Average Joe (2023 TV series)
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| Genre | Dark comedy |
| Created by | Robb Cullen |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Camera setup | Single |
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| Network | BET+ |
| Release | June 26 – August 17, 2023 |
Average Joe is an American
Plot
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
- Deon Cole as Joe Washington[1]
- Tammy Townsend as Angela Washington[2]
- Malcolm Barrett as Leon Montgomery[2]
- Cynthia McWilliams as Cathy Montgomery[2]
- Michael Trucco as Benjamin "Touch" Tuchawuski[2]
- Ashani Roberts as Sgt. Pam Talford [2]
- Kathrine Barnes as Arina[2]
- Ashley Olivia Fisher as Jennifer Washington[2]
- Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Nicolai Dzhugashvili[2]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [3] | Original release date | BET air date [4] | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Eric Dean Seaton | Robb Cullen | June 26, 2023 | June 25, 2023 | 0.72[5] |
| 2 | "Bachelor in Paradise" | Eric Dean Seaton | Scott Boden Hodges | June 26, 2023 | March 20, 2024 | N/A |
| 3 | "Donuts & Whiskey?" | Christoph Schrewe | Tyrone Finch | June 29, 2023 | April 3, 2024 | N/A |
| 4 | "The Above Average School Teacher" | Christoph Schrewe | Arthur Harris | July 6, 2023 | TBA | N/A |
| 5 | "A Cautionary Tale of Frontier Justice" | Marshall Tyler | Bryce Ahart & Stephanie McFarlane | July 13, 2023 | TBA | N/A |
| 6 | "Green and Blue" | Marshall Tyler | Jerron Horton | July 20, 2023 | TBA | N/A |
| 7 | "Prisoners" | David Katzenberg | Kevin O'Hare | July 27, 2023 | TBA | N/A |
| 8 | "Ride Or Die" | David Katzenberg | Hawa Macalou | August 3, 2023 | TBA | N/A |
| 9 | "Sounds Like Mail Man" | Joy T. Lane | Robb Cullen | August 10, 2023 | TBA | N/A |
| 10 | "You Must Be Joe" | Joy T. Lane | Paul McLalin & D.J. Ryan | August 17, 2023 | TBA | N/A |
Production
Development
The series was picked up by BET+ on February 7, 2022.[6] In September 2022, it was announced that Eric Dean Seaton would direct the first episode.[7] The series premiered on June 26, 2023.[8]
Casting
In April 2022, Deon Cole was cast in the leading role.[1] The rest of the main cast was revealed on October 20, 2022.[2]
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season of the show garnered a 86% score from critics, a "positive" score.[9] Daniel Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter praised the tone and performances, especially from Deon Cole , Malcolm Barrett and Cynthia McWilliams.[10]
References
- ^ a b Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 8, 2022). "Average Joe: Deon Cole To Topline BET+ Dark Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Average Joe (2023) - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Average Joe – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 28, 2022). "Average Joe: Eric Dean Seaton To Direct First Episode Of BET+ Dark Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ ""Average Joe" Premieres June 26, Only on BET+" (Press release). BET. April 24, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Average Joe - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ Fienberg, Daniel (June 23, 2023). "'Average Joe' Review: Deon Cole in a Twisty Pulp Thriller With Breakout Potential for BET+".
External links
- Average Joe at IMDb
