INTERVIEW: Jack Tracy on wrapping final season of queer comedy, Danny Will Die Alone
The brilliantly vulgar and hilarious creator spills on season three, his upcoming album Glorify, and his next project: a cosy Christmas movie to be watched with your chosen family.
"If you're about to turn 40 and don’t want it to show you need to whiten your teeth and whiten your hole" LOL, Dekkoo has unleashed the third and final season of its gloriously vulgar, campy and aggressively queer comedy Danny Will Die Alone. Written, directed by and starring triple threat Mr Jack Tracy.
The six episode farewell kicked off earlier this week (on Thursday 12.02.26), with a new instalment dropping weekly and omg it's the most unhinged (in a good way), filthy but wholesome season yet. I wouldn't click play at family movie night though unless you’re ready to make eye contact with your parents during those scenes, just saying!
What began as 10 minute webisodes on Jack’s OnlyFans has evolved into one of Dekkoo’s biggest originals, building a super loyal fanbase thanks to its messy, chaotic and painfully accurate portrayal of gay dating. It’s relatable and ridiculous and "why did I ever send that text?” energy in TV form.
Season three picks up six months after the dramatic season two finale (season one and two are available to binge watch by the way in case you're late to the party), with newly estranged Danny and Matty (Jordan Bell) navigating separate dating adventures in NYC. Expect speed dating, amateur porn platforms, sex workshops and fallout from that divisive polyamory cliffhanger. Fan faves return, surprise guests pop up and Jack’s upcoming album Glorify features throughout the season too.
We caught up with Jack to yap about ending the series, OnlyFans, music and why Danny Will Die Alone resonates so deeply with audiences navigating the chaos of modern queer dating, so let's dive in head first!🤿🌊
DALEYPOP: Hey Jack, hows your day going so far and what are you up to after we finish yapping?
JACK TRACY: I'm good! It’s all about promo these days. Just getting the word out there about Danny and my upcoming movie. DALEYPOP: I can only imagine, we'll get into the film in a bit but first, for our readers who somehow haven't discovered Danny Will Die Alone yet, how did the show first come to life and how would you describe it without giving too much away?
JACK TRACY: The show started as a pandemic era web series where we follow Danny on a series of horrible dates. By season two, we expanded the story into full half hour episodes, which gave us more room to explore Danny’s world. He’s a jaded, fourth wall breaking character, surfing through dating apps in search of love, but it’s never simple. There’s always some underlying tension or current situationship bubbling beneath the surface and that adds layers of chaos and humour.
DALEYPOP: Season 3 is the final season, right?! Why does it have to end and was 3 seasons always the plan? I know all good things come to an end though as Nelly Furtado taught me....
JACK TRACY: Yeah it's the final season, I would’ve kept going as long as they wanted but the decision was unfortunately made to end it.
DALEYPOP: The new episodes dive into OnlyFans culture, dating divorcees, navigating sex parties and more, giving an even bolder and more honest look at modern queer life. How much of that is pulled from your own dating experiences and how much is pure imagination?
JACK TRACY: Every episode starts with a kernel of truth. Some of the episodes are exaggerations but a lot of them are straightforward retellings....I’ve had a crazy life!
DALEYPOP: The series has built such a loyal following. What does it feel like seeing people genuinely connect with Danny and his chaotic and painfully relatable world?
JACK TRACY: I truly have the best fans and I love interacting with them. It’s incredibly rewarding to see people not only watch the show but really connect with it, to see themselves in Danny’s messiness, his mistakes, his hope and all the chaos in between. When people DM me saying an episode made them laugh on a bad day or feel less alone in their own dating disasters, that means everything. As a creator, you put so much of yourself into a character like Danny, so knowing that vulnerability resonates with people is honestly the most fulfilling part of the whole experience.
DALEYPOP: What’s been the most unexpected, wild or maybe even unhinged reaction you’ve had from someone about the show?
JACK TRACY: Honestly, the most unexpected thing was discovering that someone had created a full on Instagram fan account dedicated to the show, posting clips and moments from the series. I never imagined that happening.
DALEYPOP: I’m curious, how do you think modern queer dating in New York compares to queer dating in Brighton here in the UK?
JACK TRACY: I dated a Brit for a long time in NYC so I’ve had a little window into that cultural difference, but I haven’t actually been in the UK dating scene myself so I couldn't tell you. But I find that in New York there is very little intentional dating. People just kind of hope something spectacular is going to get dropped in front of them and not really do any work to investigate a person. There’s a lot of swiping, a lot of options, and a kind of “next best thing” mentality. People can be hesitant to really invest time in getting to know someone beyond the surface because there’s always another profile waiting.
DALEYPOP: You’re clearly a multi-hyphenate: comedian, actor, musician, writer, director, plus you self produce your music videos. Where does all that creativity come from? (Asking for a friend with zero talent.)
JACK TRACY: I love the “asking for a friend” disclaimer. I promise there’s no such thing as zero talent, just different outlets. Ever since I was a kid, I had varied interests, all the way from the creative side to the academic side. My life has always been about balancing.
A lot of the skills I have today were born of necessity.
There was something I wanted to get done, and so sometimes you have to do it yourself.
DALEYPOP: Can we expect new music and new music videos from you in 2026?
JACK TRACY: Yes! My brand new album Glorify is out on March 20. As for music videos, I don't think I'll be doing any this year. As much as I love creating them, and I really do, they’re expensive, especially when you’re self-producing. Right now, I’m being intentional about where I put my resources. I’m crowdfunding for my next big project which is a queer Christmas movie called The Naughty List. That’s where my creative energy (and budget!) is going. It’s always a balancing act between music and film for me, but I’m really excited about what’s coming next.
DALEYPOP: We’ll be sharing your crowdfunding page at the end of this interview, the world always needs more queer content! Who would you say are your biggest comedy and/or musical inspirations?
JACK TRACY: Thank you! My biggest musical inspiration has to be Janet Jackson. My earliest comedy inspiration is probably The Simpsons. I grew up absorbing that rhythm of humour.
The satire, the absurdity, the rapid fire jokes layered with surprisingly sharp social commentary. It taught me that comedy can be silly and smart at the same time. Even now, I think that blend of chaos and emotional truth sneaks into my work. I love humour that feels outrageous on the surface but has something very real beating underneath it.
DALEYPOP: A very important question: what was the last thing you Googled, and would it raise eyebrows if someone saw your search history or...?
JACK TRACY: I’m usually googling some arcane fact about the Star Trek universe.
DALEYPOP: Who's your crush of the day?
JACK TRACY: I know this is probably the least fun answer but I don’t really do crushes. I’ve never really been someone who pines over people from afar, if I’m interested in someone, it’s usually because we’re actually connecting in real life or we’re already in some kind of relationship. Fantasy doesn’t hold my attention the way reality does.
Someone once asked me who my celebrity crush was, and I genuinely couldn’t think of a single person I give any thought to.
It’s not that I don’t appreciate beauty or talent but I don’t project onto people I don’t know. For me, attraction is about energy, interaction, chemistry. It’s built in conversation, in shared experience, in the little unscripted moments. So I guess my crush of the day would have to be someone who can surprise me in real life, not someone on a screen.
DALEYPOP: Finally, where and when can we watch season three of Danny Will Die Alone annnnnd what kind of stories are you excited to share next, are there any new projects bubbling away? Wait, tell us about your upcoming Christmas movie!
JACK TRACY: Season three of Danny Will Die Alone is officially streaming now, exclusively on Dekkoo. It’s the third and final season so this is the chapter where everything really comes to a head. If you’re a new subscriber, you can use the code THIRDTIME to get 33% off a three month subscription, which feels very on brand for season three!✨
This season is bigger emotionally. It’s vulgar and still funny but Danny’s forced to confront some harder truths about himself.
I’m really proud of how it wraps up his story without sanding down the rough edges. As for what’s next….well I’m currently crowdfunding my next project, which is a queer Christmas movie called The Naughty List. I love Christmas movies but I’ve always wanted to see one that reflects our community in a way that’s unapologetic and chaotic and still full of heart. You can follow me on Instagram to keep up with the crowdfunding campaign and behind the scenes updates. I’m really excited about building something that feels festive but also fearless. If all goes to plan, The Naughty List is going to be the kind of holiday movie you watch every December with a cocktail in hand and your chosen family on the couch.
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