will be hopeful the writers and showrunner can work in tandem to take the show to new heights, and possibly even surpass the original Nurse Jackie show. Falco's star power should also play a prominent role in helping the show become successful, and secure a long-term legacy on the streamer, and she could even scoop another award in the process.

Source: Variety