Togetherness (TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy-drama |
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| Composer(s) | Michael Andrews |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Steve Zissis |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 25–29 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Duplass Brothers Productions |
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| Original network | HBO |
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| Original release | January 11, 2015 – present |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
Togetherness is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass and Steve Zissis. The show's first season premiered on HBO on January 11, 2015.[1] The series has been renewed for an eight-episode second season, which will premiere on February 21, 2016.[2]
Contents
Cast
Main
- Mark Duplass as Brett Pierson, a sound composer and Michelle's husband[3]
- Melanie Lynskey as Michelle Pierson, Brett's wife[3]
- Amanda Peet as Tina, Michelle's sister[3]
- Steve Zissis as Alex Pappas, an aspiring actor and Brett's best friend[3]
Recurring
- Abby Ryder Fortson as Sophie, Brett and Michelle's daughter[3]
- Peter Gallagher as Larry, a producer and Tina's boyfriend
- John Ortiz as David, a single father who becomes involved with Michelle
- Mary Steenburgen as Linda, a free spirited woman who becomes Brett's friend
- Joshua Leonard as Director
- Amy Adair as Peggy, the babysitter
Episodes
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Season 1 (2015)
| No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | 1 | "Family Day" | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | Teleplay by: Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass Story by: Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass & Steve Zissis |
January 11, 2015 | 0.427[4] |
| 2 | 2 | "Handcuffs" | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | January 18, 2015 | 0.426[5] |
| 3 | 3 | "Insanity" | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | January 25, 2015 | 0.472[6] |
| 4 | 4 | "Houston, We Have a Problem" | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | February 8, 2015 | 0.271[7] |
| 5 | 5 | "Kick the Can" | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass & Amanda Lasher | February 15, 2015 | 0.231[8] |
| 6 | 6 | "Ghost in Chains" | Nicole Holofcener | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | February 22, 2015 | 0.367[9] |
| 7 | 7 | "Party Time" | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | March 1, 2015 | 0.444[10] |
| 8 | 8 | "Not So Together" | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass | March 8, 2015 | 0.326[11] |
Season 2
| No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | "Hotels"[12] | TBA | TBA | February 21, 2016 | TBD |
| 10 | 2 | "Everybody Is Grownups"[13] | TBA | TBA | February 28, 2016 | TBD |
Reception
The first season received positive reviews from many critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the first season a 92% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 37 critic reviews. The critical consensus reads: "Togetherness is a delightful surprise that interweaves day-to-day life with moving, dramatic characters who have an affinity for deprecating, squirmy humor."[14] Metacritic gave the first season a score of 79 based on 23 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[15] IGN reviewer Matt Fowler gave the entire first season an 8.3 out of 10, saying that "The Duplass brothers, along with several wonderful performances, have managed to take an oft-trodden road and paved it fresh."[16]
For the 5th Critics' Choice Television Awards, Melanie Lynskey was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Peter Gallagher was nominated for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series.[17]
International broadcast
In Australia, the series premiered on April 21, 2015, on Showcase.[18]
References
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- Official website
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