Average Joe is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Robb Cullen. It premiered on BET+ on June 26, 2023 and later added to Netflix on August 15, 2024.[1]
In June 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.
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[2]
- Tammy Townsend as Angela Washington[3]
- Malcolm Barrett as Leon Montgomery[3]
- Cynthia McWilliams as Cathy Montgomery[3]
- Michael Trucco as Benjamin "Touch" Tuchawuski (season 1)[3]
- Ashani Roberts as Sgt. Pam Talford [3]
- Kathrine Barnes as Arina[3]
- Ashley Olivia Fisher as Jennifer Washington[3]
- Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Nicolai Dzhugashvili[3]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original release date | BET air date [5] | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Eric Dean Seaton | Robb Cullen | June 26, 2023 | June 25, 2023 | 0.72[6] |
| 2 | "Bachelor in Paradise" | Eric Dean Seaton | Scott Boden Hodges | June 26, 2023 | March 20, 2024 | 0.28[7] |
| 3 | "Donuts & Whiskey?" | Christoph Schrewe | Tyrone Finch | June 29, 2023 | October 30, 2024 | 0.34[8] |
| 4 | "The Above Average School Teacher" | Christoph Schrewe | Arthur Harris | July 6, 2023 | November 6, 2024 | 0.31[9] |
| 5 | "A Cautionary Tale of Frontier Justice" | Marshall Tyler | Bryce Ahart & Stephanie McFarlane | July 13, 2023 | November 13, 2024 | 0.21[10] |
| 6 | "Green and Blue" | Marshall Tyler | Jerron Horton | July 20, 2023 | November 20, 2024 | 0.29[11] |
| 7 | "Prisoners" | David Katzenberg | Kevin O'Hare | July 27, 2023 | November 27, 2024 | 0.26[12] |
| 8 | "Ride Or Die" | David Katzenberg | Hawa Macalou | August 3, 2023 | December 4, 2024 | N/A |
| 9 | "Sounds Like Mail Man" | Joy T. Lane | Robb Cullen | August 10, 2023 | December 11, 2024 | N/A |
| 10 | "You Must Be Joe" | Joy T. Lane | Paul McLalin & D.J. Ryan | August 17, 2023 | December 11, 2024 | N/A |
Production
Development
The series was picked up by BET+ on February 7, 2022.[13] In September 2022, it was announced that Eric Dean Seaton would direct the first episode.[14] The series premiered on June 26, 2023.[15]
On June 6, 2024, BET+ renewed the series for a second season.[16][17]
Casting
In April 2022, Deon Cole was cast in the leading role.[2] The rest of the main cast was revealed on October 20, 2022.[3]
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season of the show garnered a 86% score from critics, a "positive" score.[18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 73 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[19] Daniel Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter praised the tone and performances, especially from Deon Cole , Malcolm Barrett and Cynthia McWilliams.[20]
References
- ^ Moore, Kasey (July 16, 2024). "'Average Joe' Series Starring Deon Cole from BET Lined Up For Release on Netflix". What's on Netflix. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ 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 December 5, 2024.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (June 27, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 6.25.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (March 21, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: truTV Among Key Demo Leaders with March Madness First Four Action". Programming Insider. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (October 31, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: MLB World Series Concludes on Seven-Year High on Fox Platforms". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 7, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: ESPN and Fox News Tops in Prime Time Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 14, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: The Golden Bachelorette on ABC Achieves Season-High in Finale". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (November 21, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: ABC Wins the Night Despite Slight Slippage for CMA Awards". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ Pucci, Douglas (December 3, 2024). "Wednesday Ratings: Survivor on CBS and SNL Thanksgiving on NBC Lead Prime Time Telecasts in Key Adult Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "BET+ Renews Darkly Comedic Original Series "Average Joe" Starring Deon Cole for Second Season" (Press release). BET. June 6, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 6, 2024). "Average Joe Starring Deon Cole Renewed For Season 2 By BET+". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Average Joe - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
- ^ "Average Joe: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ 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
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