SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE
I'm surprised by how much I love the new HBO series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE (trailer here). This slice-of-life dramedy stars Bridget Everett as Sam, a woman in her 40s who’s stuck in a rut after moving back to her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas following the death of her sister. Sam and her friends and family, including her work bestie Joel (Jeff Hiller) and sister Tricia (Mary Catherine Garrison), are flawed but aspirational. The characters grapple with issues of faith, marriage, addiction, and self-acceptance—but they also have so much fun laughing and singing through it all. With Jay Duplass' direction, the series provides an authentic and intimate look into small-town Kansas. The unique yet accessible setting and characters make SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE an instant favorite. I highly recommend catching up on the first five episodes before the season finale airs later this month!
—Dustin Sloane, Development Assistant
