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Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

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Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Genre
Created by
Based onWet Hot American Summer
by David Wain and Michael Showalter
Directed byDavid Wain
Starring
Opening theme"Jane" by Jefferson Starship
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Michael Showalter
  • David Wain
  • Jonathan Stern
  • Peter Principato
  • Howard Bernstein
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time24–31 minutes
Production companiesShowalter Wain
Abominable Pictures
Principato-Young Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
Related
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later is an American satirical comedy television miniseries set in 1991 in a summer camp and New York City.

Created by David Wain and Michael Showalter and directed by Wain, the Netflix series is part of the Wet Hot American Summer franchise, following Wain's 2001 film Wet Hot American Summer and the 2015 prequel television series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.[1] The series consists of eight episodes, and was released on August 4, 2017.[2]

Showalter cited St. Elmo's Fire, Singles, and The Big Chill as inspirations.[3]

Cast and characters

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Returning cast from the film (in alphabetical order)

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The following cast members reprised their roles from Wet Hot American Summer:[4][5][2]

Returning cast from the previous miniseries

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The following cast members reprised their roles from Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp:[4][5][2]

New cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Reunion"David WainKrister Johnson & Michael ShowalterAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
In August 1991, the far-flung alums of Camp Firewood make their away to Maine for a long-awaited reunion.
2"Softball"David WainChristina Lee & Michael ShowalterAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
Beth drops a bombshell, McKinley grows suspicious of the nanny, and Andy spars with the new cool kid at camp. Meanwhile, a sinister plan takes shape.
3"Tigerclaw"David WainNicole Drespel & Matt KrieteAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
While Katie and Andy head out a mission to save the camp, Lindsay follows a hot tip, and Donna approaches Victor with a surprising request.
4"Lunch"David WainSarah-Violet Bliss & Charles RogersAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
A newcomer shakes up the chemistry at camp. Mitch reaches out to an old friend for help. Susie's return to the theater creates a stir.
5"King of Camp"David WainFran Gillespie & Craig RowinAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
Andy challenges Deegs to a "King of Camp" showdown, Neil helps Vic prepare for his big moment, and troubling discoveries abound for the Firewood gang.
6"Rain"David WainDavid Wain & Michael ShowalterAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
As a storm lashes the camp, tensions between lovers and rivals boil over, and Vic's date takes a turn for the weird.
7"Dance"David WainKrister Johnson & Anthony KingAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
While Mitch's posse scrambles to thwart Reagan's plan, Coop delivers an emotional speech at the dance, and a shocking secret comes to light.
8"End Summer Night's Dream"David WainDavid Wain & Michael ShowalterAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
With the clock ticking and their options running out, the Camp Firewood family braces for disaster. But there are more surprises in store.

Reception

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The series holds a score of 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 26 reviews, with an average rating of 6.61/10. The site's critic consensus states: "By owning its own ridiculousness, 10 Years Later is a fan-pleasing addition to the cult classic series."[14] Metacritic reports a score of 67 out of 100, based on 12 critics.[15]

Reviewing for Vulture, Jen Chaney described the series as "basically eight episodes of unabashed retro-fueled silliness that has no interest in trying to make anything resembling sense as far as of plot or continuity is concerned. [...] I mean that as a compliment."[16] David Sims of The Atlantic criticized the "dialed back" humor and felt that "Ten Years Later will appeal to fans who just want to see everyone get back together, only this time dressed in goofy ’90s outfits."[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Netflix is going back to camp with Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later". The A.V. Club. April 27, 2016. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later' Trailer & Premiere Date: The Gang's All Here — Again". June 22, 2017. Archived from the original on July 31, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Comedy Bang Bang episode 457, Prepare for the Quake Archived 2016-11-21 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ a b c Fleming, Mike Jr. (2016-10-19). "Alyssa Milano Joins Season 2 Of 'Wet Hot American Summer'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  5. ^ a b Petski, Denise (2016-10-14). "'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later': Marisa Ryan To Reprise Abby". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  6. ^ a b Petski, Denise (2016-11-01). "'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later': Samm Levine & Marlo Thomas Join Netflix Sequel Series". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2016-11-01.
  7. ^ a b Barsanti, Sam (2017-07-27). "Adam Scott to play familiar character in Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 2017-07-28. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2016-10-14). "'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later': Mark Feuerstein To Co-Star". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (2016-11-01). "'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later' Casts Jai Courtney". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2016-11-02. Retrieved 2016-11-01.
  10. ^ Pedersen, Erik (2016-10-27). "Skyler Gisondo Joins 'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later'; 'Mating' Adds Emma Duncan". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (2016-11-03). "'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later' Casts Joey Bragg; Nik Dodani In 'Atypical'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (2016-12-05). "'Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later' Adds Anne-Marie Johnson; Matthew McNulty Joins 'The Terror'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2016-12-06. Retrieved 2016-12-06.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (2017-02-10). "'Disjointed': Chris Redd Cast In Netflix Pot Comedy Series From Chuck Lorre". Archived from the original on 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  14. ^ "WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER: TEN YEARS LATER (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  15. ^ "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later". Metacritic. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  16. ^ Chaney, Jen (August 3, 2017). "You're Probably Going to Love Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later". Vulture. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  17. ^ Sims, David (August 8, 2017). "The Joke Has Died With Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on December 4, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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