ABC Bets on Season 2 for R.J. Decker, Completing Its Scripted Renewal Sweep

ABC has renewed its freshman drama R.J. Decker, starring Scott Speedman, for a second season, completing ABC’s renewal sweep of all scripted series for the 2026‑27 season. The network notes solid early performance and Hulu viewership, with Speedman’s star power and the show’s trajectory helping in renewal talks, while also signaling a possible expansion of The Rookie: North and suggesting slightly trimmed orders for some other series to accommodate an expanded slate. R.J. Decker is produced by 20th Television, with Rob Doherty as showrunner and executive producers Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman, Carl Hiaasen and Jason Tracey.