Paramount+ Sets September Premiere for Martin Spinoff The Varnell Hill Show

Paramount+ has confirmed The Varnell Hill Show, a spinoff of Fox's Martin (1992–97), premieres September 2026 — the first scripted extension of that universe since the original ended. The eight-episode season launches with two episodes on 1 September, then weekly Tuesdays through 13 October. Tommy Davidson returns as Varnell Hill. Bentley Kyle Evans is showrunner; Martin Lawrence executive-produces. (Variety, 5 August 2026)