Night Court: Kapil Talwalkar Not Returning As Neil In Season 2

There's a new order in the court: Kapil Talwalkar, who played court clerk Neil on NBC's Night Court, will not return for the upcoming Season 2, TVLine has confirmed.

A source tells TVLine that the show wanted to take things in a different direction creatively, with lots of different characters and personalities, more in the vein of the original Night Court. But the source emphasizes that the cast and producers are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Talwalkar, and he will always be a part of the Night Court family.

Fans noticed that Neil didn't appear in Night Court's special holiday episode, which aired on Saturday. Talwalkar, a veteran of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and Charmed, was a series regular when Night Court debuted in January, appearing in all 16 episodes. Season 2 — without Talwalkar — premieres Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 8/7c on NBC.

Additionally, Gary Anthony Williams, who played Flobert in the holiday episode, will be recurring in Season 2.

Will you miss Neil in Season 2, Night Court fans? Hit the comments below and deliver your verdict on the news.