Mrs. Fletcher
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Created by | Tom Perrotta |
Based on | Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta |
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Music by | Craig Wedren |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 7 (list of episodes) |
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Cinematography | Jeffrey Waldron |
Editor | Mark Sadlek |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Production company | Rubber Stamp |
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Network | HBO |
Release | October 27 December 8, 2019 | –
Mrs. Fletcher is an American comedy miniseries based on the 2017 novel of the same name written by Tom Perrotta.[1] The series stars Kathryn Hahn and has been given a series order by HBO.[2] The pilot was written by Perrotta and directed by Nicole Holofcener.[2]
On August 16, 2019, it was announced that the series would premiere on October 27, 2019.[3][4] In advance of its broadcast premiere, several episodes of the series received a preview screening in the Primetime program of the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.[5]
Premise
Mrs. Fletcher is a coming of age story of Mrs. Eve Fletcher (Hahn) and her son Brendan (White).[6] Eve is a divorcée and is undergoing a mid-life crisis. She decides she no longer wants to be her old self[7] when her son Brendan goes to college as a freshman.[1] She experiences sexual reawakening and sexual fulfillment that eluded her in her younger years.[8] Brendan also undergoes his own sexual troubles as he navigates college life.
Cast and characters
Main
- Kathryn Hahn as Eve Fletcher (née Mackie)[9]
- Jackson White as Brendan Fletcher, Eve's son[9]
- Owen Teague as Julian, Brendan's high school classmate, later a classmate in Eve's creative writing course[9]
- Cameron Boyce as Zach, Brendan's college roommate[10]
- Domenick Lombardozzi as George, Roy's son[11]
- Jen Richards as Margo, a transgender woman who teaches a creative writing course Eve enrolls in[9]
- Ifádansi Rashad as Curtis, a classmate in Eve's creating writing course
- Katie Kershaw as Amanda Olney, Eve's coworker and friend[9]
Recurring
- Casey Wilson as Jane, Eve's close friend[9]
- Jasmine Cephas Jones as Chloe[12]
- Bill Raymond as Roy Rafferty
- Josh Hamilton as Ted Fletcher, Eve's ex-husband and Brendan's father
Episodes
No. | Title [13] | Directed by [13] | Written by [13] | Original air date [13] | U.S. viewers (millions) | |||
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1 | "Empty Best" | Nicole Holofcener | Tom Perrotta | October 27, 2019 | 0.312[14] | |||
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2 | "Free Sample" | Liesl Tommy | Dana Fish | November 3, 2019 | 0.270[15] | |||
3 | "Care Package" | Liesl Tommy | Jeremy Beiler | November 10, 2019 | 0.256[16] | |||
4 | "Parents' Weekend" | Carrie Brownstein | Eric Ledgin | November 17, 2019 | 0.275[17] | |||
5 | "Invisible Fence" | Carrie Brownstein | Elle McLeland | November 24, 2019 | 0.190[18] | |||
6 | "Solar Glow" | Gillian Robespierre | Kate Thulin | December 1, 2019 | 0.259[19] | |||
7 | "Welcome Back" | Gillian Robespierre | Tom Perrotta | December 8, 2019 | 0.233[20] | |||
Eve decides to change her ID back to her maiden name ten years after her divorce and throws a party with her new friends to celebrate, but not before falling and injuring her ankle. Brendan is overwhelmed at college between his bad grades and the realization that he’s at fault for what happened with Chloe, and he gets a ride home. After the party, Amanda sets up a threesome with her, Eve, and Julian which Brendan walks in on. Brendan sits on the front porch as Amanda and Julian leave. Then Eve walks out, unsure what to say. |
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 83% based on 40 reviews, with an average rating of 7.23/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Mrs. Fletcher is an empathetic and poignant—if at times incomplete—character study that proves the perfect showcase for the luminous Kathryn Hahn."[21] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 72 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[22]
References
- ^ a b Sharf, Zack (2019-06-29). "'Mrs. Fletcher' First Trailer: Kathryn Hahn Is Sexually Awakened in HBO Comedy From 'Leftovers' Creator". IndieWire. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 21, 2018). "'Mrs. Fletcher': HBO Picks Up Comedy Pilot Starring Kathryn Hahn To Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Video: "Mrs. Fletcher" - Official Teaser - HBO". The Futon Critic. June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Limited Series "Mrs. Fletcher" Debuts October 27; Created by Executive Producer and Writer Tom Perrotta". The Futon Critic. August 16, 2019.
- ^ Debra Yeo, "Think programming more than 300 TIFF movies is hard? Try filling just six TV slots". Toronto Star, September 6, 2019.
- ^ Isaac, Feldberg (July 2, 2019). "First look at HBO's 'Mrs. Fletcher' teases Kathryn Hahn's 'sexual awakening' - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
- ^ Risi, Craig (2019-07-03). "Kathryn Hahn doesn't want to be a good girl anymore in this trailer for HBO's Mrs Fletcher". Critical Hit. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
- ^ Hoai-Tran, Bui (2019-07-03). "'Mrs. Fletcher' Trailer: Kathryn Hahn Gets Her Groove Back". /Film. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e f Canfield, David (August 21, 2018). "Kathryn Hahn HBO comedy 'Mrs. Fletcher' picked up to series". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 17, 2019). "'Descendants' Star Cameron Boyce Joins HBO Comedy Series 'Mrs. Fletcher'". Deadline. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 1, 2019). "'Mrs. Fletcher': Domenick Lombardozzi To Co-Star In HBO Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 25, 2019). "'Mrs. Fletcher': Jasmine Cephas Jones To Recur On HBO Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Limited Series MRS. FLETCHER Debuts October 27; Created by Executive Producer and Writer Tom Perrotta". HBO. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 29, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.27.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 5, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.3.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 12, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.10.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 19, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.17.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 26, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.24.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 4, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.1.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 10, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.8.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ "Mrs. Fletcher: Season 1 (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
- ^ "Mrs. Fletcher: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
External links
- 2010s American comedy television series
- 2010s American drama television miniseries
- 2019 American television series debuts
- 2019 American television series endings
- English-language television shows
- HBO original programming
- Midlife crisis in television
- Sexuality in television
- Television shows based on American novels
- Transgender-related television shows