Joe Pickett (TV series)
A game warden uncovers a conspiracy in rural Wyoming.
Joe Pickett is an American neo-Western crime drama television series produced by Paramount Television Studios, based on characters from C.J. Box's novels. It originally aired on Spectrum Originals in 2021 before moving to Paramount+ for its second season. The series was canceled after two seasons.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Crime drama, Neo-Western
- Based on
- Joe Pickett, C. J. Box
- Director
- John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
- Composer
- The Newton Brothers
- Country
- United States
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 20
- Executive producers
- John Erick Dowdle
- Drew Dowdle
- C. J. Box
- Lucy Fisher
- Douglas Wick
- Katherine Pope
- Liz Varner
Facts from the source article.
Synopsis
Joe Pickett, a game warden, relocates with his wife Marybeth and their daughters to Saddlestring, Wyoming, to oversee wilderness near Yellowstone National Park. After discovering the body of poacher Ote Keeley in his backyard, Joe becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving the influential Scarlett family, his predecessor Vern Dunnegan, and friend Wacey Hedeman. Sightings of a supposedly extinct weasel species threaten their pipeline deal, forcing Joe to protect his family and the wildlife.
Cast and characters
Michael Dorman portrays Joe Pickett, a dedicated game warden. Zebastin Borjeau (recurring season 1) and Azriel Dalman (guest season 2) play young Joe. Julianna Guill plays Marybeth Pickett, Joe's former-lawyer wife. Sharon Lawrence is Missy Vankeuren, Marybeth's materialistic mother. Paul Sparks plays Wacey Hedeman (season 1), a game warden assisting an oil pipeline company. Mustafa Speaks portrays Nate Romanowski, a survivalist and former operative. Skywalker Hughes and Kamryn Pliva play daughters Sheridan and Lucy Pickett. David Alan Grier is Vern Dunnegan, a former game warden. Chad Rook (season 2; recurring season 1) plays Deputy Kyle McLanahan. Aadila Dosani (season 2; recurring season 1) plays Deputy Cricket Ludlow. Keean Johnson (season 2) plays trainee game warden Luke Brueggeman. Vivienne Guynn (season 2; recurring season 1) plays April Keeley. Leah Gibson (season 1; guest season 2) plays Jeannie Keeley. Cassie Dzienny (season 1; guest season 2) plays Sadie Pickett. Kyle Mac (season 1) plays George Pickett. Oliver Mandelcorn (season 1) plays Victor Pickett. Joshua Morettin (guest season 1) plays young Victor. Jacqueline and Joyce Robbins (season 1) play twin sisters Violet and Vivian Bouvier. Patrick Gallagher plays Sheriff Bud Barnum. Judith Buchan (season 1; guest season 2) plays Opal Scarlett.
Production
In April 2021, Michael Dorman was announced as the lead, with David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Mustafa Speaks, Paul Sparks, Skywalker Hughes, and Kamryn Pilva as series regulars. For season two, Vivienne Guynn, Chad Rook, and Aadila Dosani were promoted to regulars, and Keean Johnson joined. Spectrum Originals ordered the series straight-to-series in March 2021, adapting C.J. Box's novels Open Season and Winterkill. Filming took place in and around Calgary, Alberta, specifically the Cochrane area. Season two began production in July 2022 in Okotoks and High River, Alberta. The series was canceled on October 31, 2023.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, both seasons hold a 100% approval rating based on five critic reviews each. Joe Keller of Decider.com noted the show's unexpected humor and realistic feel. Matt Roush of TV Guide compared it favorably to Longmire, praising its faithful adaptation of Box's storytelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Joe Pickett (TV series) are there?
Joe Pickett has 20 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did Joe Pickett (TV series) first air?
Joe Pickett first aired on 6 December 2021.
When did Joe Pickett (TV series) end?
Joe Pickett last aired on 27 December 2021.
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