Sitcom favorite “Arrested Development” isn’t leaving Netflix at all thanks to a new deal with Disney.
The exit of the series, which debuted on Fox and continues on Netflix, was reported last month, with both versions of the Bluth family saga being completely shelved on March 15. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the series, which starred Jason Bateman, Jessica Walter, Michael Cera, Tony Hale and Jeffrey Tambor was still available.
Netflix will now become the exclusive home of the Mitchell Hurwitz-created series, meaning Hulu will have to give up the rights to the sitcom’s first three seasons, according to vulture,
“Arrested Development” ran on Fox from 2003 to 2006 and was revived by Netflix in 2013 for two additional seasons. During its Fox run, it garnered six Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2004. The revival was nominated for three more, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Jason Bateman.
The series also starred Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Alia Shawkat, and David Cross, and featured high-profile guest stars such as Liza Minnelli and Henry Winkler.
Ron Howard served as narrator as well as executive producer. Hurwitz executive-produced, wrote and directed several episodes.