Pivoting (TV series)

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Pivoting
Pivoting series logo.jpeg
GenreComedy
Created byLiz Astrof
Starring
Music byGabriel Mann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Meg Schave
  • Aminta Goyel
  • Jessica Poter
  • Desirée J. Cadena
Cinematography
Editors
  • Dean Pollack
  • Hallie Faben Comfort
Camera setupSingle-camera[1]
Running time22–23 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseJanuary 9, 2022 (2022-01-09) –
present (present)
External links
Website

Pivoting is an American comedy television series created by Liz Astrof that premiered on Fox on January 9, 2022.[1][2]

Premise[]

After the sudden death of their friend Colleen, three middle-aged friends, Amy, Jodie and Sarah, decide that life is short and they must "pivot" their lives in new directions. As they each make impulsive choices in an attempt to find happiness, it strengthens their friendship.

Cast and characters[]

Main[]

  • Eliza Coupe as Amy, a local morning talk show producer and workaholic who commits to spending more time with her children despite her fear of familial responsibility
  • Ginnifer Goodwin as Jodie, a mother of three children who develops a crush on her trainer while trying to achieve a lifelong fitness goal
  • Maggie Q as Sarah, a surgeon who gives up her stressful career to become a cashier at a grocery store
  • Tommy Dewey as Henry, Amy's husband
  • Robert Baker as Dan, Jodie’s husband
  • Colton Dunn as Brian, Colleen’s husband who is now a widower
  • JT Neal as Matt, Jodie's trainer
  • Marcello Reyes as Luke, Amy's 7-year old son

Recurring[]

  • Audrey Gerthoffer as Andrea, Jodie’s teenage daughter
  • Connie Jackson as Gloria, Amy’s nanny

Episodes[]

No.Title [3]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [3]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"If She Could See Us Now"Tristram ShapeeroLiz AstrofJanuary 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)T11.101382.43[4]
2"My Friend Died!"Daniella EismanNiki Schwartz-WrightJanuary 13, 2022 (2022-01-13)T12.171031.02[5]
3"The Giving Tree"Tristram ShapeeroLiz AstrofJanuary 20, 2022 (2022-01-20)T12.171021.13[6]
4"Hell on Wheels"Tristram ShapeeroDavid BoothJanuary 27, 2022 (2022-01-27)T12.171040.95[7]
5"D-Day"Daniella EismanLinda Videtti FigueiredoFebruary 3, 2022 (2022-02-03)T12.171051.21[8]
6"The Three Bleepin' Bleeps"Tristram ShapeeroJessica PoterFebruary 10, 2022 (2022-02-10)T12.171061.07[9]
7"Bounce, Baby"Anna DokozaAminta GoyelFebruary 17, 2022 (2022-02-17)T12.171071.05[10]
8"Doompa-Dee Doo"Anna DokozaKing HassanFebruary 24, 2022 (2022-02-24)T12.171080.81[11]
9"Fans Only"Catriona McKenzieNiki Schwartz-Wright & Linda Videtti FigueiredoMarch 3, 2022 (2022-03-03)T12.171090.74[12]
10"Coleen in a Box"Tristram ShapeeroLiz AstrofMarch 10, 2022 (2022-03-10)T12.171100.96[13]

Production[]

Development[]

On February 6, 2020, Pivoting was given a pilot order by Fox. The pilot is written by Liz Astrof and directed by Tristram Shapeero.[14][15] On May 10, 2021, Pivoting was picked to series by Fox. The series is created by Astrof who is expected to executive produce alongside Shapeero, Aaron Kaplan, and Dana Honor. Production companies involved with the series are Kapital Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, and Fox Entertainment.[1] The series premiered on January 9, 2022.[2]

Casting[]

On April 21, 2020, Eliza Coupe and Tommy Dewey were cast to star.[15][16] On May 20, 2020, Ginnifer Goodwin joined the main cast.[17] On September 17, 2020, JT Neal was cast as a series regular.[18] On December 8, 2020, Maggie Q joined the cast in a starring role.[19] When Pivoting was picked to series, Marcello Reyes was also listed as a main cast member.[20]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 7/10, based on 10 critic reviews.[21] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 67 out of 100 based on 10 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[22]

Ratings[]

Viewership and ratings per episode of Pivoting
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "If She Could See Us Now" January 9, 2022 0.6 2.43[4] TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 "My Friend Died!" January 13, 2022 0.2 1.02[5] TBD TBD TBD TBD
3 "The Giving Tree" January 20, 2022 0.3 1.31[6] TBD TBD TBD TBD
4 "Hell on Wheels" January 27, 2022 0.2 0.95[7] TBD TBD TBD TBD
5 "D-Day" February 3, 2022 0.2 1.21[8] TBD TBD TBD TBD
6 "The Three Bleepin' Bleeps" February 10, 2022 0.2 1.07[9] TBD TBD TBD TBD
7 "Bounce, Baby" February 17, 2022 0.2 1.05[10] TBD TBD TBD TBD
8 "Doompa-Dee Doo" February 24, 2022 0.2 0.81[11] TBD TBD TBD TBD
9 "Fans Only" March 3, 2022 0.2 0.74[12] TBD TBD TBD TBD
10 "Coleen in a Box" March 10, 2022 0.2 0.96[13] TBD TBD TBD TBD

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (May 10, 2021). "'Pivoting' Comedy Starring Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin & Maggie Q Picked Up To Series By Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Del Rosario, Alexandra (October 19, 2021). "Fox Sets Midseason Premiere Dates For 'Next Level Chef,' 'Call Me Kat' & 'Pivoting'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Pivoting on Fox". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 11, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 1.9.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 14, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 1.13.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 24, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 1.20.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated #2". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (January 31, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 1.27.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (February 4, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 2.3.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (February 11, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 2.10.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (February 18, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 2.17.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (February 25, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 2.24.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (March 4, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 3.3.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  13. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (March 11, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 3.10.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 6, 2020). "Fox Orders 'Pivoting' Comedy Pilot From Liz Astrof & Kapital Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  15. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 21, 2020). "Eliza Coupe To Star In Fox Comedy Pilot 'Pivoting'; Tristram Shapeero To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  16. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (April 21, 2020). "'Pivoting': Tommy Dewey To Star In Fox Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 20, 2020). "Ginnifer Goodwin To Star In Fox Comedy Pilot 'Pivoting'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  18. ^ Petski, Denise (September 17, 2020). "JT Neal Joins Fox Comedy Pilot 'Pivoting'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  19. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 8, 2020). "Maggie Q To Star In Fox Comedy Pilot 'Pivoting'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  20. ^ Goldberg, Leslie (May 10, 2021). "'Pivoting,' Starring Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin and Maggie Q, a Go at Fox". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  21. ^ "Pivoting: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  22. ^ "Pivoting: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 15, 2022.

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