Speaking to city council members, LA's chief film liaison, Steve Kang, expressed high confidence in the show's return. "I can say with confidence that they are very happy with the concierge service that we were able to provide [on Season 1], and they will be returning to Los Angeles for a second season next year," Kang stated.

While Fox and 'Baywatch' producer Fremantle have remained tight-lipped, declining to comment on the early buzz, sources indicate an optimistic outlook from Fox executives ahead of the series' January premiere. An official renewal is typically contingent on first-season performance, but the city's significant investment – including a substantial $21.1 million (40%) tax credit from the California Film Commission – underscores the rationale behind these forward-looking preparations.

The city's commitment extended to providing a specialized 'concierge service,' navigating complex regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions. This bespoke support allowed the production to film at renowned spots, including the historic Venice Lifeguard Operations Station, a crucial backdrop for the series.

Councilwoman Traci Park, representing the 11th district of Los Angeles, highlighted the success, asking, "Now we know Baywatch is going to be back for Season 2…are there some things that we took from that experience, changes that we can make, operational changes that might be helpful?" Her question arose during the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Ad Hoc Committee on Film, Entertainment and Creative Industry. Chaired by Adrin Nazarian, this committee aims to streamline permitting, reduce fees, and actively draw more productions back to Los Angeles, leveraging successful collaborations like that with 'Baywatch'.