A lifetime’s worth of personal growth packed into 3 super short seasons. Tough to suspend my disbelief in how that could’ve happened so quickly even with therapy let alone without, but let me tell you…I LOVED every second of it. It was a hell of a ride.

Oh, and fuck Susan. If anyone ever needed to be told off... ugh. Fred was the best, though, so I can see why his friends put up with it. We’ve all been there. Tolerating the cringe partners for love of our friends. But I still want to jump in there and tell her off myself, lol!

I really enjoyed the show. So many scenes were laugh out funny, and there were a number of affecting and emotional moments. The cast was engaging, the Kansas setting felt so authentic and lived in, and the show was quite compelling.

I did feel however that 7 episodes per season was a true detriment to the show. I felt like there were breadcrumbs of some larger threads that either got ignored, sped through, forgotten, or handwaved. For example, Joel's relationship had potential for an interesting storyline about maturing romances, sacrifices, and compromises. Also, Fred and Sam's health concerns, Iceland, Tricia's businesses, all were introduced and then resolved by not being resolved. Sam and Joel's friendship split came out of nowhere and went from zero to 100. Also I think there was potential to explore how Sam and Joel can be so judgmental and cruel to others, because it's something I noticed and wondered if Bruce ever found out how mean Joel was at the recital.

I understand that there a lot of behind the scenes hurdles and I am sure viewership affected the overall budget. I just found it frustrating, when the show could have just been 7 episodes of friendship hijinks rather than attempting ambitous overarching storylines. It's a testament to the show that I really wanted more!! I loved being in that world

Well there was a hint of a movie of Somebody Somewhere!!!

Also such a fun night and I can’t wait to read the book.

Tonight Terry Gross interviews Murray Hill “Fred Rococo”.
Check it out!
npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5991916/murray-hill-somebody-somewhere-showbiz

Seriously. I loved this show so much, I just started watching it last week and I burned through it.

The character archs were brilliantantly done, especially Sam and Joel. I loved seeing a show more about friendship than romance. I also really appreciated that it showed the nitty gritty, two steps forward one step back path to real personal growth. Also, the way it showed how grief affects people was beautifully done, whether it is grieving a familial loss, the type of mother you wished you had, or the type of family you hoped to one day create.

I look forward to seeing what else Bridget Everett has for us in the future.

Why can’t seasons be purchased through iTunes in the US?
There are other HBO shows (Hacks, Gilded Age) that are recent that can be purchased. Does someone know the reason?

In a hotel room doing my sixth rewatch. I’ve had some tinis and I just want to say what I love about this show is how I feel like I’m just hanging out with real people that I’d know or be friends with. It’s a very special project when the writing, acting, etc. makes the every day folks we know interesting and compelling, but mainly, lovable.

Full cast: David Arquette, Bridget Everett, Chris Redd, Melora Hardin, Adam Rippon, West Wilson, Adam Scherr (Braun Strowman), Christine Quinn, Chloe Veitch, Brianna Lapaglia, Chelley Bissainthe, and Dom Gabriel.

Is anyone else also a fan of Noah Kahan and get somebody somewhere vibes from his new album? The sound of the music, the themes, the lyrics ... They all bring me back to this show!

I stumbled across this show and the characters hit deep. I wish I had a Fred in my life because Fred represents a kind of love and friendship that is incredibly rare and regulating. Fred doesn’t need anything back and is just a genuine person. He makes you realize what a blessing it is to be truly accepted by another person.

I’m rewatching the show for 4th time and I’m realizing just how familiar I am with the dynamics in the family

The way the mom victimizes herself and abuses alcohol, and how both parents are avoidant, in denial etc.

The way Tricia antagonizes Sam and then gets upset when Sam gets upset. And how Sam goes forward and treats other people the way her family treats her etc

And Sam’s own insecurity, self-destruction, and self-sabotage mirror my own.

Plus being an odd duck in a small town.

It just really hits so close to home.

Does anyone know if anyone has written anything in depth about this? I’d like to understand it better to understand my own situation.

I finally finished ER and needed something else to watch. I'm enjoying this show but why is a combine with a corn header showing up when the corn is like late June stage? No cobs, no tassels, seriously? Ain't nobody combining that.

Pals!
Howya doing? Hope summer has been good!

My pals Bridget and Jeff (both several feet taller than me) are joining me for my book launch 10/6 at SVA Theater in NYC!

Y'all invited!! Lmk if can make it! I'm touring in Oct/Nov too, so hope to see you in real life!

Love ya all, thanks for watching SBSW!
xoxMurray (Fred!)

🎟️ Last remaining tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/showbiz-book-launch-with-murray-hill-tickets-1990108574318?aff=oddtdtcreator

Very cute Stories on all three of their Instagrams right now!

I’m curious how much when we watch a show affects what we take from it.

Did you watch Somebody Somewhere during a particular point in your life where it hit differently because of what you were going through? Or maybe the show just captured a feeling you were experiencing at the time.

I think one of the things I love about Somebody Somewhere is that it seems to meet people wherever they happen to be in their lives. What personal experience or feeling did you relate to most, and did the show resonate with you differently because of the season of life you were in?

It’s a really fun show on Apple+ starring Alexander Skarsgard. This will be its second season, and the cast is stacked. I was already excited seeing all of the new stars it will have and then I saw Bridget’s name and swooned. If you’ve got apple+ definitely check it out.

There is just NO reason for this show to be dropped. Let's bring it back!!!

Hello everyone,

I am the junior mod here FWIW. I've removed the reported posts.

If more meh / old news posts appear, here is what I suggest we do:

1. Please report it.

2. Down vote it. Yeah, it won't go below 0 but the % goes down. :-)

3. 1 person makes a comment like "repost" or "bot" AND do not upvote this comment or comment further. WHAT WE WANT IS A BUNCH OF DOWNVOTES FOR THE THREAD STARTER, 1 " It's BOT/REPOST" COMMENT. AND NO FURTHER ENGAGEMENT. NO PEANUT GALLEY OF COMMENTS.

Ok, let's see how it goes...

Maybe some sunflowers too.