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Season 1 – Divorce

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Raising two children together and sharing more than 10 years of marriage have taken a toll on Frances, who is suddenly reevaluating her life and the strained relationship she has with her husband, Robert. Friends like Diane, who is successful and has no children, and Dallas, who has been both widowed and divorced, make Frances wonder what she's missed, or is missing. But she soon discovers that making a clean break and starting anew is harder than she thought. "Divorce," a comedy series co-executive produced and starring Sarah Jessica Parker as Frances, follows a middle-aged couple living in the suburbs of New York City as they grapple with the effects of their failing marriage, not just on themselves, but also on their children and friends, ranging from awkward public encounters to difficult private therapy sessions.
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Divorce — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

While the execution borders on superficial, the dark humor and character chemistry in Divorce hit the mark.

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Hank Stuever Washington Post 01/25/2019
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"Divorce" is best when it sticks to its title. Go to Full Review Amber Dowling TheWrap 06/13/2018
Considering all the stories about meet-cutes, romance and marriage on television these days, this is the perfect antithesis. In comedy form, of course. Go to Full Review Tom Shone Newsweek 10/14/2016
The big draw of HBO's new comedy series Divorce, about a suburban couple spiraling into an ever more acrimonious divorce, also turns out to be its weakest link. Go to Full Review Nabila Hatimy The Star (Kenya) 07/20/2020
The show encapsulates the dark humour embedded in the reality of failing marriages. Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo 06/21/2018
It's stale and it's depressing as hell. Go to Full Review Gabrielle Bluestone Jezebel 06/12/2018
It's a draining, dark show, at many points a comedy in runtime only, which stretches for absurdity with a middling rate of success. But it has potential, and it's beautifully shot. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Miki C 08/26/2024 It is the best series l have seen in a very long time. Vity, dynamic drama with elements of humor. Brilliant cast, you can feel chemistry between characters. I am surprised it has only 3 seasons, feel it deserves more. Literally I watched all 3 seasons in a week. Couldn't stop watching. See more 08/25/2019 Love it. Glad to see SJP again. Real writing. See more t b 07/22/2019 Neither brilliant nor original, Divorce is often funny and never boring. It won't become your favorite show, but it's a fun little escape where everyone is their own worst enemy and no one has any chance of finding personal redemption. See more 03/13/2018 I would love to know how this made it on HBO. SJP must have some power in the business because the show is not funny, and the writing is off. But the kicker in the new show is the fact she is playing and dressing just like carrie from Sex in the city. Her hair is the same too. Am I the only one noticing this? I can go on and on about this show but feel it won't be on much longer, yea! See more 02/27/2018 Boring. If HBO keeps making shows like this, people will cancel their subscriptions once Game of Thrones is over. B-O-R-I-N-G See more 02/11/2018 I love this show! SJP is brilliant and plays her character brilliantly with right amount of humour and self depreciation. I thought it was going to be sex in the city meets middle age crisis divorce. See more Read all reviews
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Sharon Horgan

Creator

Sarah Jessica Parker

Frances

Thomas Haden Church

Robert

Molly Shannon

Diane

Talia Balsam

Dallas

Tracy Letts

Nick

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 9, 2016 Pilot A middle-aged couple try to figure out if their marriage is worth saving after a shocking event at a friend's birthday party makes them take a hard look at their own lives. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 16, 2016 Next Day Frances rushes to intercept Robert before he tells the children that she is divorcing him; Diane waits for news on Nick's condition; Frances considers signing a lease to open her art gallery. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 23, 2016 Counseling Robert and Frances attend couples therapy to see if their marriage is salvageable; Frances gets advice from Dallas; Robert vents at work; tensions mount as Frances and Robert try to maintain a facade of normalcy for their children. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 30, 2016 Mediation Frances and Robert try to remain amicable as they meet with a mediator; Frances confides in a co-worker; Robert gets some surprising financial news. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 6, 2016 Gustav Frances learns that Robert has hired a lawyer; Frances attempts to connect with an influential artist; Robert pitches an investment opportunity to Nick. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2016 Christmas Frances and Robert try to set aside their differences and make their annual Christmas trip to her parents' house with the children. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2016 Weekend Plans Frances learns that Robert has been misleading about their finances; Robert tries to start dating again. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 27, 2016 Church Frances tries to get a new job, but is troubled because Robert suddenly seems so happy, in spite of the divorce. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 4, 2016 Another Party Frances takes issue with a lawyer's insinuations of negligence; Dallas makes a connection at Diane and Nick's party. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 11, 2016 Détente Tensions begin to ease between Frances and Robert; Frances' new lawyer makes a move that sends Robert on a vengeful path. Details

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Divorce — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jesse Peretz, Adam Bernstein, Ben Taylor, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Jamie Babbit
Creator
Sharon Horgan
Executive Producer
Paul Simms, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sharon Horgan, Alison Benson, Aaron Kaplan
Screenwriter
Sharon Horgan, Adam Resnick, Hayes Davenport, Tom Scharpling, Cindy Chupack, Gabrielle Allan, Patricia Breen, Paul Simms, Jennifer Crittenden
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 9, 2016