typically shown. Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video produced the show, and Jason Sudeikis, Joe Kelly, and Zach Kanin were executive producers. Robinson and Richardson also wrote for the show. Cast and filming Detroiters was shot on-location in Detroit; filming locations included Belle Isle, Hamtramck, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the headquarters of Little Caesars. Many of the commercials shown throughout the series are based on actual spots that showed in the 1990s in the area. The show hired over 200 people from Detroit, including cast members Lailani Ledesma, Christopher Powell, and Shawntay Dalon. The theme song was written by local artist and shoe entrepreneur Rick Williams. Release Season 1 of Detroiters premiered on February 7, 2017 on Comedy Central. The show was renewed and season 2 premiered on June 21, 2018. Cancellation On December 11, 2018, it was announced that Comedy Central had chosen not to pick up the show for a third season. Along with the announcement, Richardson tweeted, "Maybe it will find a home elsewhere, who knows?" Comedian Seth Meyers wrote an op-ed for Vulture where he advocated for another network to pick up the show. Broadcast Internationally, the series premiered in Australia on The Comedy Channel on February 13, 2017. Reception Detroiters received positive reviews from television critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 88%, based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Proudly stupid yet surprisingly soulful, Detroiters showcases an impressive level of commitment from its charming, well-matched leads – and balances its goofy humor with an equal helping of heart." On Metacritic, the first season holds a score of 75 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating generally favorable reviews." The second season received a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. References External links 2010s American sitcoms 2017 American television series debuts 2018 American television series endings Comedy Central original programming English-language television shows Television series by Broadway Video Television shows set in Detroit