Life & Beth
GenreComedy drama
Created byAmy Schumer
StarringAmy Schumer
Violet Young
Michael Cera
Susannah Flood
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producersAmy Schumer
Kevin Kane
Daniel Powell
Ryan McFaul
Running time24–32 minutes
Production companiesIt's So Easy Productions
Irony Point
Endeavor Content
Original release
NetworkHulu
ReleaseMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18) 
present (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

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
110March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
210February 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)

Season 1 (2021)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Life & Beth"Amy SchumerAmy SchumerMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
2"We're Grieving"Ryan McFaulAmy SchumerMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
3"Out on the Island"Ryan McFaulColleen McGuinnessMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
4"Pancakes"Amy SchumerAmy SchumerMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
5"Fair"Kevin KaneAmy SchumerMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
6"Boat"Ryan McFaulEmily GoldwynMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
7"Leonard"Daniel PowellRon WeinerMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
8"Homegoing"Ryan McFaulColleen McGuinnessMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
9"MRI"Amy SchumerAmy SchumerMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
10"Kiss from a Rose"Amy SchumerAmy SchumerMarch 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)

Season 2

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten by[4]Original release date[5]
111TBAAmy Schumer[4]Amy SchumerFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
122TBATBAChuck Hayward & Mia JacksonFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
133TBATBAPhoebe WalshFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
144TBATBARon WeinerFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
155TBATBADaniel PowellFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
166TBATBATami SagherFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
177TBATBATova DikerFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
188TBATBAJeremy BeilerFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
199TBATBAAlison Leiby & Sahar JahaniFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
2010TBAAmy Schumer[4]Amy SchumerFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)

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. 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.
  2. Chapman, Wilson (February 8, 2022). "Amy Schumer Falls for Michael Cera in Hulu's 'Life & Beth' Trailer". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  3. Petski, Denise (April 13, 2022). "Amy Schumer's 'Life & Beth' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 "Life & Beth - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  5. "Shows A-Z – Life & Beth on Hulu". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  6. "Trailer Released For Hulu/Star Original Series 'Life & Beth'". Disney Plus Informer. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  7. ""Life & Beth" Trailer Released". What's On Disney Plus. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  8. "'Bridgerton,' 'Turning Red' Top Weekly Whip Media Streaming Charts – Media Play News". March 29, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  9. "Life & Beth: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  10. "Life & Beth: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  11. 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.
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