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HBO Gives Two-Season Order to Animated Comedy ‘Merrick & Treves’ From ‘Archer’ Alums

HBO has given a two-season order to the new half-hour animated comedy “Merrick & Treves,” which comes from three alums from FX’s long-running “Archer”: Adam…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by Variety

13 Oct 2026, 20:30 IST Updated 1 hour ago 1 min read 0 views

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Variety reports: HBO has given a two-season order to the new half-hour animated comedy “Merrick & Treves,” which comes from three alums from FX’s long-running “Archer”: Adam Reed, Casey Willis and Lucky Yates.

Here’s the logline: “Set inside Queen Victoria’s top-secret Royal Temporal Constabulary, ‘Merrick & Treves’ follows a team of unlikely heroes as they voyage back.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include HBO Gives Two-Season Order, Treves’ From and Animated Comedy.

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Location: United States · Americas
Reported by: Variety
First reported: 13 Oct 2026, 20:30 IST
Key names: HBO Gives Two-Season Order, Treves’ From, Animated Comedy, Archer’ Alums
Section: Entertainment