Younger (TV series)

Younger
Genre Comedy-drama
Created by Darren Star
Based on Younger 
by Pamela Redmond Satran
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Darren Star
  • Larry W. Jones
  • Keith Cox
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 20–22 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Darren Star Productions
  • Jax Media
Broadcast
Original channel TV Land
Original run March 31, 2015 – present

Younger is an American television comedy-drama series based on the Pamela Redmond Satran novel of the same name. The series stars Sutton Foster as the lead character, with Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Miriam Shor and Nico Tortorella co-starring in other main roles.[1] The single-camera project was created and produced by Darren Star. Patricia Field, who worked with Star on Sex and the City, is a costume consultant on the production. The first season will consist of 12 episodes,[1][2] and premiered on March 31, 2015, at 10 pm Eastern time.[3][4]

The series has received positive reviews from critics. On April 21, 2015, Younger was renewed for a second season of 12 episodes.[5][6]

Premise

Liza (Sutton Foster) is a 40-year-old recently divorced mother trying to get a job, which proves difficult for a woman of her age. After a compliment from a much younger man Josh (Nico Tortorella), she decides to get a makeover, courtesy of her best friend Maggie (Debi Mazar), in order to look like she is in her mid-twenties. Ultimately, she becomes an assistant to Diana (Miriam Shor) at a publishing firm, where she befriends co-worker Kelsey (Hilary Duff).

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code		 U.S. viewers[total 1]
(in millions)
1"Pilot"Darren StarTeleplay by: Darren StarMarch 31, 20151011.36[12]
2"Liza Sows Her Oates"Darren StarDarren StarMarch 31, 20151021.19[12]
3"IRL"Darren StarDottie Dartland Zicklin & Eric ZicklinApril 7, 20151031.09[13]
4"The Exes"Tamra DavisRick SingerApril 14, 20151040.98[14]
5"Girl Code"Tamra DavisAlison BrownApril 21, 20151051.12[15]
6"Shedonism"Arlene SanfordDarren Star, Dottie Dartland Zicklin & Eric ZicklinApril 28, 20151061.14[16]
7"Broke and Pantyless"[17]May 5, 2015
8"Sk8"[17]May 12, 2015
9"I'm With Stupid"[17]May 19, 2015
10"The Boy With the Dragon Tattoo"[17]May 26, 2015
11"Hot Mitzvah"[17]June 2, 2015
12"The Old Ma'am and the C"[17]June 9, 2015
  1. ↑ These are the total viewers across the two channels: TVLand and Nick at Nite

Critical reception

Younger has received positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the show a rating of 96%,[18] while Metacritic gave the show a score of 75 out of 100 based on 20 reviews.[19] The Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus reads, "Darren Star's witty writing and Sutton Foster's charisma help elevate Younger above some of TV Land's previous sitcoms."[18]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Andreeva, Nellie (April 14, 2014). "TV Land Picks Up Darren Star's Comedy 'Younger' To Series". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Shows A-Z - younger on tv land". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Younger | Official Website". TV Land. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "TV Land Releases Extended Scene from New Comedy 'Younger' Featuring Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff" (PDF) (Press release). TV Land. 4 December 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  5. ↑ Nellie Andreeva. "‘Younger’ Renewed For Season 2 By TV Land - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "TV Land's 'Younger' Renewed for Second Season". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (December 6, 2013). "'Bunheads' Sutton Foster to Star in TV Land's Darren Star Pilot (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Hilary Duff Returns To TV In New Series, 'Younger'". Huffington Post. January 15, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  9. ↑ Gennis, Sadie (February 7, 2014). "Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff and Debi Mazar to Star in Darren Star's TV Land Pilot". TV Guide. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Miriam Shor Joins 'Younger'; Austin Stowell Boards 'Public Morals'". Deadline.com. January 27, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  11. ↑ ""Younger," Darren Star’s new single camera comedy to premiere Tuesday, March 31 at 10pm ET/PT on TV Land" (PDF) (Press release). TV Land. 2 October 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Ratings: "Younger" Starts Slowly on TV Land But Receives Nick at Nite Boost (Updated)". Headline Planet. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  13. ↑ "Ratings: TV Land's "Younger" Rises in Demo, Falls in Total Viewership". Headline Planet. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "Ratings: "Younger" Tanks on TV Land, Adds Nick at Nite Viewers". Headline Planet. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
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  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 "Younger - Episode Guide". Zap2it.com. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/younger/s01/
  19. ↑ "Younger". Metacritic. Retrieved 1 April 2015.

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