The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker, Ptolemy Grey is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager Robyn. When they learn about a treatment that will restore Ptolemy’s dementia-addled memories, it begins a journey toward shocking truths.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Walter Mosley
- Samuel L. JacksonPtolemy Grey
- Dominique FishbackRobyn
- Cynthia Kaye McWilliamsSensia
- Damon GuptonCoydog
- Marsha Stephanie BlakeNiecie
- Walton GogginsDr. Rubin
- Omar Benson MillerReggie Lloyd
- Percy Daggs IVPity