Somebody Somewhere (TV series)
Somebody Somewhere is an American comedy-drama television series starring Bridget Everett and created by Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen. It premiered on HBO on January 16, 2022. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a second season. Premise. Set in Manhattan, Kansas, the series follows Sam as she deals with a midlife crisis after the death of her sister. Development and production. In July 2020, HBO ordered "Somebody Somewhere" to series which is inspired by the life of Bridget Everett who plays the lead role and is also an executive producer. In June 2021 , the cast was announced, which included Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy, Mike Hagerty, Murray Hill, Jon Hudson Odom, and Heidi Johanningmeier. In February 2022, HBO renewed the series for a second season. The series was filmed in suburban Chicago, primarily in Lockport and Warrenville. The creators chose Chicago as a filming location because of the talent pool available; Hannah Bos said, "We cast a lot of roles out of Chicago, and the talent pool was insane. It was exciting to have so many choices for so many roles. I'm biased because I love the Chicago style of  acting — which I feel is very grounded, very real, very nuanced — and we had many wonderful actors to draw on to fill our world in." Reception. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an 100% approval rating based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, "Somebody Somewhere" explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth. On Metacritic, the series has a score of 86 out of 100, based on 12 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim."