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Viral D&D Parody 'On a Bus' Gets a Surprise Second Season
2 Apr
Summary
- The popular Dropout series 'Dimension 20: On a Bus' returned with a surprise second season.
- Season 2 of 'On a Bus' continues the viral joke from last year, now as a full episode.
- The cast and creator invested significant effort into Season 2, despite its comedic origins.
Dropout has committed to a bit with the surprise release of "Dimension 20: On a Bus" Season 2. This full-episode continuation follows a viral short from last year, featuring a unique Dungeons & Dragons campaign set entirely on a bus.
Initially conceived as a brief joke, the overwhelming popularity of the first installment, which garnered over 6 million views, prompted discussions for a longer format. Creator Katie Marovitch expressed surprise at the original video's reception and the subsequent fan engagement.
Season 2 was filmed in January with the original cast, including Marovitch as Dungeon Master, leading players Jasmine Bhullar, Aabria Iyengar, Matthew Mercer, and Brennan Lee Mulligan. Marovitch noted a significant increase in budget for the second season, even humorously citing a $5,000 budget solely for Cheetos.
Marovitch, a newcomer to D&D when Season 1 premiered, emphasized her dedication to preparing for Season 2. While the initial season was largely improvised, she invested substantial effort in developing bits and a more complicated dice system involving a TI-83 calculator for the second season.
The series is lauded for its unique blend of humor and homage to tabletop role-playing games. Marovitch aimed to balance making fun of D&D with honoring the game and its dedicated players. She expressed optimism about future seasons, playfully promising Seasons 3, 4, and 5, and even envisioning future installments set in space or underwater.
