Community, the popular TV serial with a cult-like following, was picked by Yahoo Screen last year after it was cancelled by NBC. At the time, a time frame for the sixth season was announced as a vague “see you in the fall”.A premiere date for the anticipated series has been set for March 17, which will see the release of two episodes.
The 13-episode season will release one new episode every Tuesday after the premiere date.
The premiere of Community is a big step by Yahoo to take on digital streaming services like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu. Streaming companies have now started airing original series’ which have brought in a rush of new subscribers.
Netflix and Amazon, both won Golden Globe awards on Sunday for an original series.
Woody Allen, has also signed to make his first-ever television series with Amazon this Tuesday.
The TV Show, Community, revolves around a band of misfits at a community college. The cast includes Joel McHale and Alison Brie.
“It’s the best show of all viewed on anything. I’m not going to say ‘television,’ because it’s not on television,” said McHale, in a video announcing the premiere date. “You know why? It’s better than television.”