It has been eight years sinceDuck Dynastyended its iconic run on A&E. However, fans of the hit reality TV series received amazing news at the start of this year, as it was reported thata revival series is in the works, and it is coming home to A&E. Now there is a return date for the Robertson family, as fans are expecting the family to reunite on screen onMay 28 at 9 pm ET/PT.
For fans of the Robertson family, the good news does not stop here; the first season will consist of one-hour episodes,and it will run forten consecutive weeks. Viewers will also not have to worry about a cancellation anytime soon, as the show hasalready been greenlit for a second season. In the revival series, the spotlights are onWillieandKorie Robertson, as they took over Duck Dynasty from fatherPhil Robertsondue tohis declining health.
According to the show’s synopsis,Duck Dynasty: The Revivalwill center on Willie and Korie Robertson as “they navigate life with their growing family of adult children and grandchildren”.Willie and Korie’s family are now part of the next generation of the Robertson family, as they now carry on the legacy at their Louisiana homestead. The synopsis also states thatthe family business will expand beyond ducks, so fans should expect brand-new adventures that await the Robertson family asthey make their reality TV return.
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The synopsis reads that as the show progresses, Willie and Korie will explore the future of Duck Commander, support their children through marriage, parenthood, and entrepreneurship, and workto keep their legacy alive. As Willie and Korie’s family will also be involved with Duck Dynasty and its legacy, fans should expect to see them make regular appearances and watchthe legacy be passed down through generations. However, according to the show’s synopsis, Willie will soon quickly realize that this next generation“isn’t as Robertson as he originally thought.”
Earlier reports stated that members of the Robertson family will be making appearances inDuck Dynasty: The Revival, as familiar faces such asMiss KayandUncle Siwill be returning. However, viewers should not expect to see much of Phil, ashe is experiencing serious health challenges. According to his sonJase Robertson, Phil’s dementia and health conditions arenot getting any better, as the family are now “making them comfortable” and “doing the best we can.”
With the originalDuck Dynastyhaving a successful 11-season run,Duck Dynasty: The Revivalcould also have the same results. The original Duck Dynasty series drewas many as 11.8 million viewers at its peakand becamethe most-watched non-fiction series in cable history. The originalDuck Dynastycast has made the show iconic for many reasons, and the new generation —JohnLuke,Sadie,Will,Bella, andRebecca—could very well makeDuck Dynasty: The Revivalas astonishing as the original.
Duck Dynasty: The Revivalpremieres May 28 at 9 pm ET/PT on A&E.
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