“Twenties” took years to get on the air, but it hasn’t taken nearly so long to find a devoted following. Deadline reports that BET has renewed the critically acclaimed series, which ranks as the No.1 new comedy series on cable for African-Americans 18-49, for a second season. BET is also betting on the comedy’s awards potential. The network announced a For Your Consideration (FYC) partnership with Showtime, which will air Season 1 starting July 6.

Based on Waithe’s web series of the same name, “Twenties” tells the story of Hattie (Jonica T. Gibbs), a queer Black woman who dreams of making it as a screenwriter in LA, and her BFFs, Marie (Christina Elmore, “Insecure”), a film exec, and Nia (Gabrielle Graham, “On the Basis of Sex”), a yoga instructor.

Waithe created the series and serves as a writer and exec producer. BET first started developing the project in 2014.

“The first season of ‘Twenties,’ led by the incredible Jonica T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, and Gabrielle Graham, was a joy to watch in every sense,” said Scott Mills, President of BET. “BET has always been about empowering and elevating black stories and we’re so excited to see where Lena Waithe and Susan Fales-Hill’s remarkable vision takes us in the second season.”

Waithe added, “It took a long time to get this show on the air, but it was absolutely worth the wait. I needed this phenomenal cast and crew to make it happen. I’m looking forward to continuing this journey with this amazing group of people and our incredible viewers.”

In 2017 Waithe won an Emmy for co-writing “Master of None’s” “Thanksgiving” episode, which was inspired by her own coming out process.

Waithe penned the script for “Queen & Slim,” Melina Matsoukas’ feature debut. She created ”The Chi” and “Boomerang.” The former is currently its third season on Showtime and the latter concluded its second season on BET in April. No word on whether “Boomerang,” which is inspired by the 1992 film of the same name, will return for a third season.