<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> External links </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Website </Td> </Tr> <P> Atlanta is an American comedy - drama television series created by and starring Donald Glover, who also serves as a writer and director . Atlanta portrays two cousins navigating the Atlanta rap scene in an effort to improve their lives and the lives of their families . FX ordered the pilot to a 10 - episode season in October 2015 . Two weeks after the series premiered on September 6, 2016, FX renewed the series for a second season . The second season, titled Atlanta: Robbin' Season, premiered on March 1, 2018 . </P> <P> The show has received critical acclaim and various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series--Musical or Comedy and Best Actor--Television Series Musical or Comedy for Glover, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series . Glover's Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series was the first ever awarded to an African - American . </P>

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