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Firefly Lane

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2021 | 2 seasons | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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
2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off
Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

For decades, childhood best friends Kate and Tully have weathered life's storms together -- until a betrayal threatens to break them apart for good.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; spent 14 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 173K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

  1. Saturday Special
    Season 12021 · 10 episodes · 7.7 out of 10
    Saturday
  2. Friday Night Flick
    Season 22022 · 16 episodes · 8.5 out of 10
    Friday

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Cast & crew

Created by Maggie Friedman

  • Katherine HeiglTully
  • Sarah ChalkeKate Mularkey
  • Ben LawsonJohnny Ryan
  • Beau GarrettCloud
  • Roan CurtisYoung Kate
  • Alissa SkovbyeYoung Tully
  • Yael YurmanMarah Mularkey
  • Ignacio SerricchioDanny Diaz