One Strange Happy
One Strange Happy[1] is an American sitcom television series that runs on Amazon Prime. The single-camera ensemble comedy originally aired as a mini-series in its first season. The show was created by Bryan Maurice served as the show's executive producers and showrunners. The show stars Beth Dodge and Bryan Maurice and features an ensemble cast. The second season consisting of 16 episodes each 20 minutes in length will premiere in June 2019.
| One Strange Happy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Bryan Maurice |
| Written by | Bryan Maurice |
| Directed by | Ashley Mellinger(Season 1-2)
Bryan Maurice(Season 1-2) Anna Bremner-Smith(Season 1) Claire Grace (Season 1) |
| Starring | Beth Dodge Bryan Maurice |
| Theme music composer | Jonathan Gamble(Season 1) Lefthandout (Season 2) |
| Opening theme | Strangeness (Season 1) Futures (Season 2) |
| Composer(s) | Jonathan Gamble |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 24 ([[No More Ads!
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| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Bryan Maurice
Frank Capobianco Crystal Bauer-Feldman Beth Dodge(Season 2) |
| Producer(s) | Gurunam Atwal (Season 1)
Kevin White(Season 1) Kolby Talbert (Season 1-2) |
| News editor(s) | Davied Kelly (Season 1) |
| Production location(s) | Portland Oregon |
| Cinematography | Davied Kelly (Season 1) |
| Camera setup | Single Camera (Season 1) Multi-Camera (Season 2) |
| Running time | 5-9 Minutes Season 1 20 Minutes Season 2 |
| Production company(s) | 2nd Team Entertainment LLC Arcane Reverly |
| Distributor | Amazon Prime |
| Budget | $10,000 Season 1 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Amazon Prime |
| Picture format | HD |
| First shown in | United States UK |
| Original release | May 20th 2018 – July 15th 2018 |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
| 2nd Team Entertainment | |
Search One Strange Happy on Amazon.
Plot[edit]
One Strange Happy follows the dysfunctional adventures of 2 roommates living in Oregon: The easily frustrated Monica (Beth Dodge) and her crazy roomie Erik (Bryan Maurice). It Co-Stars Monica's mother Kendra (Sandra Dolittle), and Erik's happy-go-luck dad Patrick (Bobby Bridges). It features a number of supporting characters including Monica's new boyfriend Ronnie (Erik Montague), her semi racist brother-in-law Scooter (Scott Thomas), Scooters son Junior (Bill Christensen) and weird computer nerd Oswald (Frank Capopianco)
The series first begins with Monica and Erik dealing with their lives dynamic drastically changing after the breakup of Monica and her boyfriend Steven (Jonathon Wexler). This leaves Monica dating all types of weirdos before settling for Ronnie, who Erik hates.
While the initial "Monica dating a bunch" premise was the focal point in the earlier episodes, this premise was mostly abandoned as the series went on, as the focus became more about the dynamic of Monica and Erik being forced to be a "family" in a similar vein of "friends become family" ensemble comedies like It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia and New Girl. Typically, in season 1 each episode featured Monica dealing with a crazy situation that another character has caused. Season 2 will take a wide deviation from that. While still having Monica as the main focus but peering into her everyday life and the lives of her "Strange Family" more.
Cast and characters[edit]
Main[edit]
- Beth Dodge as Monica – Erik's easily frustrated roommate. Upset after her breakup she goes on a dating spree only to end up with Ronnie. She secretly hates her life and always likes to be in charge of everything. She is a perfectionist by nature and currently serves as Su-Chef at a local diner. Despite her Type-A attitude, monica occasionally parties and partakes in smoking marijuana. In season two her job as a chef will be explored.
- Bryan Maurice as Erik– Monica's not so bright roommate. Erik is the oldest in the group of young friends. Despite his dumb demeanor he's quite quick witted and clever. He hates going on double dates but loves pie. He always has money yet somehow can never pay rent. In season two, the budding frienemy-relationship between Erik and Scooter blossoms
- Sandra Doolittle as Kendra – Monica's freeloving mother. She is wild and free and loves a great time. She marries Patrick Erik's dad. In season two her marriage will be explored.
- Erik Montague as Ronnie – Monica's dimwitted almost borderline scary dumb boyfriend- Ronnie is narsicisitic, uncultured, lazy and does his best to avoid anything but working out. He most enjoys working out at the gym and eating ice cream though is lactose intolerant. Season two will take a look into what keeps Monica and Ronnie together.
- Scott Thomas as Scooter– Monica's semi racist brother in-law and Kelly's Husband and father of Junior. Scooter loves his family and America and is trying to get used to Erik as a member of that family. Season two sees Scooter and Erik try to become better "brothers"
- Frank Capobianco as Oswald– The nerdy weird perpetually single group member. His living with his mom and lack of dating life is a constant joke among his friends. Most of his time is spent at the computer playing games of yelling at his mom for a sandwich. Season two takes a look into what makes "Ozzie Poo" such a loser.
Recurring[edit]
- Jonathan Wexler as Steven– Monica's straightnosed uptight ex-boyfriend. Steven breaks up with Monica in Season One. Season Two be seeks redemption.
- Bobby Bridgesas Patrick – Erik's weird yet overly nice and overly sexual dad. He's also married to Monica's mom Kendra.
- Bill Christensen as Junior – Scooter and Kelly's super crazy and silent son. He never speaks and is strong as an ox and dumber than one too.
- Laura Welsh as Cindy (Season 2) – Erik's bubbly cake loving girlfriend and soon to be rival.
- Kelsey Norene as Ashley – Monica's crude co-worker and friend at the diner. Known for her "Professional texting".
- Garry Bastian as Demetri – The rude waiter in season one who somehow manages to get a job in season two.
- Rachael Berks as Kelly(Season 1)– Monica's sister, also Scooters husband and Juniors mother.
- Claire Grace as June(Season 1) – Erik's season one stoner girlfriend.
- Samuel Van Dyke as Sticky(Season 1) – Erik's friend.
- Kolby Talbert as Mufasa (Season 2)– Stickys odler more responsible brother.
- Zee Tompkinsas Susan(Season 2)– Erik's mother and Patrick's ex-wife who is dating "Uncle Marvin".
- Emery John Frazier as Uncle Marvin(Season 2) – Erik's creepy uncle who's dating his mom.
Episodes[edit]
Season One consisted of nine episodes each about 5-9 minutes each which aired on May 20th 2018. Season two shall consist of sixteen episodes each 20-25 minutes.
Development and production[edit]
On December 11, 2017, the project was green-lit which was written by Bryan Maurice and directed by Ashley Mellinger, Bryan Maurice, Anna Bremner-Smith and Claire Grace. The show is from production companies 2nd Team Entertainment LLC[2], and Arcane Reverly[3]. Executive producers are Bryan Maurice, Crystal Bauer-Feldman, Frank Capobianco and Beth Dodge.
Casting began in January 2018, with Beth Dodge first cast as Monica Next to join the series was Erik Montague as Ronnie. Scott Thomas, Frank Capobianco, and Bobby Bridges shortly joined that cast, with Thomas playing Scooter, Capobianco playing Oswald and Bridges playing Patrick. Sandra Doolittle, Rachel Berks, Clarie Grace and Bill Christensen later joined the cast as Kendra, Kelly, June and Junior. Van-Dyke was last actor to be cast as Sticky.
On August 13, 2018, the show was renewed for a longer 15 episode second season, which will premiere in the fall, 2020.[4]
On September 15, 2018, talks began on the script of a One Strange Happy feature film.
There is an interview on 'Live N Portland' with creator Bryan Maurice [2]
Release[edit]
Broadcast[edit]
Season one[edit]
The first season of the show premiered on Amazon Prime on May 20, 2018, and concluded on July 25.2011.
Season two[edit]
Season two shall consist of sixteen episodes each twenty to twenty-five minutes long. The season will premiere in 2020.
Reception[edit]
Critical reception[edit]
The series was initially criticized, being negatively panned for the low budget quality. However, as the season progressed, the reviews from critics became much warmer - admitting that it had grown on them and that it had improved since the pilot. One Strange Happy sits currently at a solid 7.9/10 on IMDB[5] and a 100% Audience score on rotten tomatoes.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Amazon.com: Watch Clip: One Strange Happy | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ↑ "Home | 2nd Team Entertainment LLC". Home | 2nd Team Entertainment LLC. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ↑ "arcanerevelry". arcanerevelry. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ↑ "OneStrangeHappy (@onestrangehappy) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ↑ One Strange Happy (TV Mini-Series 2018– ), retrieved 2018-10-24
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