The Circus trailer offers a look at the return of Showtime’s political documentary series
Today, Showtime revealed that they have ordered a new season of the hit political documentary series The Circus: Inside the Greatest Politcal Show on Earth. Returning Sunday, March 19 at 8:00pm ET/PT, the show will examine the riveting and unprecedented events unfolding – both inside and outside the Beltway – in President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. You can watch a new The Circus trailer in the player below.
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The Circus is hosted by New York Times best-selling co-authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann (Game Change and Double Down). Mark McKinnon will return in a producing role with occasional guest appearances. The real-time documentary series will follow the circus of American politics, political culture and government – capturing pivotal moments, featuring interviews with key figures, and offering critical analysis of the stories behind each week’s headlines.
“During the historic drama of the 2016 election, ‘The Circus’ was a compulsively watchable series, providing unparalleled access and critical insight,” said David Nevins, President and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “Presented weekly in real time, the show was also a real breakthrough for documentaries on television. Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, and Mark McKinnon are some of the most respected and compelling voices in politics, and given the breathtaking pace of developments in the Trump presidency, we are pleased to be able get them back on the air with new episodes.”
The Circus: Inside the Greatest Politcal Show on Earth is produced by Left/Right (a part of Red Arrow Entertainment Group) for Showtime. Mark Halperin, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Banks Tarver, and Ken Druckerman serve as executive producers.
What do you think of the new The Circus trailer? Will you be tuning in for the new season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Get an in-depth look at the first 100 days of the Trump administration when #SHOCircus returns for a new season Sun 3/19 on @Showtime. pic.twitter.com/UDxpFc7qv5
— The Circus (@SHO_TheCircus) February 27, 2017
