Easy is a comedy-drama anthology series written, directed, edited and produced by Joe Swanberg . [1] It consists of eight half-hour episodes. [2] The series is set inChicago . [3] The first season was released on Netflix on September 22, 2016. [4]
In April 2017, Swanberg revealed the series had been renewed for a second season. [5]
Cast
- Jane Adams as Annabelle Jones
- Suzanne Adent as Penny
- Malin Åkerman as Lucy
- Andrew Bachelor as Andrew
- Zazie Beetz as Noelle
- Orlando Bloom as Tom
- Hannibal Buress as Jason
- Aya Cash as Sherri
- Raúl Castillo as Bernie
- Michael Chernus as Kyle
- Kiersey Clemons as Chase
- Aislinn Derbez as Gabi
- Dave Franco as Jeff
- Noah Hopkins as Russ
- Jake Johnson as Andrew
- Evan Jonigkeit as Matt
- Marc Maron as Jacob Malco
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Sophie
- Kate Micucci as Annie
- Mauricio Ochmann as Martin
- Emily Ratajkowski as Allison Lizowska
- Elizabeth Reaser as Andi
- Rebecca Spence as Cheryl
- Marz Timms as Van Howard
- Jacqueline Toboni as Jo
- Lucas Von Kampen as Allan
Production
In March 2016, it was announced Netflix had ordered a season of eight episodes, with Joe Swanberg writing and directing the series, with Michael Chernus , Marc Maron , Elizabeth Reaser , Gugu Mbatha-Raw , Jake Johnson , Aya Cash , Dave Franco , Jane Adams , Hannibal Buress , Kiersey Clemons , Orlando Bloom , and Malin Åkermanstarring. [6]
Episodes
| No. in series |
title | Starring | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “The Fucking Study” [7] | Michael Chernus and Elizabeth Reaser | Joe Swanberg | Joe Swanberg | 22 September 2016 |
| 2 | “Vegan Cinderella” [7] | Kiersey Clemons , Jacqueline Toboni , and Jaz Sinclair | Joe Swanberg | Joe Swanberg | 22 September 2016 |
| 3 | “Brewery Brothers” [7] | Evan Jonigkeit , Aya Cash , Dave Franco and Zazie Beetz | Joe Swanberg | Joe Swanberg | 22 September 2016 |
| 4 | “Controlada” [7] | Aislinn Derbez , Raúl Castillo , and Mauricio Ochmann | Joe Swanberg | Joe Swanberg | 22 September 2016 |
| 5 | “Art and Life” [7] | Marc Maron and Emily Ratajkowski | Joe Swanberg | Joe Swanberg | 22 September 2016 |
| 6 | “Utopia” [7] | Orlando Bloom , Malin Åkerman , and Kate Micucci | Joe Swanberg | Joe Swanberg | 22 September 2016 |
| 7 | “Chemistry Read” [7] | Gugu Mbatha-Raw , Jane Adams , Michael Chernus, and Jake Johnson | Joe Swanberg | Joe Swanberg | 22 September 2016 |
| 8 | “Hop Dreams” [7] | Hannibal Buress , Dave Franco , Zazie Beetz, Aya Cash, and Evan Jonigkeit | Joe Swanberg | Joe Swanberg | 22 September 2016 |
Reception
The first season of Easy Early Positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 92% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , based were 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. [8] On Metacritic , the season holds a rating of 74 out of 100, based on 9 reviews, indicating “favorable reviews”. [9]
References
- Jump up^ Ariana Bacle. “Drinking Buddies filmmaker Joe Swanberg gets his own Netflix series” . EW .
- Jump up^ Lesley Goldberg. “Mumblecore Master Joe Swanberg Sets Star-Studded Comedic Anthology Series at Netflix” . Hollywood Reporter .
- Jump up^ Metz, Nina (September 22, 2016). “The TV Show that Joe Swanberg Wants to Do for the Rest of His Life” . Chicago Tribune . Retrieved September 24, 2016 .
- Jump up^ Petski, Denise (July 27, 2016). “‘Black Mirror’, ‘One Day At A Time’ & More Get Premiere Dates On Netflix – TCA” . Deadline.com . Retrieved July 27, 2016 .
- Jump up^ Perez, Rodrigo (April 7, 2017). “Joe Swanberg Talks ‘Win It All,’ ‘Easy’ & His Fruitful Creative Collaboration With Jake Johnson” . The Playlist . Retrieved April 7, 2017 .
- Jump up^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 14, 2016). “Netflix Sets Joe Swanberg Anthology Series ‘Easy'” . Deadline.com . Retrieved September 26, 2016 .
- ^ Jump up to:a b c d e f g h Ben Travers (22 September 2016). “‘Easy’ Review: Grading Every Episode of Joe Swanberg’s Profound New Netflix Series” . IndieWire . Retrieved 22 September 2016 .
- Jump up^ “Easy: Season 1 (2016)” . Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved September 29, 2016 .
- Jump up^ “Easy: Season 1” . Metacritic . Retrieved September 26, 2016.