Somebody Somewhere (TV series)

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Somebody Somewhere
GenreComedy drama
Created by
  • Hannah Bos
  • Paul Thureen
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Bridget Everett
  • Carolyn Strauss
  • Mark Duplass
  • Jay Duplass
  • Mel Eslyn
  • Hannah Bos
  • Paul Thureen
  • Patricia Breen
  • Tyler Romary
ProducerShuli Harel
Production locationChicago[1]
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time24–30 minutes
Production companies
  • Duplass Brothers Productions
  • The Mighty Mint
Release
Original networkHBO
Original releaseJanuary 16, 2022 (2022-01-16) –
present
External links
Official website

Somebody Somewhere is an American comedy-drama television series starring Bridget Everett and created by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen. It premiered on HBO on January 16, 2022. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a second season.

Premise[]

Set in Manhattan, Kansas, the series follows Sam as she deals with a midlife crisis after the death of her sister.[1]

Cast and characters[]

  • Bridget Everett as Sam, a woman in her 40s trying to find happiness[2]
  • Jeff Hiller as Joel, Sam's co-worker and friend[2]
  • Mary Catherine Garrison as Tricia Miller, Sam's sister who runs a store called Tender Moments[2]
  • Danny McCarthy as Rick, Tricia's husband[2]
  • Mike Hagerty as Ed Miller, Sam's father and a farmer[2]
  • Murray Hill as Fred Rococo, a soil scientist and a master of ceremonies[2]
  • Jane Drake Brody as Mary Jo, Sam's mother struggling with alcoholism
  • Jon Hudson Odom as Michael, Joel's boyfriend[2]
  • Heidi Johanningmeier as Charity, co-owner of Tender Moments[2]

Development and production[]

In July 2020, HBO ordered Somebody Somewhere to series which is inspired by the life of Bridget Everett who plays the lead role and is also an executive producer.[3] In June 2021, the cast was announced, which included Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy, Mike Hagerty, Murray Hill, Jon Hudson Odom, and Heidi Johanningmeier.[2] In February 2022, HBO renewed the series for a second season.[4]

The series was filmed in suburban Chicago, primarily in Lockport and Warrenville. The creators chose Chicago as a filming location because of the talent pool available; Hannah Bos said, "We cast a lot of roles out of Chicago, and the talent pool was insane. It was exciting to have so many choices for so many roles. I'm biased because I love the Chicago style of acting — which I feel is very grounded, very real, very nuanced — and we had many wonderful actors to draw on to fill our world in."[1]

Episodes[]

No.Title [5]Directed by [5]Written by [5]Original air date [5]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"BFD"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenJanuary 16, 2022 (2022-01-16)0.202[6]
2"Knick-Knacks and Doodads"Robert CohenHannah Bos & Paul ThureenJanuary 23, 2022 (2022-01-23)0.113[7]
3"Egg Shells"Robert CohenPatricia BreenJanuary 30, 2022 (2022-01-30)0.093[8]
4"Feast of St. Francis"Robert CohenPatricia BreenFebruary 6, 2022 (2022-02-06)0.082[9]
5"Tee-Tee Pa-Pah"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenFebruary 13, 2022 (2022-02-13)0.118[10]
6"Life Could Be A Dream"Robert CohenPatricia BreenFebruary 20, 2022 (2022-02-20)0.142[11]
7"Mrs. Diddles"Jay DuplassHannah Bos & Paul ThureenFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)0.159[12]

Reception[]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an 100% approval rating based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth.[13] On Metacritic, the series has a score of 86 out of 100, based on 12 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim."[14]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Heisler, Steve (January 3, 2022). "Chicago suburbs stand in for Kansas on HBO's 'Somebody Somewhere'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Petski, Denise (June 10, 2021). "'Somebody Somewhere': Bridget Everett's HBO Comedy Series Adds 6 To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (July 21, 2020). "HBO Orders 'Somebody Somewhere' Comedy Series Starring Bridget Everett". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  4. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 3, 2022). "'Somebody Somewhere' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d "Somebody Somewhere Season 1 Episode Synopses". HBO. December 14, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 19, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 1.16.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  7. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 25, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 1.23.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 1, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 1.30.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 8, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 2.6.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 15, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 2.13.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 23, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 2.20.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  12. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 1, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 2.27.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
  13. ^ "Somebody Somewhere: Season 1 (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  14. ^ "Somebody Somewhere". Metacritic. Retrieved January 25, 2022.

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