The Other Two
Two siblings navigate life as their younger brother becomes a star.
The Other Two is an American sitcom created by Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider. It follows two millennial siblings grappling with their 13-year-old brother's sudden fame after a viral video. The series aired three seasons between 2019 and 2023, earning near-unanimous critical acclaim and several award nominations.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Creator
- Chris Kelly; Sarah Schneider
- Starring
- Heléne Yorke
- Drew Tarver
- Case Walker
- Ken Marino
- Molly Shannon
- Brandon Scott Jones
- Josh Segarra
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 30
- Executive producers
- Chris Kelly
- Sarah Schneider
- Lorne Michaels
- Andrew Singer
- Tony Hernandez
- Blair Breard
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Cast and characters
Heléne Yorke portrays Brooke Dubek, the older sister and a former professional dancer trying to find her career path. Drew Tarver plays Cary Dubek, Brooke's younger brother and an aspiring actor who struggles to land roles. Case Walker appears as Chase Dubek, also known as ChaseDreams, the 13-year-old brother who gains fame through a viral internet video. Ken Marino plays Streeter Peter Peters, ChaseDreams's manager. Molly Shannon portrays Pat Dubek, the siblings' mother, as a main cast member in seasons two and three after recurring in season one. Brandon Scott Jones plays Curtis Paltrow, Cary's co-worker and confidant, in season three after recurring earlier. Josh Segarra appears as Lance Arroyo, Brooke's ex-boyfriend who works in novelty footwear, in season three after recurring. Wanda Sykes plays Shuli Kucerac, an executive from ChaseDreams's record label. Andy Ridings portrays Matt, Cary's roommate who makes advances on Cary while claiming to be straight, in season one. Richard Kind plays Skip Schamplin, Cary's agent with multiple side jobs, in season one. Alison Rich appears as Melanie, a producer on Pat's show, in seasons two and three. Gideon Glick plays Jess, Cary's love interest, in season two. Nadia Dajani portrays Mackenzie, Cary's agent, in seasons two and three. Fin Argus plays Lucas Lambert Moy, an actor Cary dates whose method acting prevents intimacy, in season three. Beck Bennett appears as Jeff, a flight attendant and Brooke's lover, in season one. Ali Ahn plays Jo, a realtor and Brooke's friend, across all three seasons. Kate Berlant portrays Pitzi Pyle, a talent agent, in seasons one and three. Jackie Hoffman plays Lorraine, a body double for Chase, in season one. Josie Totah appears as Elijah, a student with a crush on Cary, in season one. Daniel K. Isaac plays Jeremy Delongpre, a teacher and love interest for Cary, in season one. Greta Lee portrays Genevieve Kim, a friend of Brooke from her dancing days, in season one. Jimmy Fowlie plays Cameron Colby, an Instagay who befriends Cary, across all three seasons. Heidi Gardner appears as Mona, a partier who gives Pat MDMA, in season one. Tuc Watkins and Noah Galvin play Troy and Eddie, a couple posing as father and son on Pat's talk show, in season two. Dana Delany portrays Emily Overruled, a legal procedural star Cary appears with, in season three.
Production
Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider spent a week in early 2016 developing the premise of The Other Two, a few months before becoming co-head writers for Saturday Night Live's 42nd season. They aimed to depict the introspection and self-doubt of twenty-somethings while incorporating pop culture elements, and intentionally wrote Chase as kind and innocent to subvert expectations. The pilot sold to Comedy Central in late 2016, and the series received a full order in October 2017. Production was handled through executive producer Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video. Charlie Gruet, director of photography for High Maintenance, was hired. The first season began streaming on HBO Max in 2021, making the series a Max Original. The second season premiered on HBO Max on August 26, 2021, with a two-episode release, and was renewed for a third season on September 24, 2021. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed in June 2023 that the series would end with the third season. Drew Tarver, Heléne Yorke, Case Walker, Ken Marino, and Molly Shannon joined the cast in October 2017. Kelly and Schneider discovered Walker on Musical.ly, where he had over 400,000 Instagram followers. Tarver was cast based on his Upright Citizens Brigade work, and Yorke after her role on High Maintenance. Gideon Glick was announced in February 2020 for a recurring role in season two. Shannon was promoted to main cast for season two. Filming for season two began in early 2020 but halted in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resuming on February 22, 2021, in New York and Los Angeles, and concluding on May 9.
Reception
The series holds an overall approval rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 77 reviews, with a Metacritic score of 81 out of 100 from 35 critics, indicating universal acclaim. The first season received a 94% approval rating from 36 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 8.52 out of 10, and a Metacritic score of 79 out of 100 from 16 critics, indicating generally favorable reviews. The second season earned a 96% approval rating from 24 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 8.50 out of 10. The third season achieved a 100% approval rating from 24 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the most acclaimed season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of The Other Two are there?
The Other Two has 30 episodes across 3 seasons.
When did The Other Two first air?
The Other Two first aired on 24 January 2019.
When did The Other Two end?
The Other Two last aired on 28 March 2019.
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