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Season 1 – It's Not Like That

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Freshly divorced Lori and recently widowed minister Malcolm navigate singlehood while questioning if their longstanding bond hints at a romantic future.
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It's Not Like That — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Aramide Tinubu Variety May 15
A thoughtful show about parenting, friendship and love, “It’s Not Like That” is a breath of fresh air without feeling like religious propaganda. Go to Full Review
Megan Andersen Common Sense Media May 26
3/5
This series can feel a little cheesy at times, but leans hard into heartfelt moments and emotional speeches. Go to Full Review
Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jan 29
It's not earth-shattering. It's pleasant, gentle, and very much Parenthood-lite. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Jan 28
It’s Not Like That is a multigenerational family drama that shines due to fine writing and acting and fantastic chemistry between Scott Foley and Erinn Hayes. Go to Full Review
Brittany Frederick TVBrittanyF.com Jan 26
B
Wonder Project’s It’s Not Like That is the rare TV series that brings people together. Not in the sense of this trend or that ship, but the kind of show that almost anyone can connect with. Go to Full Review
Ricky Valero Geek Vibes Nation Jan 25
7/10
The ability to not only tackle grief but also to be inclusive of this idea of a relationship and kids being involved was so relatable. The creators do an impressive job of sucking you into this world and investing in these characters. Go to Full Review
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Brittany S. @BrittanyS Jun 22 This is a beautiful show about Faith and Lost And There Better Be A Season 2!! ❤️🙏🏻 See more Rachael E @Raeberle Jun 15 [Spoilers!] I was moved to tears several times by Scott Foley’s performance and the story around Malcom and his family. I would watch for them alone! This show has the potential to be the next Parenthood if they continue to capture the tenderness that makes real life so sweet. But I genuinely hope Malcom and Lori don’t end up together. I don’t think they’re a good match, and Lori’s character has little personality outside of constantly working in some capacity (her career, volunteering, caring for her kids) and being indecisive. Her world seems so small compared to Malcom’s. But again, I would watch just for his storyline and am okay if that’s the focus, just not with her as his love interest. Wish the writers hadn’t shut down the storyline with Malcom and Grace. Anyway, like Parenthood, I would love if the next step for this show is to flesh out the extended families -while Lori and David continue to heal and work on themselves. See more Jayme L. @RT61904934 Jun 12 I cant say enough good things about this. I love the pacing, characters, and writing. See more Jason J. @RT01517712 Jun 10 Boasting an amazing cast where Scott Foley delivers one of his best performances, It's Not Like That is a sharp, unpredictable, and brilliantly acted ride that completely subverts the genre. Gripping from start to finish. Certified Fresh. See more Michael Shane B @KVD1969 Jun 6 It's Not Like That is an American television series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video in early 2026. The 1-season romance drama centers on Malcolm, a recently widowed pastor raising three children, and Lori, his late wife's newly divorced best friend who has two teens. Longtime family friends who used to do everything together, the two leads find themselves leaning heavily on each other for support while navigating the fragile landscape of single parenthood. As they try to maintain normalcy for their grieving and struggling adolescents, an unexpected spark ignites between them that tests their boundaries. While the parents question if their deep, faith-filled bond hints at a lasting romantic future, they initially insist to those around them that "it's not like that". See more Debb G @RT83530439 Jun 3 Great show , very heartwarming , family, friendly! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 25, 2026 Pilot Pastor Malcolm, recently widowed, and Lori, his late wife's best friend-newly divorced, are longtime friends who hold fast to family, faith and friendship while grieving their losses and raising their children; under the strains of single parenthood and grief will their friendship turn into romance? Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 25, 2026 New Voices Malcolm and Lori must decide how to move forward in light of their impulsive, rainy night kiss; Malcolm wrestles with his pastoral calling and the congregation's growing concern, while Lori enjoys her first date since her divorce; Flora resists therapy, Casey battles for respect on the wrestling team and Pen fails when Justin needs her. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 1, 2026 Transition Townhomes With Grace Community Church's rummage sale approaching, Malcolm encourages his family to donate Jenny's belongings; loneliness and blurred lines complicate everything when Lori and David take a different approach to parenting; Lori looks to Malcolm for emotional support in a lonely moment; Merritt resents his dad, takes Flora for a drive and spots Malcolm in an unexpected place. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 8, 2026 The Space I Keep for You Lori and David partner on a shared client, pop star Claire Leslie, but his jealousy of Malcolm festers, causing David to make a bad decision; Casey blocks Pen from concert tickets, shaking Pen's fragile popularity at school; Flora explores songwriting and grows closer to Merritt; Malcolm goes on his first date in decades, then discovers a spark while navigating a challenge with Justin. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 15, 2026 Cold Salami Malcolm leans on Lori as he steps back into dating, finding sparks with Grace; Joe's silence leaves Lori unsettled, while David repairs the consequences of his actions and Casey's trust; Penelope and Casey grow more estranged while Merritt and Flora go to a high school party and grow even closer. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 22, 2026 Love Baskets Casey's victory at a wrestling meet makes her an icon, while Pen seethes; Malcolm and Lori chaperone the Grace Community Church youth lock-in, where Pen and Casey's feud finally erupts and boils over; alone at Lori's, Flora and Merritt test the romantic boundaries of their new relationship. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 1, 2026 The Lori Thing With their families separated, Malcolm and Lori deepen their new relationships with fun date nights; Grace considers Malcolm's faith-inspired boundaries around sex, while Lori leans on David during Monument Charter Gala prep; Flora reacts to Merritt's actions through songwriting, while Dakota gets between Pen and Casey; it all comes to a head on the night of the school Gala. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 8, 2026 Hope and Peace and Joy and Love After an accident shakes both families, they face hard truths as Christmas nears; the season of giving brings with it all kinds of unexpected gifts and surprises and healing, leaving one big question unanswered, will Malcolm and Lori find their way back to each other? Details

Season Info

Director
Rosemary Rodriguez, Brad Silberling, Peter Sollett, Valerie Weiss
Screenwriter
Danielle DiPaolo, Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson, Abdi Nazemian, Adria Baratta
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 25, 2026