Created by: Liz Feldman
Other cast: Christina Applegate, James Marsden, Sam McCarthy, Luke Roessler, Max Jenkins, Diana Maria Riva & Brandon Scott
Release date: May 3, 2019
Genre: Comedy, Crime & Drama
Running time: 30m
Jen's husband recently died in a hit-and-run, and the sardonic widow is determined to solve the crime. Optimistic free spirit Judy has recently suffered a tragic loss of her own. The ladies meet at a support group and, despite their polar-opposite personalities, become unlikely friends. As the women bond over bottles of wine and a shared affinity for "The Facts of Life," Judy tries to shield Jen from a shocking secret that could destroy her life as she knows it. The dark comedy -- which explores the weirdly funny sides of grief, loss and forgiveness.
Taglines: Misery just found company.
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Judy says Steve has a JFK, Jr. vibe. James Marsden previously played John Kennedy Jr. in “The Butler”.
Both Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini have previously starred as love interests to Will Ferrell, who’s an executive producer of the show – Applegate in “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” and Cardellini in “Daddy’s Home” and “Daddy’s Home 2”.
Judy Hale’s ringtone for phone calls from Jen is a nod to the music from “Back to the Future”.
James Marsden and Linda Cardellini both appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. James Marsden played Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in the “X-Men” movies, and Linda Cardellini played Hawkeye’s wife in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, “Avengers: Endgame”, and “Hawkeye”.
In one scene, Jen references “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” by Rupert Holmes to Judy while the characters are in a car. In the 2002 comedy “The Sweetest Thing”, in which Applegate also starred, her character and co-star Cameron Diaz’s character sing and dance in a car to the same song.
Linda Cardellini appeared in “Legally Blonde”, as Chutney Windham. Christina Applegate was offered the lead role of Elle Woods but turned it down, a decision she later regretted.
Linda Cardellini and Garret Dillahunt previously played husband and wife on “ER”.
Due to her multiple sclerosis, which was diagnosed halfway through Season 3, Christina Applegate can be seen sitting more often, or assisted by Linda Cardellini when standing or walking, for many of the Season 3 scenes.
