For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit the short-lived anthology horror satire “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters,” which aired on TruTV back in 2018.
Although these days it’s known mainly as the channel on cable that plays “Impractical Jokers” all day, every day, back in 2018, Tru TV sought out to try some different programming. After successfully pulling away from their line up of reality shows, the network aimed to deliver a hefty line up of original comedy series, many of which ended up being damn good.
Among the line up introduced, there was “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” Comedian, actor, and director Goldthwait is no stranger to the horror genre (I loved his found footage film Willow Creek), and was the mastermind behind this delightfully unusual horror anthology series. Every week, “Misfits & Monsters” told a variety of half hour stories, all of which were a healthy mix of dark comedy,...
Although these days it’s known mainly as the channel on cable that plays “Impractical Jokers” all day, every day, back in 2018, Tru TV sought out to try some different programming. After successfully pulling away from their line up of reality shows, the network aimed to deliver a hefty line up of original comedy series, many of which ended up being damn good.
Among the line up introduced, there was “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” Comedian, actor, and director Goldthwait is no stranger to the horror genre (I loved his found footage film Willow Creek), and was the mastermind behind this delightfully unusual horror anthology series. Every week, “Misfits & Monsters” told a variety of half hour stories, all of which were a healthy mix of dark comedy,...
- 12/23/2023
- by Felix Vasquez Jr
- bloody-disgusting.com
[Editor’s note: The below article was originally published on March 27, 2020. It has been expanded from the 50 greatest TV comedies of all time to 75, as of February 24, 2023.]
Comedy rules are made to be broken. If all laughter comes from some great psychological misdirect, then it follows that the funniest series are the ones that continue to take the unexpected routes.
But sometimes a comedy is memorable because of the rules that it inadvertently puts in place. Some foundational TV series have endured not because they were ratings or cultural juggernauts in their time, but because their spiritual descendants dotted programming lineups years — maybe even decades — after their cameras stopped rolling. As in other realms of entertainment, the TV comedies that endure and that are worth revisiting manage to speak to something brewing in their day and the audiences watching generations after. Sometimes it’s a matter of seeing how much the idea of good governance has changed since some starry-eyed optimists in Indiana closed up shop just a few years ago. Other times, it’s recognizing how...
Comedy rules are made to be broken. If all laughter comes from some great psychological misdirect, then it follows that the funniest series are the ones that continue to take the unexpected routes.
But sometimes a comedy is memorable because of the rules that it inadvertently puts in place. Some foundational TV series have endured not because they were ratings or cultural juggernauts in their time, but because their spiritual descendants dotted programming lineups years — maybe even decades — after their cameras stopped rolling. As in other realms of entertainment, the TV comedies that endure and that are worth revisiting manage to speak to something brewing in their day and the audiences watching generations after. Sometimes it’s a matter of seeing how much the idea of good governance has changed since some starry-eyed optimists in Indiana closed up shop just a few years ago. Other times, it’s recognizing how...
- 2/25/2023
- by Ben Travers and Steve Greene
- Indiewire
1. “Bridgerton” Season 2 (available March 25)
Why Should I Watch? Shondaland’s hit period drama returns in March with a second season focused on Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest of the high-society family’s offspring, who’s searching for his ideal partner. But Anthony’s idea of the perfect bride has little to do with true love, even though his standards remain astronomically high, so when he sets his sights on Edwina (Charithra Chandran), her sister Kate (Simone Ashley) does everything she can to nix the ill-fated romance. Get ready for a heated love triangle sure to set fire to a few of fancy gowns.
Bonus Reason: “Bridgerton” was nominated for 12 Emmys in its first well-received season, and Netflix reported the hourlong soap netted enough viewers to rank as the streamer’s second most-watched series of all time. Still, questions linger about the show’s long-term viability. Breakout star Regé-Jean Page...
Why Should I Watch? Shondaland’s hit period drama returns in March with a second season focused on Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest of the high-society family’s offspring, who’s searching for his ideal partner. But Anthony’s idea of the perfect bride has little to do with true love, even though his standards remain astronomically high, so when he sets his sights on Edwina (Charithra Chandran), her sister Kate (Simone Ashley) does everything she can to nix the ill-fated romance. Get ready for a heated love triangle sure to set fire to a few of fancy gowns.
Bonus Reason: “Bridgerton” was nominated for 12 Emmys in its first well-received season, and Netflix reported the hourlong soap netted enough viewers to rank as the streamer’s second most-watched series of all time. Still, questions linger about the show’s long-term viability. Breakout star Regé-Jean Page...
- 3/6/2022
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Starz is going Casual in South Asia. The global streamer’s Lionsgate Play is partnering with Lionsgate Television on its first Indian original series, a remake of Lgtv’s comedy that ran 2015-18 on Hulu.
The news comes after launched its direct-to-consumer Ott app Lionsgate Play in the country last year. Casual will kick off the service’s first original slate for the Indian and South Asian market.
The original series followed a dysfunctional family with a bachelor brother (Tommy Dewey) and his newly divorced sister (Michaela Watkins). Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating while living under one roof again and raising a teenager (Tara Lynne Barr). The Indian Casual will star former Miss Universe Lara Dutta as the sister and Prateik Babbar as her brother and be directed by Bollywood filmmaker Kunal Kohli.
“Lionsgate Play...
The news comes after launched its direct-to-consumer Ott app Lionsgate Play in the country last year. Casual will kick off the service’s first original slate for the Indian and South Asian market.
The original series followed a dysfunctional family with a bachelor brother (Tommy Dewey) and his newly divorced sister (Michaela Watkins). Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating while living under one roof again and raising a teenager (Tara Lynne Barr). The Indian Casual will star former Miss Universe Lara Dutta as the sister and Prateik Babbar as her brother and be directed by Bollywood filmmaker Kunal Kohli.
“Lionsgate Play...
- 2/24/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: HBO Max has opted not to proceed with Red Bird Lane, its drama pilot starring Susan Sarandon.
Red Bird Lane, written by Sara Gran and directed by David Slade, is a psychological thriller that follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house, all for different reasons. Upon their mysterious and coincidental arrival, the strangers realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Kiersey Clemons, Isidora Goreshter, Danny Huston, Ash Santos, Fiana Dourif, Dizzie Harris, Tara Lynne Barr and Crispin Glover co-starred in the pilot, executive produced by Gran, Slade, John Wells and Erin Jontow. Warner Bros. Television was the studio.
HBO Max employs a mix of pilot and straight-to-series orders. The streamer recently picked up another drama pilot, Julia, to series.
Red Bird Lane, written by Sara Gran and directed by David Slade, is a psychological thriller that follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house, all for different reasons. Upon their mysterious and coincidental arrival, the strangers realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Kiersey Clemons, Isidora Goreshter, Danny Huston, Ash Santos, Fiana Dourif, Dizzie Harris, Tara Lynne Barr and Crispin Glover co-starred in the pilot, executive produced by Gran, Slade, John Wells and Erin Jontow. Warner Bros. Television was the studio.
HBO Max employs a mix of pilot and straight-to-series orders. The streamer recently picked up another drama pilot, Julia, to series.
- 2/10/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Peacock has made various titles from Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network available, and HBO Max renewed “12 Dates of Christmas” for a second season.
Casting
HBO Max revealed that “Red Bird Lane” has added Crispin Glover to its cast of series regulars, while James Urbaniak, Jamie Clayton, Rya Kihlstedt, Grantham Coleman and Damon Dayoub are set to guest star. Recurring guest stars include . “Red Bird Lane” is a thriller revolving around a house in isolation. Eight different people show up to the house for various different reasons before coming to the realization that they are being met with much more than anticipated. Previously announced series regulars include Susan Sarandon, Kiersey Clemons, Isidora Goreshter, Danny Huston, Ash Santos, Fiana Dourif, Dizzie Harris and Tara Lynne Barr.
Renewals
HBO Max renewed dating reality series “12 Dates of Christmas” for Season 2. The initial season premiered this year on Nov.
Casting
HBO Max revealed that “Red Bird Lane” has added Crispin Glover to its cast of series regulars, while James Urbaniak, Jamie Clayton, Rya Kihlstedt, Grantham Coleman and Damon Dayoub are set to guest star. Recurring guest stars include . “Red Bird Lane” is a thriller revolving around a house in isolation. Eight different people show up to the house for various different reasons before coming to the realization that they are being met with much more than anticipated. Previously announced series regulars include Susan Sarandon, Kiersey Clemons, Isidora Goreshter, Danny Huston, Ash Santos, Fiana Dourif, Dizzie Harris and Tara Lynne Barr.
Renewals
HBO Max renewed dating reality series “12 Dates of Christmas” for Season 2. The initial season premiered this year on Nov.
- 12/17/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Six more characters are coming to the pilot for HBO Max’s psychological thriller Red Bird Lane. Crispin Glover will join the cast as a series regular and James Urbaniak, Jamie Clayton, Rya Kihlstedt and Grantham Coleman will appear as recurring. Damon Dayoub will guest star.
Red Bird Lane, written by Sara Gran and directed by David Slade, is a psychological thriller that follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house, all for different reasons. Upon their mysterious and coincidental arrival, the strangers realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Glover will play Jonah, a bad man who arrives at the mysterious house in the center of the thriller for money. Glover is known for playing George McFly in Back to the Future and Willard Stiles in Willard. The actor, filmmaker and author has also appeared in American Gods and Alice in Wonderland. He is repped by APA.
Red Bird Lane, written by Sara Gran and directed by David Slade, is a psychological thriller that follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house, all for different reasons. Upon their mysterious and coincidental arrival, the strangers realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Glover will play Jonah, a bad man who arrives at the mysterious house in the center of the thriller for money. Glover is known for playing George McFly in Back to the Future and Willard Stiles in Willard. The actor, filmmaker and author has also appeared in American Gods and Alice in Wonderland. He is repped by APA.
- 12/17/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Crispin Glover is on his way to Red Bird Lane, as one of the latest cast additions to HBO Max’s upcoming psychological horror series.
Announced back in August 2019, Red Bird Lane follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house, all for different reasons, and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them. Susan Sarandon (Ray Donovan) plays Catherine, the strangers’ brilliant and beautiful (and murderous?) hostess. Sara Gran (Southland) penned the pilot.
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Announced back in August 2019, Red Bird Lane follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house, all for different reasons, and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them. Susan Sarandon (Ray Donovan) plays Catherine, the strangers’ brilliant and beautiful (and murderous?) hostess. Sara Gran (Southland) penned the pilot.
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- 12/17/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Susan Sarandon has been cast as the lead of HBO Max’s “Red Bird Lane,” a psychological thriller from John Wells, which is in the pilot stage at the streaming service, an individual with knowledge tells TheWrap.
Other actors joining the project include Kiersey Clemons (“Antebellum”), Isidora Goreshter (“Shameless”), Danny Huston (“Succession”), Ash Santos (“American Horror Story: Apocalypse”), Fiona Dourif (“The Blacklist”), Dizzie Harris (“Shameless”) and Tara Lynne Barr (“Dispatches From Elsewhere”).
“Red Bird Lane” is a psychological thriller about eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house — all for different reasons — and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Academy Award winner Sarandon will play the leading role of a hostess named Catherine, who is described as “brilliant, beautiful, magnetic — and a murderer.”
See below for the descriptions of the other cast members’ roles:
Clemons will play Jane. Jane is a mix of high intelligence and no common sense.
Other actors joining the project include Kiersey Clemons (“Antebellum”), Isidora Goreshter (“Shameless”), Danny Huston (“Succession”), Ash Santos (“American Horror Story: Apocalypse”), Fiona Dourif (“The Blacklist”), Dizzie Harris (“Shameless”) and Tara Lynne Barr (“Dispatches From Elsewhere”).
“Red Bird Lane” is a psychological thriller about eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house — all for different reasons — and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Academy Award winner Sarandon will play the leading role of a hostess named Catherine, who is described as “brilliant, beautiful, magnetic — and a murderer.”
See below for the descriptions of the other cast members’ roles:
Clemons will play Jane. Jane is a mix of high intelligence and no common sense.
- 10/9/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
HBO Max has assembled the cast for its YA drama pilot Red Bird Lane, from John Wells Prods. It will be led by Oscar winner Susan Sarandon, with Kiersey Clemons, Isidora Goreshter, Danny Huston, Ash Santos, Fiona Dourif, Dizzie Harris and Tara Lynne Barr also starring.
Red Bird Lane, written by Sara Gran and directed by David Slade, is a psychological thriller that follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolate house, all for different reasons. Upon their mysterious and coincidental arrival, the strangers realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Sarandon plays Catherine, a welcoming and beautiful hostess with a devious secret.
Clemons will play Jane, a mix of high intelligence and no common sense. She came to the house for drugs.
Goreshter is Isabelle who is sophisticated and hard-edged, although not unkind. She came to the house for pleasure.
Huston will play Hugh,...
Red Bird Lane, written by Sara Gran and directed by David Slade, is a psychological thriller that follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolate house, all for different reasons. Upon their mysterious and coincidental arrival, the strangers realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Sarandon plays Catherine, a welcoming and beautiful hostess with a devious secret.
Clemons will play Jane, a mix of high intelligence and no common sense. She came to the house for drugs.
Goreshter is Isabelle who is sophisticated and hard-edged, although not unkind. She came to the house for pleasure.
Huston will play Hugh,...
- 10/9/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva and Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has set the cast for the drama pilot “Red Bird Lane,” with Oscar winner Susan Sarandon set to star.
Along with Sarandon, Kiersey Clemons, Isidora Goreshter, Danny Huston, Ash Santos, Fiona Dourif, Dizzie Harris, and Tara Lynne Barr will also star.
The show is described as a psychological thriller about eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house — all for different reasons — and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Sarandon will play the hostess of the house, Catherine. She is brilliant, beautiful, magnetic, and a murderer.
Sarandon is a five-time Oscar nominee, having won the award for best actress for “Dead Man Walking.” She has also been nominated for nine Golden Globes as well as six Emmys. Her other film roles include “Thelma & Louise,” “Bull Durham,” and “The Client.” On the TV side, she recently starred in the critically-acclaimed FX series “Feud.” Beyond that,...
Along with Sarandon, Kiersey Clemons, Isidora Goreshter, Danny Huston, Ash Santos, Fiona Dourif, Dizzie Harris, and Tara Lynne Barr will also star.
The show is described as a psychological thriller about eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house — all for different reasons — and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Sarandon will play the hostess of the house, Catherine. She is brilliant, beautiful, magnetic, and a murderer.
Sarandon is a five-time Oscar nominee, having won the award for best actress for “Dead Man Walking.” She has also been nominated for nine Golden Globes as well as six Emmys. Her other film roles include “Thelma & Louise,” “Bull Durham,” and “The Client.” On the TV side, she recently starred in the critically-acclaimed FX series “Feud.” Beyond that,...
- 10/9/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max’s pilot Red Bird Lane has lined up its cast, with an Oscar winner as its lead.
Susan Sarandon will star in the psychological thriller executive produced by John Wells. Kiersey Clemons (Antebellum), Danny Huston (Succession) and Isidora Goreshter (Shameless) will also star, along with Ash Santos (American Horror Story: Apocalypse), Fiona Dourif (The Blacklist), Dizzie Harris and Tara Lynne Barr (Casual).
Written by Sara Gran, Red Bird Lane follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house — all for different reasons — and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Sarandon will play Catherine, the hostess. She’...
Susan Sarandon will star in the psychological thriller executive produced by John Wells. Kiersey Clemons (Antebellum), Danny Huston (Succession) and Isidora Goreshter (Shameless) will also star, along with Ash Santos (American Horror Story: Apocalypse), Fiona Dourif (The Blacklist), Dizzie Harris and Tara Lynne Barr (Casual).
Written by Sara Gran, Red Bird Lane follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house — all for different reasons — and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Sarandon will play Catherine, the hostess. She’...
- 10/9/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
HBO Max’s pilot Red Bird Lane has lined up its cast, with an Oscar winner as its lead.
Susan Sarandon will star in the psychological thriller executive produced by John Wells. Kiersey Clemons (Antebellum), Danny Huston (Succession) and Isidora Goreshter (Shameless) will also star, along with Ash Santos (American Horror Story: Apocalypse), Fiona Dourif (The Blacklist), Dizzie Harris and Tara Lynne Barr (Casual).
Written by Sara Gran, Red Bird Lane follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house — all for different reasons — and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Sarandon will play Catherine, the hostess. She’...
Susan Sarandon will star in the psychological thriller executive produced by John Wells. Kiersey Clemons (Antebellum), Danny Huston (Succession) and Isidora Goreshter (Shameless) will also star, along with Ash Santos (American Horror Story: Apocalypse), Fiona Dourif (The Blacklist), Dizzie Harris and Tara Lynne Barr (Casual).
Written by Sara Gran, Red Bird Lane follows eight strangers who arrive at an isolated house — all for different reasons — and quickly realize that something sinister and terrifying awaits them.
Sarandon will play Catherine, the hostess. She’...
- 10/9/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tara Lynne Barr is an American actress who is best-known for her role in the TV show Casual. Most recently she can be seen as Young Janice in Dispatches From Elsewhere. Here are ten things about her that you may not know. 1. She Was Born In Orange County She was born in Orange County in California. She has an elder sister named Erin and they were both raised in this county. When they were growing up their parents both worked for the Southern California Edison Company. As they worked long hours, they enrolled their daughters at a Boys and
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- 5/12/2020
- by Aiden Mason
- TVovermind.com
Sneak Peek new footage from the upcoming TV series "Dispatches from Elsewhere", created by and starring actor Jason Segel, with Sally Field, premiering March 1, 2020 on AMC:
...behind this world is a world that's been hidden from you as a group of ordinary people stumble onto a puzzle hiding just behind the veil of everyday life. They will come to find that the mystery winds far deeper than they ever imagined..."
Cast also includes Richard E. Grant as 'Octavio, Sally Field as 'Janice', Eve Lindley as 'Simone'...
...Andre Benjamin as 'Fredwynne', Tara Lynne Barr as 'Young Janice', Amanda Schoonover as 'Waitress', Jayson Ward Williams as 'Casual Boss' and Amir Campbell as 'Coffee Patron'....
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Dispatches From Elsewhere"...
...behind this world is a world that's been hidden from you as a group of ordinary people stumble onto a puzzle hiding just behind the veil of everyday life. They will come to find that the mystery winds far deeper than they ever imagined..."
Cast also includes Richard E. Grant as 'Octavio, Sally Field as 'Janice', Eve Lindley as 'Simone'...
...Andre Benjamin as 'Fredwynne', Tara Lynne Barr as 'Young Janice', Amanda Schoonover as 'Waitress', Jayson Ward Williams as 'Casual Boss' and Amir Campbell as 'Coffee Patron'....
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Dispatches From Elsewhere"...
- 2/25/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Dispatches from Elsewhere" is the new dramatic TV series created by and starring actor Jason Segel, premiering March 1, 2020 on AMC:
...behind this world is a world that's been hidden from you as a group of ordinary people stumble onto a puzzle hiding just behind the veil of everyday life. They will come to find that the mystery winds far deeper than they ever imagined..."
Cast also includes Richard E. Grant as 'Octavio, Sally Field as 'Janice', Eve Lindley as 'Simone'...
...Andre Benjamin as 'Fredwynne', Tara Lynne Barr as 'Young Janice', Amanda Schoonover as 'Waitress', Jayson Ward Williams as 'Casual Boss' and Amir Campbell as 'Coffee Patron'....
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Dispatches From Elsewhere"...
...behind this world is a world that's been hidden from you as a group of ordinary people stumble onto a puzzle hiding just behind the veil of everyday life. They will come to find that the mystery winds far deeper than they ever imagined..."
Cast also includes Richard E. Grant as 'Octavio, Sally Field as 'Janice', Eve Lindley as 'Simone'...
...Andre Benjamin as 'Fredwynne', Tara Lynne Barr as 'Young Janice', Amanda Schoonover as 'Waitress', Jayson Ward Williams as 'Casual Boss' and Amir Campbell as 'Coffee Patron'....
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Dispatches From Elsewhere"...
- 2/1/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Kristen Johnston is sticking around on Mom: The Emmy-winning 3rd Rock From the Sun alum has been promoted to series regular for Season 7, TVLine has confirmed.
Johnston first debuted in a Season 5 episode as ex-con Tammy, who was a foster sister to Bonnie (Allison Janney) during their teen years.
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Mom returns Thursday, Sept. 26 at 9/8c on CBS.
Johnston first debuted in a Season 5 episode as ex-con Tammy, who was a foster sister to Bonnie (Allison Janney) during their teen years.
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Mom returns Thursday, Sept. 26 at 9/8c on CBS.
- 7/18/2019
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Tara Lynne Barr (Casual) is set to recur in Dispatches from Elsewhere, AMC’s 10-episode anthology series created by and starring Jason Segel.
Dispatches from Elsewhere is about a group of ordinary people who stumble onto a puzzle hiding just behind the veil of everyday life. They will come to find that the mystery winds far deeper than they ever imagined. Segel directs the first episode and executive produces with Scott Rudin, showrunner Mark Friedman, Garrett Basch, Eli Bush, Jeff Freilich and Jones. It also stars Sally Field, Richard E. Grant and Eve Lindley and is scheduled to begin production this summer in Philadelphia.
Barr will play young Janice, the younger version of Field’s character who is a housewife and recently lost her husband of many years in present day.
Barr is best known for her series regular role as Laura Meyers in Hulu’s Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual,...
Dispatches from Elsewhere is about a group of ordinary people who stumble onto a puzzle hiding just behind the veil of everyday life. They will come to find that the mystery winds far deeper than they ever imagined. Segel directs the first episode and executive produces with Scott Rudin, showrunner Mark Friedman, Garrett Basch, Eli Bush, Jeff Freilich and Jones. It also stars Sally Field, Richard E. Grant and Eve Lindley and is scheduled to begin production this summer in Philadelphia.
Barr will play young Janice, the younger version of Field’s character who is a housewife and recently lost her husband of many years in present day.
Barr is best known for her series regular role as Laura Meyers in Hulu’s Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual,...
- 7/18/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
With this week’s release of its fourth and final season, “Casual” finished a magical run. One of Hulu’s first original series, the show managed its main characters’ personal turmoil with great care, avoiding some of the teen and midlife cliches that can befall so many other TV shows.
Aside from sharp writing and an influx of strong directorial voices, “Casual” also greatly benefited from having the best soundtrack in the business. It’s a catalogue of songs, bridging decades’ worth of sensibilities, that worked in concert with Mateo Messina’s gentle, understanding score to make a solid musical foundation for the show’s 44 episodes.
As music supervisor for all four seasons, Tricia Halloran helped bring together that wide-ranging collection of songs, from Dirty Projectors to Cyndi Lauper, Sinkane to Richard Hawley, Anderson .Paak to Lucius. As Halloran told IndieWire, her process benefited from a great amount of trust...
Aside from sharp writing and an influx of strong directorial voices, “Casual” also greatly benefited from having the best soundtrack in the business. It’s a catalogue of songs, bridging decades’ worth of sensibilities, that worked in concert with Mateo Messina’s gentle, understanding score to make a solid musical foundation for the show’s 44 episodes.
As music supervisor for all four seasons, Tricia Halloran helped bring together that wide-ranging collection of songs, from Dirty Projectors to Cyndi Lauper, Sinkane to Richard Hawley, Anderson .Paak to Lucius. As Halloran told IndieWire, her process benefited from a great amount of trust...
- 8/1/2018
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Does the fourth season provide a satisfying ending for the Casual TV show on Hulu? Usually, the Nielsen ratings play a big role in determining whether TV shows like Casual will be cancelled or renewed for a fifth season. Hulu and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. Still, some viewers are frustrated their opinions weren't considered before Hulu decided to end Casual this year. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Casual season four episodes. Please rate them for us, below.
A Hulu dramedy, Casual stars Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, and Nyasha Hatendi. The series centers on Alex (Dewey), a bachelor brother and his newly divorced sister, Valerie (Watkins), living under one roof again. Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating, while raising her teenage daughter, Laura (Barr).
A Hulu dramedy, Casual stars Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, and Nyasha Hatendi. The series centers on Alex (Dewey), a bachelor brother and his newly divorced sister, Valerie (Watkins), living under one roof again. Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating, while raising her teenage daughter, Laura (Barr).
- 8/1/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: Hulu.
Episodes: 44 (half-hour).
Seasons: Four.
TV show dates: October 7, 2015 — July 31, 2018.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, Nyasha Hatendi, Frances Conroy, Julie Berman, Katie Aselton, Fred Melamed, and Zak Orth.
TV show description:
A dysfunctional family sitcom, the Casual TV show centers on Alex Cole (Dewey), founder of Snooger.com, an online dating site, his sister, therapist Valerie Meyers (Watkins), and her teenaged daughter, Laura (Barr).
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Episodes: 44 (half-hour).
Seasons: Four.
TV show dates: October 7, 2015 — July 31, 2018.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, Nyasha Hatendi, Frances Conroy, Julie Berman, Katie Aselton, Fred Melamed, and Zak Orth.
TV show description:
A dysfunctional family sitcom, the Casual TV show centers on Alex Cole (Dewey), founder of Snooger.com, an online dating site, his sister, therapist Valerie Meyers (Watkins), and her teenaged daughter, Laura (Barr).
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- 8/1/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
What does the future hold for Valerie, Laura, and Alex? Has the Casual TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Casual, season five. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A Hulu dramedy, Casual stars Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, and Nyasha Hatendi. The series centers on Alex (Dewey), a bachelor brother and his newly divorced sister, Valerie (Watkins), living under one roof again. Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating, while raising her teenage daughter, Laura (Barr). Read More…...
What does the future hold for Valerie, Laura, and Alex? Has the Casual TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Casual, season five. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A Hulu dramedy, Casual stars Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, and Nyasha Hatendi. The series centers on Alex (Dewey), a bachelor brother and his newly divorced sister, Valerie (Watkins), living under one roof again. Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating, while raising her teenage daughter, Laura (Barr). Read More…...
- 8/1/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Speaking directly to the potent emotional resonance “Casual” has built over four seasons — and, in particular, in its beautiful goodbye — this review was very nearly titled, “An Unfounded and Irrational Letter of Hate to Those Who Ended a Perfect Show.” Anyone who’s seen the final episode will understand: It’s a bittersweet conclusion for our core trio of characters, as well as the audience who’ve become invested in their all-too-relatable search for connection, intimacy, and happiness in a world that’s becoming more and more divisive.
It’s also over far too soon, both because we are greedy TV consumers who always want more of a good thing, and also because “Casual” is its best self in Season 4. What began as an examination of online dating’s oddities has blossomed into a fully-fledged appreciation of relationships in all forms. The final season of Zander Lehmann’s Hulu series...
It’s also over far too soon, both because we are greedy TV consumers who always want more of a good thing, and also because “Casual” is its best self in Season 4. What began as an examination of online dating’s oddities has blossomed into a fully-fledged appreciation of relationships in all forms. The final season of Zander Lehmann’s Hulu series...
- 7/31/2018
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
After four seasons and 44 episodes, Zander Lehmann’s brother-sister relationship series “Casual” is signing off with a final season in which the growth for its characters mirrors the growth of Hulu, the streaming service that served as its home.
“‘Casual’ is a platform-defining series in the tradition of groundbreaking Lionsgate shows like ‘Weeds,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Nurse Jackie,’ ‘Orange Is the New Black’ and ‘Dear White People,’” says Chris Selak, Lionsgate executive vice president and head of worldwide scripted television. “These shows underscore our commitment to carefully crafted episodes of serialized television. We are very proud of ‘Casual’ and the amazing creative team behind it, and grateful to our partners at Hulu for four seasons of support and commitment.”
Hulu began original programming in 2011 and moved into original scripted series in 2012. Back then, its lineup ranged from a mockumentary (“Battleground”) to a parody (“The Hotwives of Orlando”) to a supernatural comedy...
“‘Casual’ is a platform-defining series in the tradition of groundbreaking Lionsgate shows like ‘Weeds,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Nurse Jackie,’ ‘Orange Is the New Black’ and ‘Dear White People,’” says Chris Selak, Lionsgate executive vice president and head of worldwide scripted television. “These shows underscore our commitment to carefully crafted episodes of serialized television. We are very proud of ‘Casual’ and the amazing creative team behind it, and grateful to our partners at Hulu for four seasons of support and commitment.”
Hulu began original programming in 2011 and moved into original scripted series in 2012. Back then, its lineup ranged from a mockumentary (“Battleground”) to a parody (“The Hotwives of Orlando”) to a supernatural comedy...
- 7/31/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s roundup, YouTube announced a new series executive produced by Adam Levine, and Hulu released the trailer for the fourth season of “Casual.”
Casting
Nic Bishop, Annabella Sciorra, Molly Hagan, and Tami Roman have joined the cast of Apple‘s new crime thriller series “Are You Sleeping,” starring Lizzy Caplan, Octavia Spencer, and Aaron Paul. Hagan will be a series regular, playing Susan Carver, the aunt of twin sisters Josie and Lanie, while Roman, Bishop, and Sciorra will take on recurring roles. Bishop and Sciorra will play Chuck and Erin Buhrman, Josie and Lanie’s parents, while Roman will play Lillian Scoville, Poppy’s saucy stepmother.
Danny McBride’s new HBO comedy series, “The Righteous Gemstones,” has added Cassidy Freeman, Tony Cavalero, and Tim Baltz to its cast. Freeman will play Amber Gemstone, wife to McBride’s Jesse Gemstone; Cavalero will play ex-Satanist Keefe Chambers; and Baltz will play Bj,...
Casting
Nic Bishop, Annabella Sciorra, Molly Hagan, and Tami Roman have joined the cast of Apple‘s new crime thriller series “Are You Sleeping,” starring Lizzy Caplan, Octavia Spencer, and Aaron Paul. Hagan will be a series regular, playing Susan Carver, the aunt of twin sisters Josie and Lanie, while Roman, Bishop, and Sciorra will take on recurring roles. Bishop and Sciorra will play Chuck and Erin Buhrman, Josie and Lanie’s parents, while Roman will play Lillian Scoville, Poppy’s saucy stepmother.
Danny McBride’s new HBO comedy series, “The Righteous Gemstones,” has added Cassidy Freeman, Tony Cavalero, and Tim Baltz to its cast. Freeman will play Amber Gemstone, wife to McBride’s Jesse Gemstone; Cavalero will play ex-Satanist Keefe Chambers; and Baltz will play Bj,...
- 7/13/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
Sometimes, coming home isn’t as idyllic as it sounds.
In the trailer for the fourth and final season of “Casual,” Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) comes back home after two years away, and Valerie (Michaela Watkins) is characteristically anxious about seeing her daughter after so long. But when Laura arrives, it seems just the same as the good ol’ days, Leon (Nyasha Hatendi) and all.
Meanwhile, Alex (Tommy Dewey) is concerned that his daughter will end up just as messed up as him if she sees her parents dating/sleeping with other people, and Valerie is also trying to figure what she wants to do with her life.
Also Read: 'Handmaid's Tale' Season 2 Finale: Is Aunt Lydia Ok After That, Um, Accident?
The trailer ends on the perfect storm of family dysfuntion, with Laura, Alex and Valerie stuck somewhere in the desert.
“Does anyone else feel like the gods are...
In the trailer for the fourth and final season of “Casual,” Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) comes back home after two years away, and Valerie (Michaela Watkins) is characteristically anxious about seeing her daughter after so long. But when Laura arrives, it seems just the same as the good ol’ days, Leon (Nyasha Hatendi) and all.
Meanwhile, Alex (Tommy Dewey) is concerned that his daughter will end up just as messed up as him if she sees her parents dating/sleeping with other people, and Valerie is also trying to figure what she wants to do with her life.
Also Read: 'Handmaid's Tale' Season 2 Finale: Is Aunt Lydia Ok After That, Um, Accident?
The trailer ends on the perfect storm of family dysfuntion, with Laura, Alex and Valerie stuck somewhere in the desert.
“Does anyone else feel like the gods are...
- 7/13/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
“Imagine your world in five years, Valerie (Michaela Watkins) asks her friend Leon (Nyasha Hatendi). “What do you see?”” Hulu has released the trailer for the fourth and final season of comedy series Casual ahead of its July 31 premiere. The premium cabler also revealed the key art (see below), with the appropriate tagline “Well, we had a good ride.”
Season four picks up several years in the future, with Alex (Tommy Dewey) and Rae (Maya Erskine) raising a child, Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) returning from her time abroad with a new job and serious girlfriend, and Valerie (Watkins) about to make a big life change of her own. Natasha Hatendi and Julie Berman also star.
A Lionsgate and Right of Way production, Golden Globe-nominated Casual is created by Zander Lehmann, and executive produced by Jason Reitman, Zander Lehmann and Helen Estabrook. Lionsgate serves as the international distributor.
Season four picks up several years in the future, with Alex (Tommy Dewey) and Rae (Maya Erskine) raising a child, Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) returning from her time abroad with a new job and serious girlfriend, and Valerie (Watkins) about to make a big life change of her own. Natasha Hatendi and Julie Berman also star.
A Lionsgate and Right of Way production, Golden Globe-nominated Casual is created by Zander Lehmann, and executive produced by Jason Reitman, Zander Lehmann and Helen Estabrook. Lionsgate serves as the international distributor.
- 7/13/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
From memorable turns in “Enlightened” to “Trophy Wife” to “Transparent,” Michaela Watkins has established herself as one television’s greatest comedic actresses. In “Casual,” she plays the anxious but adventurous Valerie, a single mother and therapist who lives with her teenage daughter Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) and brother Alex (Tommy Dewey). Created by Zander Lehmann and executive-produced by Jason Reitman, “Casual” was an early critical success for Hulu, earning the burgeoning network a Golden Globe nomination for Best Comedy.
For the fourth and final season will conclude with eight episodes, and jumps ahead two years. The newly released trailer teases Valerie looking for a career change, Alex in a new relationship with a woman with a daughter, and Laura beginning young adulthood. At the beginning of the season, Valerie and Laura are about to reunite after not speaking for two years.
Boasting an excellent track record of hiring women writers and directors,...
For the fourth and final season will conclude with eight episodes, and jumps ahead two years. The newly released trailer teases Valerie looking for a career change, Alex in a new relationship with a woman with a daughter, and Laura beginning young adulthood. At the beginning of the season, Valerie and Laura are about to reunite after not speaking for two years.
Boasting an excellent track record of hiring women writers and directors,...
- 7/13/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Bobcat Goldthwait enjoyed a long friendship with Robin Williams since they met at a comedy club kitchen in the 1980s up until Williams’ death in 2014. But Goldthwait has no current plans to watch HBO’s upcoming documentary about Williams’ life and career.
“I probably won’t watch the movie,” Goldthwait told Variety at Wednesday’s premiere of his new “Misfits & Monsters” anthology series. “Not out of protest — I just miss my friend, and I think it would be hard.”
The documentary, “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind,” features interviews with some of Williams’ closest friends and colleagues, including his longtime comedy partner Billy Crystal and his “Mork & Mindy” co-star Pam Dawber. But when the filmmakers asked Goldthwait to participate, he declined.
“I wish them all the luck on the movie,” Goldthwait said. “I kind of stayed away. Our relationship is very personal.”
The man of the hour @bcgoldthwait rocks...
“I probably won’t watch the movie,” Goldthwait told Variety at Wednesday’s premiere of his new “Misfits & Monsters” anthology series. “Not out of protest — I just miss my friend, and I think it would be hard.”
The documentary, “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind,” features interviews with some of Williams’ closest friends and colleagues, including his longtime comedy partner Billy Crystal and his “Mork & Mindy” co-star Pam Dawber. But when the filmmakers asked Goldthwait to participate, he declined.
“I wish them all the luck on the movie,” Goldthwait said. “I kind of stayed away. Our relationship is very personal.”
The man of the hour @bcgoldthwait rocks...
- 7/12/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has got Jerry Seinfeld, chatting up caffeinated comedians; Hulu has an anthology set in the Stephen Kingiverse; and Amazon has a "performance cooking" show revolving around the Tour de France. (That is not a typo.) The Big Three streaming services are trotting out some big names this July, in addition to sci-fi in postapocalyptic, alien-invasion and tech-dystopian flavors; a Josh Brolin dude-bro comedy; and the return of Litchfield Penitentiary's all-star inmates. Really, who needs fresh air and summer sunlight? Here are your 10 best bets for streaming bliss this month.
- 6/29/2018
- Rollingstone.com
It’s almost that time of year when hordes of TV fans storm San Diego to get a sneak peek at their favorite returning shows and a glimpse of the upcoming season’s best new offerings at Comic-Con 2018. Below, we’ve compiled the dates, times and locations of all the major TV-related events.*
We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often!
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We’ll be updating this page as more panels are announced, so make sure to bookmark it and check back often!
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- 6/25/2018
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Casual is giving Laura one final shot at a serious relationship before the Hulu dramedy wraps its four-season run.
TVLine has learned that Lorenza Izzo (Feed the Beast) will recur throughout Casual‘s final season as Tathiana, the new girlfriend of Tara Lynne Barr’s sexually fluid, lovelorn teen. Laura meets Tathiana while traveling.
At the end of Season 3, Laura traded Los Angeles for Sacramento to live with her hippe Grandma (Frances Conroy), much to the dismay of her mom (Michaela Watkins).
Hulu renewed Casual for an abbreviated fourth and final season back in October. All eight episodes will bow...
TVLine has learned that Lorenza Izzo (Feed the Beast) will recur throughout Casual‘s final season as Tathiana, the new girlfriend of Tara Lynne Barr’s sexually fluid, lovelorn teen. Laura meets Tathiana while traveling.
At the end of Season 3, Laura traded Los Angeles for Sacramento to live with her hippe Grandma (Frances Conroy), much to the dismay of her mom (Michaela Watkins).
Hulu renewed Casual for an abbreviated fourth and final season back in October. All eight episodes will bow...
- 2/27/2018
- TVLine.com
Former Feed the Beast star Lorenza Izzo is set for a recurring role opposite Tara Lynne Barr on the fourth and final season of Hulu’s Casual. Izzo will play Tathiana, a friend that Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) met traveling. Casual, co-produced by Lionsgate and Right of Way, is created by Zander Lehmann, and executive produced by Jason Reitman, Zander Lehmann and Helen Estabrook. Stars Michaela Watkins, Tommy Dewey, Tara Lynne Barr, Nyasha Hatendi and Julie Berman will return…...
- 2/27/2018
- Deadline TV
Farewell run? More like a farewell quickie!
Hulu has announced that the fourth and final season of Casual will be released on Tuesday, July 31, with all eight episodes dropping at once. (Hulu traditionally releases episodes weekly, so this Netflix-style move represents something of a departure.)
RELATEDCable/Streaming Scorecard: What’s Renewed? What’s Cancelled?
The sibling dramedy, starring Michaela Watkins and Tommy Dewey, first debuted on the streaming service in October 2015. Its first season earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
Casual wrapped its penultimate season with a string of cliffhangers: Alex had just...
Hulu has announced that the fourth and final season of Casual will be released on Tuesday, July 31, with all eight episodes dropping at once. (Hulu traditionally releases episodes weekly, so this Netflix-style move represents something of a departure.)
RELATEDCable/Streaming Scorecard: What’s Renewed? What’s Cancelled?
The sibling dramedy, starring Michaela Watkins and Tommy Dewey, first debuted on the streaming service in October 2015. Its first season earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
Casual wrapped its penultimate season with a string of cliffhangers: Alex had just...
- 1/14/2018
- TVLine.com
The fourth and final season of Casual is set to debut on Hulu on July 31. Hulu announced today at TCA that the Golden Globe-nominated comedy will premiere the entire season for your bingeing pleasure on July 31. Stars Michaela Watkins, Tommy Dewey, Tara Lynne Barr and Nyasha Hatendi will return for the grand finale for the series that centers on Valerie (Watkins), a newly divorced single mother living with her brother Alex (Dewey) and her daughter Laura (Barr). From…...
- 1/14/2018
- Deadline TV
Vulture Watch What does the future hold for Alex, Valerie, and Laura? Has the Casual TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Casual season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? Streaming on the Hulu paid subscription platform, Casual stars Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, Nyasha Hatendi, Julie Berman, and Katie Aselton. A dysfunctional family sitcom, the Casual TV show centers on Alex Cole (Dewey), founder of online dating site Snooger.com, his therapist sister Valerie Meyers (Watkins), and her teenaged daughter, Laura (Barr). After Valerie’s husband, Drew (Orth), leaves her for a younger woman, she and Laura move in with Alex, who has...
- 10/19/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
While it is not technically cancelled, the Casual TV show on Hulu is coming to an end. Today, Hulu renewed Casual for a fourth and final season of eight episodes. The third season premiered on Hulu, on May 23rd of this year. A scripted Hulu dramedy, Casual stars Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, Nyasha Hatendi, Julie Berman, and Katie Aselton. Casual centers on Alex Cole (Dewey), founder an online dating site, his therapist sister Valerie Meyers (Watkins), and her teen daughter, Laura (Barr). After Valerie’s husband, Drew (Orth), leaves her for a younger woman, she and Laura move in with Alex, who has been dealing with clinical depression. Together, they try to help each other navigate modern dating, both online and off. Read More…...
- 10/19/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Hulu’s “Casual” has a formal end in sight. The comedy series created by Zander Lehmann has been renewed for a fourth and final season. The last eight-episode run will premiere in 2018. “Casual” launched in October 2015 and stars Michaela Watkins as Valerie, a single mother living with brother Alex (Tommy Dewey) and daughter Laura (Tara Lynne Barr). Frances Conroy and Nyasha Hatendi round out the main cast. Also Read: 'Designated Survivor' Boss Says Natascha McElhone Exit Will Lead to 'New Ground' for Series The series from Lionsgate Television and Right of Way Films was directed by Jason Reitman.
- 10/19/2017
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Wrap
Hulu is breaking up with Casual, but not before one final fling.
The sibling dramedy, starring Michaela Watkins and Tommy Dewey, has been renewed for an abbreviated fourth and final season, our sister site Deadline reports. The farewell run will debut in 2018 and consist of eight episodes.
RelatedCable/Streaming Scorecard: What’s Renewed? What’s Cancelled?
Casual wrapped its third season on Aug. 1 with a string of cliffhangers: Alex had just discovered that Rae was pregnant with his baby after a drunken one-night romp. Val, meanwhile, found out that daughter Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) had packed her bags and left for Sacramento,...
The sibling dramedy, starring Michaela Watkins and Tommy Dewey, has been renewed for an abbreviated fourth and final season, our sister site Deadline reports. The farewell run will debut in 2018 and consist of eight episodes.
RelatedCable/Streaming Scorecard: What’s Renewed? What’s Cancelled?
Casual wrapped its third season on Aug. 1 with a string of cliffhangers: Alex had just discovered that Rae was pregnant with his baby after a drunken one-night romp. Val, meanwhile, found out that daughter Laura (Tara Lynne Barr) had packed her bags and left for Sacramento,...
- 10/19/2017
- TVLine.com
Rose McGowan shifted gears from actor to filmmaker years ago, and while she has yet to make her first feature, she’s already one of the decade’s most audacious feminist voices. Her victimization at the hands of Harvey Weinstein, and a willingness to speak out about pervasive sexism throughout the the film industry, is at the heart of a massive reckoning. For McGowan, however, it’s business as usual. Her outspoken brand of radical feminism may have been marginalized a few weeks ago, but in the wake of the Weinstein scandal, her rage defines the zeitgeist.
On Thursday, Twitter temporarily pulled the plug on McGowan’s account as she ramped up her accusations against male Hollywood executives. The company claimed that she had shared a phone number of an accused predator, violating its terms of service. It didn’t matter: As anger with an oppressive system reached fever pitch,...
On Thursday, Twitter temporarily pulled the plug on McGowan’s account as she ramped up her accusations against male Hollywood executives. The company claimed that she had shared a phone number of an accused predator, violating its terms of service. It didn’t matter: As anger with an oppressive system reached fever pitch,...
- 10/14/2017
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Vulture Watch What does the future hold for Alex, Valerie, and Laura? Has the Casual TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Casual season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? Streaming on the Hulu paid subscription platform, Casual stars Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, Nyasha Hatendi, Julie Berman, and Katie Aselton. A dysfunctional family sitcom, the Casual TV show centers on Alex Cole (Dewey), founder of online dating site Snooger.com, his therapist sister Valerie Meyers (Watkins), and her teenaged daughter, Laura (Barr). After Valerie’s husband, Drew (Orth), leaves her for a younger woman, she and Laura move in with Alex, who has...
- 8/10/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Currently in its third season, Hulu’s standout original comedy series Casual is notable for its unique exploration of familial tensions, but also for its portrait of teenage life today, as seen through the lens of Laura (Tara Lynne Barr)’s experience. Season 3 follows up on previously established questions about Laura’s self-destructive patterns and shifting dynamics in her dysfunctional family, which leave her more alone and less self-assured than we’ve ever seen…...
- 6/21/2017
- Deadline TV
“[The characters] are extremely flawed and very dysfunctional and co-dependent and un-moored," said Michaela Watkins, star of Hulu’s Golden Globe-nominated series Casual. “But I think it's relatable.” Speaking before a packed DGA theater crowd of TV Academy and guild voters during Deadline’s recent The Contenders Emmys event, Watkins was joined by exec producers Zander Lehmann, Helen Estabrook, Liz Tigelaar and co-stars Tara Lynne Barr and Tommy Dewey. The dramatic…...
- 6/6/2017
- Deadline TV
Tara Lynne Barr, Laura on ‘Casual,’ talks to Awards Daily about Laura’s shame, mother-daughter issues, and that god-awful tattoo. Like many teenage characters on television (and probably real life...
- 5/25/2017
- by Megan McLachlan
- AwardsDaily.com
Pretty much everything is in changeover as Casual embarks upon its third season on Hulu, but one thing will remain consistent: plenty of nudity.
Indeed, the show’s cast has been baring soul and skin for two seasons now, and star Tommy Dewey teases there’s plenty more where that came from, including a cheeky performance by a former Gossip Girl heartthrob.
“Anyone who comes on the show, you’re going to show your ass,” Dewey teases upcoming guest star Chace Crawford. “I demand it.”
“Obviously he’s terribly handsome,” Dewey tells People of the 31-year-old. “I think I can...
Indeed, the show’s cast has been baring soul and skin for two seasons now, and star Tommy Dewey teases there’s plenty more where that came from, including a cheeky performance by a former Gossip Girl heartthrob.
“Anyone who comes on the show, you’re going to show your ass,” Dewey teases upcoming guest star Chace Crawford. “I demand it.”
“Obviously he’s terribly handsome,” Dewey tells People of the 31-year-old. “I think I can...
- 5/23/2017
- by Lanford Beard and Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Four episodes were provided for review.
As Hulu continues to expand its creative horizons, it’s all the more refreshing to return to Casual. The charming, laid-back, frank talking party uncle of a television series is witty, funny, heartfelt, reserved and generally amusing in almost stark contrast to the streaming service’s other, bleaker original content, but that’s not to suggest that it doesn’t deal with its own fair share of emotional conflict. The darkly comedic drama series is melancholy, mournful and somber-eyed in its own ways, especially in its more downbeat, if still entirely delectable, third season, which finds engrossing, often touching and sometimes surprising ways to keep its low-key format fresh just as it’s on the verge of becoming formulaic. The result is another cuddly, but not as warm, season that proves showrunner Zander Lehmann knows exactly what he’s doing with characters who have...
As Hulu continues to expand its creative horizons, it’s all the more refreshing to return to Casual. The charming, laid-back, frank talking party uncle of a television series is witty, funny, heartfelt, reserved and generally amusing in almost stark contrast to the streaming service’s other, bleaker original content, but that’s not to suggest that it doesn’t deal with its own fair share of emotional conflict. The darkly comedic drama series is melancholy, mournful and somber-eyed in its own ways, especially in its more downbeat, if still entirely delectable, third season, which finds engrossing, often touching and sometimes surprising ways to keep its low-key format fresh just as it’s on the verge of becoming formulaic. The result is another cuddly, but not as warm, season that proves showrunner Zander Lehmann knows exactly what he’s doing with characters who have...
- 5/23/2017
- by Will Ashton
- We Got This Covered
Michaela Watkins of Hulu’s Casual reveals details for Season 3 and why being let go from Saturday Night Live was the best thing that ever happened to her. Early on...
- 5/23/2017
- by Megan McLachlan
- AwardsDaily.com
Network: Hulu. Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: October 7, 2017 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Tommy Dewey, Michaela Watkins, Tara Lynne Barr, Nyasha Hatendi, Frances Conroy, Julie Berman, Katie Aselton, Fred Melamed, and Zak Orth. TV show description: A dysfunctional family sitcom, the Casual TV show centers on Alex Cole (Dewey), founder of Snooger.com, an online dating site, his sister, therapist Valerie Meyers (Watkins), and her teenaged daughter, Laura (Barr). Read More…...
- 5/23/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Here at Et, we're obsessed with a lot of things -- and for the week of May 22 to May 28, this is what we're most excited about:
Why We're Obsessed With 'Game of Thrones' Beer
We've got a cold beer for you Game of Thrones fans -- Brewery Ommegang has partnered with HBO to craft a new beer as fans await the epic premiere of season 7 in early July. Bend the Knee Golden Ale will be available on draft and in a series of three collectible 750ml bottles, all finished in matte black and adorned with one of the three Great House sigils: Stark, Targaryen, or Lannister. "With this next Game of Thrones-inspired release, we wanted a beer and a pack that was fit for a king… or a queen," said Brewery Ommegang President, Doug Campbell. The wildflower honey-brewed drink will be a perfect way to kick off the summer with a mixture of "maltiness...
Why We're Obsessed With 'Game of Thrones' Beer
We've got a cold beer for you Game of Thrones fans -- Brewery Ommegang has partnered with HBO to craft a new beer as fans await the epic premiere of season 7 in early July. Bend the Knee Golden Ale will be available on draft and in a series of three collectible 750ml bottles, all finished in matte black and adorned with one of the three Great House sigils: Stark, Targaryen, or Lannister. "With this next Game of Thrones-inspired release, we wanted a beer and a pack that was fit for a king… or a queen," said Brewery Ommegang President, Doug Campbell. The wildflower honey-brewed drink will be a perfect way to kick off the summer with a mixture of "maltiness...
- 5/23/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
If you haven’t taken advantage of all that Hulu has to offer lately besides “The Handmaid’s Tale” – which everybody should really, really watch right now – then you’re missing out.
“The Handmaid’s Tale’ has been a groundbreaking series for the streaming service, thanks to its foreboding story about a near future in which a portion of the United States has been turned into a theocracy. This new world of Gilead subjugates women and makes the fertile ones become breeders for high-ranking officials. Moving performances by Elisabeth Moss, Samira Wiley, Yvonne Strahovski, O-t Fagbenle and Alexis Bledel have made this series a must-watch.
Not only does Hulu have strong original programming like “The Handmaid’s Tale,” but it is one of the best places to watch shows that are currently on TV now, which makes cord-cutting that much easier. It also has an impressive catalog of past shows that are well worth revisiting.
“The Handmaid’s Tale’ has been a groundbreaking series for the streaming service, thanks to its foreboding story about a near future in which a portion of the United States has been turned into a theocracy. This new world of Gilead subjugates women and makes the fertile ones become breeders for high-ranking officials. Moving performances by Elisabeth Moss, Samira Wiley, Yvonne Strahovski, O-t Fagbenle and Alexis Bledel have made this series a must-watch.
Not only does Hulu have strong original programming like “The Handmaid’s Tale,” but it is one of the best places to watch shows that are currently on TV now, which makes cord-cutting that much easier. It also has an impressive catalog of past shows that are well worth revisiting.
- 5/19/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
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