Younger
Seen it?2015 | 7 seasons | 21 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 21 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Liza Miller, a suddenly single stay-at-home mother, tries to get back into the working world, only to find it’s nearly impossible to start at the bottom at 40-year old. When a chance encounter convinces her she looks younger than she is, Liza tries to pass herself off as 26 and lands a job as an assistant at Empirical Press. Now she just has to make sure no one finds out the secret only she and her best friend Maggie share.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 7 is the high point.
Season 12015 · 12 episodes · 97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.9 out of 10Saturday- Season 22016 · 12 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 32016 · 12 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.3 out of 10Saturday
- Season 42017 · 12 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 52018 · 12 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.0 out of 10Sunday
Season 62019 · 12 episodes · 100% on Rotten TomatoesFriday- Season 72021 · 12 episodes · 93% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Darren Star
- Sutton FosterLiza Miller
- Hilary DuffKelsey Peters
- Debi MazarMaggie Amato
- Nico TortorellaJosh
- Molly BernardLauren Heller
- Peter HermannCharles Brooks