Average Joe
GenreDark comedy
Created byRobb Cullen
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBET+
ReleaseJune 26 (2023-06-26) –
August 17, 2023 (2023-08-17)

Average Joe is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Robb Cullen. It premiered on BET+ on June 26, 2023.

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

Episodes

No.Title [3]Directed byWritten by [4]Original release date [3]BET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Eric Dean SeatonRobb CullenJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26)June 25, 20230.72[5]
2"Bachelor in Paradise"Eric Dean SeatonScott Boden HodgesJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26)TBAN/A
3"Donuts & Whiskey?"Christoph SchreweTyrone FinchJune 29, 2023 (2023-06-29)TBAN/A
4"The Above Average School Teacher"Christoph SchreweArthur HarrisJuly 6, 2023 (2023-07-06)TBAN/A
5"A Cautionary Tale of Frontier Justice"Marshall TylerBryce Ahart & Stephanie McFarlaneJuly 13, 2023 (2023-07-13)TBAN/A
6"Green and Blue"Marshall TylerJerron HortonJuly 20, 2023 (2023-07-20)TBAN/A
7"Prisoners"David KatzenbergKevin O'HareJuly 27, 2023 (2023-07-27)TBAN/A
8"Ride Or Die"David KatzenbergHawa MacalouAugust 3, 2023 (2023-08-03)TBAN/A
9"Sounds Like Mail Man"Joy T. LaneRobb CullenAugust 10, 2023 (2023-08-10)TBAN/A
10"You Must Be Joe"Joy T. LanePaul McLalin & D.J. RyanAugust 17, 2023 (2023-08-17)TBAN/A

Production

Development

The series was picked up by BET+ on February 7, 2022.[6] In September 2022, it was announced that Eric Dean Seaton would direct the first episode.[7] The series premiered on June 26, 2023.[8]

Casting

In April 2022, Deon Cole was cast in the leading role.[1] The rest of the main cast was revealed on October 20, 2022.[2]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season of the show garnered a 86% score from critics, a "positive" score.[9] Daniel Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter praised the tone and performances, especially from Deon Cole , Malcolm Barrett and Cynthia McWilliams.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 8, 2022). "Average Joe: Deon Cole To Topline BET+ Dark Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b "Average Joe – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "Average Joe (2023) - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Salem, Mitch (June 27, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 6.25.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (September 28, 2022). "Average Joe: Eric Dean Seaton To Direct First Episode Of BET+ Dark Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  8. ^ ""Average Joe" Premieres June 26, Only on BET+" (Press release). BET. April 24, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  9. ^ "Average Joe - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  10. ^ Fienberg, Daniel (June 23, 2023). "'Average Joe' Review: Deon Cole in a Twisty Pulp Thriller With Breakout Potential for BET+".

External links

BET+ original programming
Categories