In a move that’s already sending shockwaves through reality TV fandom, Chrisley Knows Best is officially getting a follow-up series — but with a stunning twist

no one can ignore: Todd and Julie Chrisley will not be part of it. Yes, the very parents who built the Chrisley empire are absent from the next chapter.

According to multiple industry insiders, Lifetime has quietly greenlit a new unscripted series centered on the Chrisley children as they navigate life after scandal,

separation, and a complete family reset. While the working title remains under wraps, sources describe the project as “raw, emotional, and drastically different” from the glossy, joke-filled USA Network hit fans once knew.

This isn’t Chrisley Knows Best 2.0.
This is survival mode.

A Chrisley World Turned Upside Down

For nearly a decade, Todd Chrisley’s sharp tongue, extravagant lifestyle, and rigid family rules defined the franchise. Julie played the calm counterbalance — the steady presence behind the chaos. Their absence isn’t just noticeable. It’s foundational.

Producers reportedly made the decision early on that the follow-up series would not include Todd or Julie in any on-camera capacity. Instead, the focus shifts to Savannah, Chase, Grayson, and extended family members as they attempt to rebuild their lives under an entirely new reality — one shaped by legal fallout, public judgment, and emotional loss.

One insider described the tone as “less comedy, more consequences.”

Savannah Takes Center Stage — Ready or Not

At the heart of the series is Savannah Chrisley, who has effectively become the emotional and logistical anchor of the family. Cameras are expected to follow her as she juggles business ventures, guardianship responsibilities, and the crushing pressure of being the most visible Chrisley left standing.

This version of Savannah isn’t the polished pageant queen viewers once saw. Sources say the show leans heavily into her exhaustion, faith struggles, and moments of doubt — scenes that would have never made it past the edit during the USA Network era.

“She’s not trying to be perfect anymore,” one production source revealed. “She’s just trying to hold everything together.”

Chase and the Fallout of Fame

Chase Chrisley’s storyline reportedly explores the darker side of growing up on reality TV. With fame fading and family dynamics fractured, the series follows his attempts to redefine himself outside the shadow of his father’s larger-than-life persona.

Expect conversations about identity, resentment, and the cost of loyalty — themes that were previously buried beneath punchlines and luxury cars.

Why Lifetime? And Why Now?

Lifetime’s involvement signals a deliberate tonal shift. Known for emotionally driven storytelling, the network is leaning into the real-life consequences of public scandal rather than escapism. Executives reportedly see the Chrisleys’ next chapter as a cautionary tale — not a redemption arc, but a reckoning.

“This isn’t about pretending nothing happened,” an insider said. “It’s about what happens after everything falls apart.”

Fans Are Already Divided

Reaction online has been explosive. Some fans applaud the move, saying the kids deserve to tell their own stories without Todd’s dominating presence. Others argue that Chrisley Knows Best without Todd and Julie isn’t really Chrisley Knows Best at all.

Still, curiosity is winning.

Because love them or hate them, the Chrisleys know how to draw attention — and this stripped-down, emotionally exposed version of the family may be the most compelling yet.

One thing is certain:
This isn’t a comeback.
It’s a confrontation.

And Lifetime is betting viewers won’t be able to look away.