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If there’s one thing we know that subscribers love, it’s dark comedy. What should have grabbed your attention by now, if it hasn’t already, is the upcoming release of Dead to Me, starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. We have all the information you need to know about Dead to Me, including the plot, cast, trailer, and the Netflix release date.
Dead to Me is an upcoming Netflix Original black comedy created by Liz Feldman. The series has also been written by Liz Feldman, who is well known for her work as a writer on 2 Broke Girls and Ellen DeGeneres Show, in which she won multiple Emmy Awards (Four in total!). Feldman has also taken on the role of executive producer, along with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.
What is the plot of Dead to Me?
After the sad and violent death of her husband, Jeff, Jen is bitter and angry at the world. When Jen meets Judy, who’s also a widow but not as high-strung as Jen, a strong and powerful friendship soon blossoms between the pair. But as Jen allows Judy’s friendship to become an integral part of her life, unbeknownst to Jen, Judy hides a dark and shocking secret.
Who is in the cast for Season 1 of Dead to Me?
| Role | Actor/Actress | Where have I seen/heard them before? |
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| Jen | Christina Applegate | The Sweetest Thing, Bad Moms, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues |
| Judy | Linda Cardellini | Brokeback Mountain, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Scooby-Doo |
| Abe | Edward Asner | UP, Elf, JFK |
| Christopher | Max Jenkins | The Mysteries of Laura, Crown Prince, Perception |
| Steve | James Marsden | Hairspray, X-Men, Enchanted |
| Charlie | Sam McCarthy | Teen Wolf, Condor, The Blacklist |
| Henry | Luke Roessler | Deadpool 2, Legion, Bates Motel |
Christina Applegate’s role in Dead to Me is her first lead role in a series since Up All Night ended in 2012. Applegate is also well known for starring as the lead in Samantha Who and also had the role of Kelly Bundy in the American sitcom Married With Children.
This isn’t Linda Cardellini’s first rodeo on Netflix. Previously starring in Bloodline as Meg Rayburn, the actress took part in 33 episodes of the canceled Original. Dead to Me is the second series in which Cardellini stars. The talented actress has provided her voice to such shows as Robot Chicken, Gravity Falls, and The Regular Show.
Are there any set photos for Season 1 of Dead to Me?
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- Production Crew on set – Copyright – Griffin Lord and Gloria Sanchez Productions
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- Linda Cardellini – Copyright Gloria Sanchez Productions
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- Linda Cardellini (Left) and Christina Applegate (Right) – Copyright Gloria Sanchez Productions
How many episodes does Season 1 of Dead to Me have?
We have confirmation that the first season will debut with 10 episodes. The entire first season of Dead to Me will be available to stream upon release.
There are currently no episode titles.
What are the episode run times?
Each episode will have an estimated run time of around 30 minutes. That puts the total time to binge-watch the series at 5 hours!
Has Netflix released a trailer for Dead to Me?
In true Netflix fashion, the trailer for the first season of Dead to Me dropped just a month before the release date. After viewing the trailer, we have a feeling subscribers are going to love it.
When is the release date for Season 1 of Dead to Me?
The very first season of Dead to Me arrives on the 3rd of May, 2019. It just happens to be a Friday, too, so we already know what you’ll be binging that weekend!
Even though CBS is one of the studios behind the production, the series will be released to audiences worldwide.
Are you looking forward to the first season of Dead to Me? Let us know in the comments below!
