| Life & Beth | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Created by | Amy Schumer |
| Starring | Amy Schumer Violet Young Michael Cera Susannah Flood |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Amy Schumer Kevin Kane Daniel Powell Ryan McFaul |
| Running time | 24–32 minutes |
| Production companies | It's So Easy Productions Irony Point Endeavor Content |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hulu |
| Release | March 18, 2022 – present |
Life & Beth is an American comedy-drama series starring Amy Schumer, Violet Young, Michael Cera, Yamaneika Saunders, Michael Rapaport and Susannah Flood. It premiered on Hulu on March 18, 2022.[1][2] In April 2022, the series was renewed for a ten-episode second season.[3]
Premise
Beth's seemingly ideal life is upended when a sudden incident forces her to engage with her past.
Cast and characters
Main
- Amy Schumer as Beth
- Violet Young as a young version of Beth
- Michael Cera as John
- Susannah Flood as Ann
Recurring
- Yamaneika Saunders as Maya
- Michael Rapaport as Leonard
- Jon Glaser as Gerald
- Kevin Kane as Matt
- Laura Benanti as Jane
- Arielle Siegel as Jen
- Larry Owens as Clark
- Rosebud Baker as Meri
- LaVar Walker as Lavar
- Gary Gulman as Shlomo
- Murray Hill as Murray
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2021)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Life & Beth" | Amy Schumer | Amy Schumer | March 18, 2022 |
| 2 | "We're Grieving" | Ryan McFaul | Amy Schumer | March 18, 2022 |
| 3 | "Out on the Island" | Ryan McFaul | Colleen McGuinness | March 18, 2022 |
| 4 | "Pancakes" | Amy Schumer | Amy Schumer | March 18, 2022 |
| 5 | "Fair" | Kevin Kane | Amy Schumer | March 18, 2022 |
| 6 | "Boat" | Ryan McFaul | Emily Goldwyn | March 18, 2022 |
| 7 | "Leonard" | Daniel Powell | Ron Weiner | March 18, 2022 |
| 8 | "Homegoing" | Ryan McFaul | Colleen McGuinness | March 18, 2022 |
| 9 | "MRI" | Amy Schumer | Amy Schumer | March 18, 2022 |
| 10 | "Kiss from a Rose" | Amy Schumer | Amy Schumer | March 18, 2022 |
Season 2
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original release date [5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | TBA | Amy Schumer[4] | Amy Schumer | February 16, 2024 |
| 12 | 2 | TBA | TBA | Chuck Hayward & Mia Jackson | February 16, 2024 |
| 13 | 3 | TBA | TBA | Phoebe Walsh | February 16, 2024 |
| 14 | 4 | TBA | TBA | Ron Weiner | February 16, 2024 |
| 15 | 5 | TBA | TBA | Daniel Powell | February 16, 2024 |
| 16 | 6 | TBA | TBA | Tami Sagher | February 16, 2024 |
| 17 | 7 | TBA | TBA | Tova Diker | February 16, 2024 |
| 18 | 8 | TBA | TBA | Jeremy Beiler | February 16, 2024 |
| 19 | 9 | TBA | TBA | Alison Leiby & Sahar Jahani | February 16, 2024 |
| 20 | 10 | TBA | Amy Schumer[4] | Amy Schumer | February 16, 2024 |
Release
The series premiered with all 10 episodes on March 18, 2022, on Hulu.[1] In international markets, it was later released via the Star content hub on Disney+,[6][7] on Star+ in Latin America, and on Disney+ Hotstar in Southeast Asia.
Reception
Audience viewership
According to Whip Media, Life & Beth was the 7th most streamed original series across all platforms, in the United States during the week of March 27, 2022.[8]
Critical reception
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 92% approval rating with an average rating of 7.30/10, based on 38 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Beth proves there's still plenty of life left in Amy Schumer's artistic project, boasting the comedian's most nuanced performance yet."[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 70 out of 100 based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."[10]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ReFrame Stamp | IMDbPro Top 200 Scripted TV Recipients | Life & Beth | Won | [11] |
References
- 1 2 Petski, Denise (February 8, 2022). "'Life & Beth' Trailer: Amy Schumer Is Ready For a Fresh Start With Michael Cera In Hulu Comedy". Deadline. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ↑ Chapman, Wilson (February 8, 2022). "Amy Schumer Falls for Michael Cera in Hulu's 'Life & Beth' Trailer". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (April 13, 2022). "Amy Schumer's 'Life & Beth' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Life & Beth - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Shows A-Z – Life & Beth on Hulu". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Trailer Released For Hulu/Star Original Series 'Life & Beth'". Disney Plus Informer. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ↑ ""Life & Beth" Trailer Released". What's On Disney Plus. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ↑ "'Bridgerton,' 'Turning Red' Top Weekly Whip Media Streaming Charts – Media Play News". March 29, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- ↑ "Life & Beth: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Life & Beth: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
- ↑ Behzadi, Sofia (July 19, 2022). "'Euphoria', 'Abbott Elementary' & Apple Among ReFrame Stamp Recipients For Gender-Balanced Hiring; Numbers Down From 2020-2021". Deadline. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
External links
- Life & Beth at IMDb