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Average Joe (2023 TV series)

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Average Joe
Genre
Created byRobb Cullen
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBET+
ReleaseJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26) –
present

Average Joe is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Robb Cullen. It premiered on BET+ on June 26, 2023 and later added to Netflix on August 15, 2024.[1]

In June 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.

Plot

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An everyday plumber named Joe learns that his recently deceased father was working for the Russian mafia and stole $10 million and a car from them. The mafia is now looking for Joe and the money.

Cast and characters

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten by [4]Original release dateBET air date [5]U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Eric Dean SeatonRobb CullenJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26)June 25, 20230.72[6]
2"Bachelor in Paradise"Eric Dean SeatonScott Boden HodgesJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26)March 20, 20240.28[7]
3"Donuts & Whiskey?"Christoph SchreweTyrone FinchJune 29, 2023 (2023-06-29)October 30, 20240.34[8]
4"The Above Average School Teacher"Christoph SchreweArthur HarrisJuly 6, 2023 (2023-07-06)November 6, 20240.31[9]
5"A Cautionary Tale of Frontier Justice"Marshall TylerBryce Ahart & Stephanie McFarlaneJuly 13, 2023 (2023-07-13)November 13, 20240.21[10]
6"Green and Blue"Marshall TylerJerron HortonJuly 20, 2023 (2023-07-20)November 20, 20240.29[11]
7"Prisoners"David KatzenbergKevin O'HareJuly 27, 2023 (2023-07-27)November 27, 20240.26[12]
8"Ride Or Die"David KatzenbergHawa MacalouAugust 3, 2023 (2023-08-03)December 4, 2024N/A
9"Sounds Like Mail Man"Joy T. LaneRobb CullenAugust 10, 2023 (2023-08-10)December 11, 2024N/A
10"You Must Be Joe"Joy T. LanePaul McLalin & D.J. RyanAugust 17, 2023 (2023-08-17)December 11, 2024N/A

Production

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Development

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The series was picked up by BET+ on February 7, 2022.[13] In September 2022, it was announced that Eric Dean Seaton would direct the first episode.[14] The series premiered on June 26, 2023.[15]

On June 6, 2024, BET+ renewed the series for a second season.[16][17] Season 2 started filming on Februaty 7, 2025[18] and wrapped on May 13, 2025.[19]

Casting

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In April 2022, Deon Cole was cast in the leading role.[2] The rest of the main cast was revealed on October 20, 2022.[3]

Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season of the show garnered a 86% score from critics, a "positive" score.[20] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 73 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[21] Daniel Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter praised the tone and performances, especially from Deon Cole , Malcolm Barrett and Cynthia McWilliams.[22]

References

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  1. ^ Moore, Kasey (July 16, 2024). "'Average Joe' Series Starring Deon Cole from BET Lined Up For Release on Netflix". What's on Netflix. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 8, 2022). "Average Joe: Deon Cole To Topline BET+ Dark Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Petski, Denise (October 20, 2022). "Average Joe: Tammy Townsend, Malcolm Barrett & Cynthia Kaye McWilliams Among 6 Cast In BET+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Average Joe (2023) - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "Average Joe – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Salem, Mitch (June 27, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 6.25.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  7. ^ Pucci, Douglas (March 21, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: truTV Among Key Demo Leaders with March Madness First Four Action". Programming Insider. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 31, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: MLB World Series Concludes on Seven-Year High on Fox Platforms". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  9. ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 7, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: ESPN and Fox News Tops in Prime Time Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  10. ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 14, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: The Golden Bachelorette on ABC Achieves Season-High in Finale". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  11. ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 21, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: ABC Wins the Night Despite Slight Slippage for CMA Awards". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  12. ^ Pucci, Douglas (December 3, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: Survivor on CBS and SNL Thanksgiving on NBC Lead Prime Time Telecasts in Key Adult Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  13. ^ White, Peter (February 7, 2022). "Dark Comedy Drama Average Joe From Robb Cullen & McG Lands Cast Contingent Order At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (September 28, 2022). "Average Joe: Eric Dean Seaton To Direct First Episode Of BET+ Dark Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  15. ^ ""Average Joe" Premieres June 26, Only on BET+" (Press release). BET. April 24, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  16. ^ "BET+ Renews Darkly Comedic Original Series "Average Joe" Starring Deon Cole for Second Season" (Press release). BET. June 6, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 6, 2024). "Average Joe Starring Deon Cole Renewed For Season 2 By BET+". Deadline Hollywood.
  18. ^ "Robb Cullen on Instagram: "After an amazing two months of prep, today we start shooting Average Joe - Season 2 in the unbelievably beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa! Fuck, am I lucky!"". Instagram. February 7, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  19. ^ "Michael Trucco on Instagram: "It takes a village, truly! That's a wrap on Season 2 of Average Joe! THANK YOU to this unbelievably wonderful and professional, world class cast and crew. We did it, all of us, together. You are all amazing human beings and I'm so grateful for sharing this experience with all of you!" @averagejoebetplus @betplus @netflix #capetown". Instagram. May 13, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  20. ^ "Average Joe - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  21. ^ "Average Joe: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  22. ^ Fienberg, Daniel (June 23, 2023). "'Average Joe' Review: Deon Cole in a Twisty Pulp Thriller With Breakout Potential for BET+". The Hollywood Reporter.
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