Casual (TV series)

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Casual
Genre Comedy-drama
Created by Zander Lehmann
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Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 10 (list of episodes)
Production
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Camera setup Single-camera
Production company(s) Lionsgate Television
Release
Original network Hulu
Original release October 7, 2015 (2015-10-07) –
present
External links
Website

Casual is an American television comedy-drama series that premiered on October 7, 2015 on Hulu.[1] Created by Zander Lehmann and directed by Jason Reitman,[2] the series centers on Valerie (Michaela Watkins), a newly divorced single mother living with her brother Alex (Tommy Dewey) and her daughter Laura (Tara Lynne Barr).[1] The cast also includes Frances Conroy and Nyasha Hatendi.

In advance of its premiere on Hulu, the first two episodes of the series received an advance preview screening at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, as part of the festival's new Primetime platform of selected television projects.[3]

On October 21, 2015, it was announced that Casual was renewed for a second season, which will premiere on June 7, 2016.[4][5]

Cast

Main cast

  • Michaela Watkins as Valerie, a successful shrink divorcing her husband after finding him with a younger woman.[6]
  • Tommy Dewey as Alex, Valerie's younger brother who co-founded the popular dating site Snooger
  • Tara Lynne Barr as Laura, Valerie's teenage daughter
  • Nyasha Hatendi as Leon[7]
  • Frances Conroy as Dawn, Valerie and Alex's mother[7]

Guest and recurring

Reception

The first season has received positive reviews from critics. Metacritic gave the first season a score of 77 out of 100 based on 20 critic reviews, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'.[10] Rotten Tomatoes gave the first season a 93% 'certified fresh' rating based on 28 critic reviews, with the critical consensus "Jason Reitman's Casual is a funny -- albeit very specific -- look at modern dating, sharpened by edgy dialogue and self-assured performances."[11]

For the 73rd Golden Globe Awards, the series was nominated in the category for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.[12]

Episodes

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Season 1

No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1 "Pilot" Jason Reitman Zander Lehmann October 7, 2015 (2015-10-07)
2 "Friends" Jason Reitman Zander Lehmann October 7, 2015 (2015-10-07)
3 "Animals" Max Winkler Zander Lehmann October 14, 2015 (2015-10-14)
4 "..." Max Winkler Zander Lehmann October 21, 2015 (2015-10-21)
5 "Mom" Michael Weaver Sheila Callaghan October 28, 2015 (2015-10-28)
6 "Biden" Michael Weaver Liz Tigelaar November 4, 2015 (2015-11-04)
7 "Home" Tricia Brock Harris Danow November 11, 2015 (2015-11-11)
8 "Bottles" Tricia Brock Zander Lehmann & Harris Danow November 18, 2015 (2015-11-18)
9 "Mars" Fred Savage Halsted Sullivan November 25, 2015 (2015-11-25)
10 "Dave" Fred Savage Zander Lehmann December 2, 2015 (2015-12-02)

Season 2

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original release date
11 1 TBA TBA TBA June 7, 2016 (2016-06-07)
12 2 TBA TBA TBA TBA
13 3 TBA TBA TBA TBA

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "See a not-so-happy Michaela Watkins in a first-look photo from Jason Reitman's Casual — exclusive". Entertainment Weekly, August 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Hulu Picks Up Jason Reitman ‘Casual’ Comedy Series in Lionsgate TV Pact". Variety, October 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ "TIFF's First-Ever TV Lineup Includes Jason Reitman's 'Casual' and 'Heroes Reborn'". Indiewire, August 13, 2015.
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External links

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