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Season 2 – State of the Union

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Estranged couple Tom and Louise have a unique way of attempting to repair their crumbling marriage. It's not the fact they attend weekly marital therapy sessions; it's the manner in which they prepare for them. Before appointments with their therapist, Tom and Louise meet at a pub to try to get their stories consistently coherent. They delve into how their lives were before they met, what drew them together, and how, eventually, the bond started to crack. Throughout each episode, viewers are provided with an honest, humorous take on contemporary relationships.
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Critics Consensus

While State of the Union's sophomore outing isn't as strong, Brendan Gleeson and Patricia Clarkson are outstanding as spouses at odds.

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Andrew Male The Times (UK) 08/05/2022
It’s like watching two alchemists [Brendan Gleeson and Patricia Clarkson] turn base metal into gold. Go to Full Review Dan Einav Financial Times 06/10/2022
4/5
It recognises that talking, even candidly, may not be enough of a remedy for profound incompatibility or decades of disharmony. Still, watching the excellent Gleeson and Clarkson thrash it out is a joy nonetheless. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) 05/31/2022
3/5
True, couples grow apart, but these two are so apart you can’t root for them to stay together as you did for Pike and O’Dowd. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Brendan Gleeson

Scott

Patricia Clarkson

Ellen

Esco Jouley

Jay

Jamie Laurenson

Executive Producer

Hakan Kousetta

Executive Producer

Iain Canning

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 14, 2022 The Laws of Grammar Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 15, 2022 Why Quake? Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 16, 2022 Big Mustard Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 17, 2022 Prison Thoughts Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 18, 2022 Led Zeppelin's Accountant After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 21, 2022 Intimacy Kit After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 22, 2022 The Road Most Travelled Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 23, 2022 Facetime TV Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 24, 2022 Kopi Iuwak Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 25, 2022 The Last Box Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship. Details

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State of the Union — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Stephen Frears
Executive Producer
Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Nick Hornby, Stephen Frears
Screenwriter
Nick Hornby
Network
SundanceTV
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 14, 2022