B Positive

B Positiveis an American televisionsitcomcreated byMarco Pennette, who is also the show's executive producer along withChuck LorreforChuck Lorre ProductionsandWarner Bros. Television. The series aired onCBSfrom November 5, 2020, to March 10, 2022.
In May 2021, the series was renewed for a second and final season, which premiered on October 14, 2021.In May 2022, the series was canceled after two seasons.
The series initially follows Drew, a therapist and newly divorced father withB-positive bloodwho needs akidney donor. When he is unable to find a donor within his family, a woman from his past named Gina offers him one of her kidneys.
Following Drew's successful transplant surgery, the Season 2 focus shifts to Gina, who inherits a large sum of money and buys the retirement home where she works, while Drew reassesses his life goals and sets out to rediscover himself.
The sitcom is inspired by the true story of series creatorMarco Pennette, who received a kidney transplant in 2013.
The series was among the 14 pilots ordered by CBS in February 2020 and was fast tracked to series the following March, as the pilot had already been completed before production atWarner Bros. Televisionwas suspended due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.The pilot was the only pilot completed for the2020–21 television seasonfor any of the broadcast networks in advance of the upfronts. On May 8, 2020, CBS picked up the series,and CTV followed soon after, picking up the series on June 23, 2020.On October 26, 2020, Jim Patterson joined the series as an executive producer and co-showrunner.The series premiered on November 5, 2020.On December 21, 2020, CBS gave the series a five-episode back order, making the total number of episodes ordered to 18.On May 15, 2021, CBS renewed the series for a second and final season which premiered on October 14, 2021.On October 15, 2021, it was reported that creator and co-showrunnerMarco Pennettehad left the series at the end of the first season and Patterson would continue to serve as showrunner for the second season.On May 12, 2022, CBS canceled the series after two seasons.
On February 19, 2020, it was announced thatAnnaleigh Ashfordhad been cast in the pilot.On March 2, 2020, it was announced thatKether DonohueandSara Ruehad joined the cast.The following day, it was announced thatThomas Middleditchhad joined the cast in the lead role.Alongside the series picked up announcement, it was reported that Kamryn Kunody was cast in a starring role.On August 11, 2020,Maggie Elizabeth Jonesjoined the cast in a recasting, replacing Kunody.On September 25, 2020, Terrence Terrell was cast as a series regular.On October 12, 2020,Izzy Gwas cast to replace Jones in a second recasting whileLinda Lavin,Briga Heelan,Darryl Stephens,Bernie Kopell, andDavid Anthony Higginswere cast in recurring roles and Darien Sills-Evans was cast to guest star.On September 1, 2021, Lavin, Higgins, and Stephens were promoted to series regulars whileHector Elizondo,Jane Seymour,Ben Vereen,Celia Weston,Jim Beaver, andAnna Maria Horsfordjoined cast in recurring roles for the second season.Weston was to play the character of Meredith,but the role was recast withPriscilla Lopezin the role. On October 5, 2021, it was reported that Michelle Ortiz joined the cast in a recasting, replacingRosa Salazarfor the second season.On October 27, 2021, it was announced thatD.B. Sweeneywas cast in a recurring role for the second season.
B Positivewas filmed atWarner Bros. StudiosinBurbank, California, but it is set inNew Haven, Connecticut.
OnRotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 84% with an average rating of 5.8/10, based on 19 reviews. The website's critics consensus states, "B Positive'sfamiliar sitcom trappings are elevated by its charming cast—especially the weird and winsome comedic stylings of Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford."OnMetacritic, it has a weighted average score of 62 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".