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Togetherness
GenreComedy-drama
Created by
Written by
  • Jay Duplass
  • Mark Duplass
Directed by
  • Jay Duplass
  • Mark Duplass
Starring
ComposerMichael Andrews
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes9 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerSteve Zissis
Production locationLos Angeles
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time25–29 minutes
Production companyDuplass Brothers Productions
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJanuary 11, 2015 (2015-01-11) –
present (present)

Togetherness is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass and Steve Zissis. It is primarily written and directed by the Duplass brothers, and stars Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Amanda Peet and Steve Zissis. The series focuses on themes such as marriage and friendship. The show's first season premiered on HBO on January 11, 2015.[1] The series was renewed for an eight-episode second season, which premiered on February 21, 2016.[2]

Cast

Main

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
  • Ginger Gonzaga as Christy, a stripper and Alex's girlfriend

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18January 11, 2015 (2015-01-11)March 8, 2015 (2015-03-08)
28[2]February 21, 2016 (2016-02-21)April 10, 2016 (2016-04-10)[4]

Season 1 (2015)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Family Day"Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassTeleplay by: Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass
Story by: Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass & Steve Zissis		January 11, 2015 (2015-01-11)0.427[5]
When Alex, a struggling actor is evicted from his apartment, his best friend Brett tries to convince him to stay in Los Angeles and lets him move in temporarily. Meanwhile, Brett's wife, Michelle has her sister Tina in town from Houston. After a day at the beach, Tina receives a text from her boyfriend the he wants to break up which makes her furious. The four of them have a night out, in which Tina spots her ex with a new girl and confronts him in public, causing a scene. Alex is able to comfort Tina and they later vandalize his house with toilet paper. At home, Brett asks his wife why they don't have sex anymore, in which she responds "I don't know". After deciding not to go back to Houston, Tina, now along with Alex, are living with Brett and Michelle.
22"Handcuffs"Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassJanuary 18, 2015 (2015-01-18)0.426[6]
Tina encourages Michelle to try and spice of her sex life with Brett. Alex helps Tina for the day, and she decides to be his trainer and help get him into shape so he can strive for leading role acting parts. Brett gets into an argument at work with the director for a film he's working on as a sound designer. After work, Brett comes home to find Michelle dressed up and she tells him to go to the bedroom. Michelle tries to improve their predictable sex life, however, it doesn't go as planned.
33"Insanity"Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassJanuary 25, 2015 (2015-01-25)0.472[7]
Tina begins coaching Alex with a workout routine. Brett, along with Tina and Alex go to the movie premiere for the film he worked on, while Michelle stays at home. Tina encourages Alex to try and make connections with movie producers at the event, while Brett apologizes to the director for his previous behavior. When the babysitter shows up, Michelle decides to go out for the night, instead of joining the others at the premiere event. She goes to a bar and later ends up at a city hall meeting where she meets David, a divorced father who wants to start a charter school. Alex is eventually able to talk with Larry Kosinski, a big time movie producer, and it goes well. When leaving the event, Alex realizes Tina is going home with Larry, leaving him devastated.
44"Houston, We Have a Problem"Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassFebruary 8, 2015 (2015-02-08)0.271[8]
Tina and Alex fly to Houston so she can pack her things and bring them back to Los Angeles. On a night out, one of Tina's friends, Pam, takes an interest in Alex and they dance. Tina then grabs a guy and start dancing as well, trying out-do each other. Alex is about to leave with Pam but Tina insists that they go home. On the car ride home, Alex confronts Tina about what she did, but she says that he shouldn't have sex with Pam because she's her friend. At home, Tina apologizes and thanks him for coming and "being my friend". Brett takes Michelle out for a romantic evening of dinner and books a room at a hotel. Brett, feeling Michelle's anxiousness, decides to take "sex off the table", leaving her relieved. After watching a movie, she decides she wants to have sex because "it's important". They have their routine sex, but the mood is broken when she begins making suggestions for improvement, causing Brett to become frustrated and they fight. After, Brett apologizes and they agree they should see a therapist.
55"Kick the Can"Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassTeleplay by: Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass and Amanda Lasher
Story by: Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass		February 15, 2015 (2015-02-15)0.231[9]
After an intense session of couples therapy, Michelle plans a day of fun and invites friends to play kickball, while Brett tries to seem enthused with the idea. While Michelle is reserving the field, a group of adolescent hipsters say they have already reserved the field to play kick the can and they won't share the field even after Michelle tries to negotiate with them. Michelle then challenges them to a game of kick the can, which they agree to. During the game, Tina and Alex are hiding in a closet and he drunkenly kisses her. They kiss for awhile but Tina slaps him and storms off. Brett tells Michelle that he's faking his enthusiasm and that he's incapable of having fun. Michelle, who is now the only person left on her team, spots David and calls him over to her hiding spot. He helps her by turning on the sprinkler system, causing all hipsters run away from guarding the can, letting Michelle run and kick the can to win the game.
66"Ghost in Chains"Nicole HolofcenerJay Duplass & Mark DuplassFebruary 22, 2015 (2015-02-22)0.367[10]
While in the woods recording sound, Brett meets Linda, a free spirited woman who encourages him to be more spiritual. Michelle joins David at looking at a building for the potential charter school. Michelle agrees to join David on a trip to Sacramento for funding. Tina gives Alex the good news that Larry wants him in new film that is shooting in New Orleans, but that he needs to audition. They rush to the audition, and when he arrives, he discovers that the part is for the "chubby best friend" and is infuriated at Tina. He instead auditions for the lead role and afterward he tells Tina, "Whatever it is that you and I are doing, it's over." At work, Brett has a nervous breakdown when having to work a 16-hour shift without having a proper meal and leaves. Brett returns to the woods to find Linda where he vents about how he is tired of taking orders from other people.
77"Party Time"Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassMarch 1, 2015 (2015-03-01)0.444[11]
Michelle organizes a fundraising party for the charter school, however Brett tells he he won't be attending. Tina and Alex continue to ignore each other due to previous events. Tina is frustrated when she can't set up the bouncy castle for the party herself and Larry tells her that he can take care of her. At the party, Michelle opens up to David about her troubled marriage. Brett arrives at the retreat for spiritual people that Linda invited him to. Brett takes psilocybin mushroom and begins to open up, but eventually begins to freak out. Alex tracks down Brett and brings him back home. Back at home at the party, Brett calmly confronts David about his relationship with Michelle and that he feels threatened by it. Later, inside the house, Brett tells Michelle that "We're not good for each other right now". Michelle agrees that they need some space apart. Alex helps Tina throw away the defective bouncy castle and she breaks down, telling him she's not good at anything. She tells him she accepted Larry's offer of moving in.
88"Not So Together"Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassMarch 8, 2015 (2015-03-08)0.326[12]
Tina moves out of Brett and Michelle's house and says goodbye. Alex tells Brett that he's thinking of moving to Detroit. Michelle goes on the road trip to Sacramento with David and two other members of the team. Alex receives exciting news that he got one of the lead roles in Larry's movie. He goes to the hotel she and Larry are staying at to share the good news. When he arrives, he asks to speak to Tina alone and begs her to come to New Orleans with him. She refuses, and Alex tells her that she doesn't love Larry. Tina cries, saying "It's better this way." Alex apologizes and leaves. Brett takes the kids to the beach and truly begins to enjoy himself. David, along with Michelle, pitch the charter school plan to a board at Access Sacramento and are well-received. Brett drives Alex to the airport for his trip to New Orleans, where he tells Alex he feels happy and excited about his life again. Alex tells him to communicate this with Michelle. Brett then drives to Sacramento to see Michelle. At the hotel, David confesses to Michelle about the connection they have. When Michelle is unable to sleep, she passes a note to David under the door, and they begin to send messages back and forth. Eventually, David comes to Michelle's door and they kiss.

Season 2 (2016)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
91"Hotels"Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassFebruary 21, 2016 (2016-02-21)0.430[13]
102"Everybody Is Grownups"[14]Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassFebruary 28, 2016 (2016-02-28)TBD
113"Advanced Pretend"[15]Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassMarch 6, 2016 (2016-03-06)TBD
124"Changetown"[16]Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassMarch 13, 2016 (2016-03-13)TBD
135"Just the Range"[17]Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassMarch 20, 2016 (2016-03-20)TBD
146"Geri-ina"[18]Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassMarch 27, 2016 (2016-03-27)TBD
157"The Sand Situation"[19]Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassApril 3, 2016 (2016-04-03)TBD
168"For the Kids"[20]Jay Duplass & Mark DuplassJay Duplass & Mark DuplassApril 10, 2016 (2016-04-10)TBD

Reception

The first season received positive reviews from many critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the first season a 93% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 41 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."[21] Metacritic gave the first season a score of 79 based on 23 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[22] 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."[23]

The second season continued to receive positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, it has a score of 71 out of 100 based on 10m reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[24] Alan Sepinwall of HitFix wrote, "The stories are told with such intimacy, such empathy, and such attention to detail, that it transcends labels and generalities" and that the show is "even better this year".[25]

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.[26]

International broadcast

In Canada, the series airs on HBO Canada simultaneously with the American broadcast, and premiered on January 11, 2015.[27] In Australia, the series premiered on April 21, 2015, on Showcase.[28]

References

  1. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 6, 2014). "HBO Confirms Jan. 11 debut for 'Girls', 'Togetherness', & 'Looking'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Petski, Denise (October 29, 2015). "'Vinyl', 'Girls' & 'Togetherness' Get February Premiere Dates On HBO". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e Goldberg, Lesley (July 17, 2013). "Duplass Brothers Comedy Gets Series Order at HBO". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  4. ^ "togetherness on hbo". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  5. ^ Patten, Dominic (January 14, 2015). "HBO's 'Girls' Hits Season-Premiere Low, 'Togetherness' Debuts Soft & 'Looking' Falls In Return". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  6. ^ Cantor, Brian (January 21, 2015). "Ratings: "Girls" Adds Viewers, "Togetherness" Holds Steady". Headline Planet. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  7. ^ Cantor, Brian (January 27, 2015). "Ratings: "Girls" Slips, But "Togetherness," "Looking" Rise to Highs". Headline Planet. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  8. ^ Cantor, Brian (February 10, 2015). "Ratings: HBO's "Girls," "Togetherness" Hit Lows Sunday Night". Headline Planet. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  9. ^ Cantor, Brian (February 18, 2015). "Ratings: "Girls," "Togetherness" Hit New Viewership Low Marks". Headline Planet. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  10. ^ Cantor, Brian (February 24, 2015). "Ratings: "Girls," "Togetherness," "Looking" Rise Against Oscars". Headline Planet. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  11. ^ Cantor, Brian (March 3, 2015). "Ratings: HBO's "Girls," "Togetherness" Make Gains This Week". Headline Planet. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  12. ^ Cantor, Brian (March 10, 2015). "Ratings: HBO's "Girls" Rises Again, "Togetherness" Falls for Season Finale". Headline Planet. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  13. ^ Cantor, Brian (February 23, 2016). "Ratings: "Vinyl" Loses Viewers, "Girls" Premieres at Low, "Togetherness" Returns". Headline Planet. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  14. ^ "Togetherness 10: Everybody Is Grownups". HBO. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  15. ^ "Togetherness 11: Advanced Pretend". HBO. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  16. ^ "Togetherness 12: Changetown". HBO. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  17. ^ "Togetherness 13: Just the Range". HBO. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  18. ^ "Togetherness 14: Geri-ina". HBO. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  19. ^ "Togetherness 15: The Sand Situation". HBO. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  20. ^ "Togetherness 16: For the Kids". HBO. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  21. ^ "Togetherness: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  22. ^ "Togetherness: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  23. ^ Fowler, Matt (January 11, 2015). "Togetherness: Season 1 Review". IGN. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  24. ^ "Togetherness: Season 2". Metacritic. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  25. ^ Sepinwall, Alan (February 19, 2016). "In praise of 'Togetherness,' a very small show with very big emotions". HitFix. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  26. ^ "Justified, Broad City, Empire, Mom, 24, Jane The Virgin, Transparent Lead the 2015 Critics Choice Nominations". TVLine. May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  27. ^ "This January on HBO Canada: HBO's New Series TOGETHERNESS Debuts, GIRLS, LOOKING, REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, and BANSHEE Return" (Press release). HBO Canada. December 18, 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  28. ^ "APRIL on FOXTEL: Game Of Thrones, Mad Men, Wentworth, Deadline Gallipoli and 200+ other new shows". The Green Room. Foxtel. March 30, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.

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