The Diplomat is coming back for a fifth season. Netflix has renewed the political thriller starring Keri Russell, just weeks after its fourth season premiered. The series also stars Rufus Sewell, Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford. No premiere date has been announced. (Variety)
Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner has exited Eddie Murphy‘s upcoming Peacock drama The Chairman. Weiner reportedly departed over creative differences with producers. A replacement creative team is already in place, although the writers’ room will pause for two weeks. Murphy remains attached to star and executive produce. (Variety)
Apple TV has renewed Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for a third season. The Godzilla universe series will also have a new showrunner. The series stars Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell and explores the secret organization that tracks giant monsters known as Titans. (Variety)
Television writer and producer Earl Barret has died. Barret was best known for ceating the 1980s sitcom Too Close for Comfort, starring Ted Knight. He also wrote on over 30 shows — including Batman, Bewitched, The Andy Griffith Show, Sanford and Son and Welcome Back, Kotter. (Variety)