Somebody Somewhere (TV series)
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Genre | Comedy drama |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 7 (list of episodes) |
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Producer | Shuli Harel |
Production location | Chicago[1] |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 24–30 minutes |
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Original network | HBO |
Original release | January 16, 2022 present | –
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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) |
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1 | "BFD" | Jay Duplass | Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen | January 16, 2022 | 0.202[6] |
2 | "Knick-Knacks and Doodads" | Robert Cohen | Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen | January 23, 2022 | 0.113[7] |
3 | "Egg Shells" | Robert Cohen | Patricia Breen | January 30, 2022 | 0.093[8] |
4 | "Feast of St. Francis" | Robert Cohen | Patricia Breen | February 6, 2022 | 0.082[9] |
5 | "Tee-Tee Pa-Pah" | Jay Duplass | Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen | February 13, 2022 | 0.118[10] |
6 | "Life Could Be A Dream" | Robert Cohen | Patricia Breen | February 20, 2022 | 0.142[11] |
7 | "Mrs. Diddles" | Jay Duplass | Hannah Bos & Paul Thureen | February 27, 2022 | 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[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 21, 2020). "HBO Orders 'Somebody Somewhere' Comedy Series Starring Bridget Everett". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 3, 2022). "'Somebody Somewhere' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Somebody Somewhere Season 1 Episode Synopses". HBO. December 14, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 19, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 1.16.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 25, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 1.23.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 1, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 1.30.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 8, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 2.6.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 15, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 2.13.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 23, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 2.20.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 1, 2022). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 2.27.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ "Somebody Somewhere: Season 1 (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ "Somebody Somewhere". Metacritic. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
External links[]
- Official website
- Somebody Somewhere at IMDb
- 2022 American television series debuts
- 2020s American comedy-drama television series
- 2020s American LGBT-related drama television series
- English-language television shows
- HBO original programming
- Television shows filmed in Illinois
- Television shows set in Kansas