HBO Revives Girls for Limited Run

HBO has announced a limited-run revival of the comedy series Girls, with production scheduled to begin in 2027.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Women’s Clothing

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HBO announced a limited-run revival of Girls, the series created by Lena Dunham that ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017. Production for the revival is set to begin in 2027.

Why it matters

The announcement brings back one of the defining comedy-drama series of its era for a new run. It also shows how streaming services are returning to previously successful titles for limited engagements.

Girls ran for six consecutive seasons from 2012 to 2017, and holds an 89% Tomatometer rating and a 76% Popcornmeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The revival's episode count, cast details and premiere date remain unannounced.

The players

HBO

HBO is a premium American television network and streaming service that has produced many critically acclaimed series.

Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham is an American writer, director and actress who created and starred in Girls.

Allison Williams

Allison Williams is an American actress known for her role as Marnie Michaels in Girls and later for Get Out.

The details

Lena Dunham first discussed a revival with Allison Williams, who played Marnie Michaels, before approaching HBO. Dunham called Williams to propose the idea, and the project was then brought to the network.

2012: Girls began airing.
2017: Girls concluded after six seasons.
2027: Production on the revival is set to begin.

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Legacy Revival

The Girls revival follows a pattern of networks reviving earlier hit series for limited runs rather than open-ended continuations. It marks a return to a show that concluded after six seasons in 2017.

Girls streams in the United States on HBO Max and Hulu, so current viewers can watch the original six seasons on either service. The revival's platform and release format have not yet been confirmed.

The takeaway

Viewers who want to prepare for the revival can revisit the original six seasons of Girls, which are available to stream in the United States on HBO Max and Hulu. Keeping an eye on official HBO announcements will reveal the premiere date and cast once they are confirmed.