IFC sticks with ‘perfect representation’ Maron

US cable channel IFC has renewed its dark comedy Maron for an expanded 13-episode series that will go out next year.

The Fox Television Studios and Apostle show, in which podcaster and comic Marc Maron misguidedly attempts to grow as a comedian and a dad, will comprise an extra three episodes more than the first.

“In many ways, Marc is a perfect representation of IFC and our approach to comedy,” said Jennifer Caserta, president and general manager of IFC. “He also seems to be in need of a less dysfunctional family, so we’re happy he’s returning to ours for an expanded second season.”