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Season 1 – Everything's Gonna Be Okay

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Nicholas is a neurotic 20-something visiting his dad and teenage half-sisters, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. When Nicholas' trip is extended due to his father's untimely death, the siblings are left to cope with not only a devastating loss, but also the realization that Nicholas is the one who will have to rise to the occasion and hold it all together. Navigating autism, budding sexuality, consent, parenthood, adolescence, family and grief, the heartfelt comedy follows this imperfect family as they discover the importance of finding happiness in the middle of really difficult moments, one awkward conversation at a time.

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Critics Consensus

Sweetly poignant and warmly witty, Everything's Gonna Be Okay is as big-hearted and nuanced as the well-written characters at its center.

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Kelly Lawler USA Today 12/29/2021
"Everything" will have a legacy as one of the most beloved series that never had time to age out of its brilliance. Go to Full Review Kristy Puchko Pajiba 02/26/2020
It's glorious and good for the soul. Go to Full Review Luke Buckmaster Guardian 02/05/2020
2/5
The dialogue is sometimes quite amusing... But the jokes suffer from its distracted direction, which isn't helped by an annoyingly jaunty score and the kind of over-lit cinematography befitting of a daytime TV soap opera. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/12/2020
While Everything's Gonna Be Okay addresses myriad issues, it does so with good humor, warmth and fresh approaches to an orphaned family, Nicholas' sexuality and a child on the spectrum. Go to Full Review Katey Stoetzel The Pitch 12/12/2020
Treat it as escapism, but I think it's best viewed as a reminder that it's okay if things aren't okay right now. Go to Full Review Jay Bamber PopMatters 12/12/2020
8/10
Everything's Gonna Be Okay is not saccharine show, just a big-hearted one: compassionate, emotionally precise, and willing to explore a broad range of emotions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zandi M 10/17/2022 The characters written by Josh Thomas are so authentic. I cannot fault any aspect of the show other than the fact that there were only 2 seasons. I cannot wait for what Josh Thomas writes next. See more 04/10/2021 Beautifully written, thoughtful, every actor cast to perfection. Any writer or performer who can make you want to laugh and cry in the same instant, and do so consistently, is genius. See more 04/09/2021 Freeform's Everything's Gonna Be Okay is a marvelous comedy series. See more 03/27/2021 Too woke and predictable. Disney & ABC have given up on creative writing and content in favor of politically correct tripe. See more 03/07/2021 I really loved this series. I'm not on the autism spectrum myself, but I liked seeing a girl on the spectrum (with a personality), because you usually see guys, and people who are more used as a protagonists tool for personal growth. The character on the spectrum is called Matilda, the half-sister of Nicholas, the main character. I think Nicholas is the main character because he has the most storylines. Later Genevieve (Nicholas' youngest half-sister) and Matilda get more storylines, but Nicholas has the most. The characters on the spectrum are played by actors on the spectrum, which is great. (Again, I'm not on the spectrum so if you want more information on this subject, please look into reviews from people who are.) Josh Thomas (actor and writer of the series) is extremely funny and nailed his character, just like the rest of the cast. The characters are funny and very well written. I have loved this series and can't wait for Season 2 to come out! See more 09/15/2020 This is a great comedy for lebgtq+ people, it showcases the main character going through the ups, and downs of everyday life. If you enjoy Please like me who shares the same main actor, then you'll love Everythings gonna be okay. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 16, 2020 Seven-Spotted Ladybug Nicholas' single dad has very bad cancer and he's going to die, soon; so Nicholas offers himself up to be the guardian for his two teenage half-sisters. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 16, 2020 Greenbottle Blue Tarantula Nicholas wishes he could call an adult; after the death of their father, Nicholas, Matilda, and Genevieve struggle to return to their daily - and nightly - routines; navigating the stay-at-home parent life is harder than Nicholas thought. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 23, 2020 Giant Asian Mantises Matilda wants to get white-girl-wasted; Genevieve's low-key birthday party leaves Nicholas, Alex, and Matilda banished to the guest house; in the main house, Tellulah turns things up a notch; Nicholas is stuck being the responsible adult. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 30, 2020 Silkmoths Nicholas is terrible at love; Genevieve's ambivalence about Nicholas' boyfriend Alex takes an unfortunate turn when the three go out together; Matilda wants to bake Luke a cake but takes her brother's advice. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 6, 2020 West African Giant Black Millipedes Nicholas forgets how to talk to grown ups and has a dinner party to meet Alex's best friends; Matilda goes to her first high school party with a goal in mind; Genevieve and her friends get riled up and act in the name of justice. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 13, 2020 Harvester Ants Nicholas has a very weird week; Genevieve promises Matilda she won't make a scene, but ends up in the principal's office; Nicholas stands off with another parent; Matilda demands answers but Nicholas struggles to give her any. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 20, 2020 Blue Death-Feigning Beetles Matilda's whole life forks between success and obscurity on the most important night of her life; Nicholas juggles a house full of people and Penny on screen from her hospital bed in Australia. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 27, 2020 Maggots Alex puts Nicholas in the naughty corner; Nicholas and Alex work through their relationship issues at home; Matilda and Genevieve find themselves confronting sexuality at school in very different ways; Genevieve is forced to grow up. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 5, 2020 Monarch Butterflies Matilda focuses on her relationship; Nicholas gets a reality check at Matilda and Genevieve's parent-teacher conference; he figures out how to get them to wake up and try. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 12, 2020 Discoid Cockroaches Matilda is inspired for her future; the family navigates New York City, teaching Matilda to ride the subway; Genevieve has a thing she wants to do; it's a big reveal; Nicholas starts to dream of a life with fewer responsibilities. Details

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Season Info

Network
Freeform
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 16, 2020