*Although CBS chose not to move forward with the planned spinoff of “The Neighborhood,” focused on brothers Malcolm and Marty, fans won’t be left hanging. As we reported earlier, key elements of the axed series will now be integrated into Season 8 of “The Neighborhood.”
In an interview with TVLine, Cedric the Entertainer, star and executive producer of the hit sitcom, reassured viewers that the story arc introduced in the Season 7 finale, which doubled as a backdoor pilot for the spinoff, won’t be forgotten. “We love the idea that Malcolm has moved [to Venice],” said Cedric, who wrote the pilot. “We still wanted to make this transition and show the growth of the Fuse Box, which is why we have Marty going back and forth [from Pasadena to Venice].”
The comedian said the creative team “love the idea that Malcolm has moved there,” and “wanted to [make] this transition and show the growth of the Fuse Box, which is why we have Marty going back and forth [from Pasadena to Venice].”
The proposed spinoff was to follow Malcolm (Sheaun McKinney) and Marty (Marcel Spears) as they settled into Venice Beach, exploring their independence in a wildly different cultural environment. While CBS ultimately passed on the series due to budget constraints, Cedric emphasized the creative team’s enthusiasm for the project. “We thought we did a great job,” he said, though he acknowledged networks are “not spending a lot of money” these days.
Despite the disappointment, Cedric remains optimistic. “I want everybody to write in [to CBS],” he urged. “I think people are going to see this season finale and be, like, ‘That’s a great show! Y’all should do that show!’”
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“The Neighborhood” returns for its eighth and final season during the 2025–26 television season.
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