Season 1 – The Company You Keep

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Feb 2023

Crime

Drama

Romance

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A night of passion leads to love between con man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who are unknowingly on a collision course professionally. While Charlie ramps up the family business with sights set on getting out for good, Emma works to close in on the vengeful criminal who holds Charlie's family debts in hand -- forcing them to reckon with the lies they've told so they can save themselves and their families from disastrous consequences. The series is based on the Korean Broadcasting System series entitled "My Fellow Citizens."

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Critics Consensus

The Company You Keep gets off to a rocky start in the first few episodes, but the show's appealing cast and entertaining blend of crime and romance will pay off for patient viewers.

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Feb 27, 2023

We all deserve a good time, and for however long this show lasts, we can savor these two giving it to us and each other, while leaving plenty to the imagination.

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

Feb 23, 2023

The Company You Keep starts just well enough to want to see where these threads are heading, at least for a while longer. Yet despite its solid pieces, it’s premature to say whether this tale of cops and robbers has the makings of becoming good company.

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Ben Travers

IndieWire

Feb 22, 2023

Glimmers of wit surface intermittently, lending some hope to a lightweight original in need of more attitude, but the series hues too closely to its straight-laced star.

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

Mar 21, 2023

7/10

Ventimiglia, Kim, Draper, Fichtner, Callies - they are great company to keep.

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Dustin Rowles

Pajiba

Mar 7, 2023

Ultimately, it’s a better-than-decent thriller-action-romance, and for people who only subscribe to basic cable, it’s as close as you’re going to get to prestige television on Sunday nights.

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Ashley Bissette Sumerel

Tell-Tale TV

Mar 6, 2023

4.5/5

The pilot episode has everything: elaborate cons, romance, suspense, and even a bit of humor. It’s great fun all around, and the cast already has great chemistry.

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Allison F

@RT79268845 Aug 17, 2024

The first episode has some cheesy lines, but keep with it. Loved the settings & cinematography. Milo as a lead didn't hurt, either. The two leads have so much chemistry 🔥 Love the plot as well, can't wait to finish the whole season.

David R

@David67 Aug 9, 2024

I AM VERY CRITICAL OF SO MANY SHOWS AT TIMES BUT SAW THIS SERIES AND STARTED TO WATCH AND LOVED THIS SHOW FROM THE EPISODE ONE TO THE LAST OF THE FIRST SERIES. I WANT MORE OF THIS SO PLEASE WHOEVER DECIDED TO DROP IT HAVE A RETHINK OR SOMEONE ELSE TAKE IT OVER AND MAKE THEM LOOK FOOLISH FOR DROPPING IT THE CHARACTERS AND PLOTS ARE GREAT

Layton T

@RT64744177 Oct 9, 2023

An absolute gem of a season and a complete tragedy of cancellation. Streaming platforms have opportunity to pick up a truly origianal show that rivals much the hamfisted and clichéd programming that you see on there own platforms.

David v

@RT00688962 Jun 27, 2023

Exciting, intelligent series and also with the necessary humor. The storylines complement each other perfectly without confusing and seem quite realistic. The acting performances are very good across the board and up to the "supporting roles" the cast is also very good with fresh faces. There are always the necessary surprises in the plot and at the end the cliffhanger that makes you curious about the next episode. I really don't understand why the series isn't being continued, it deserves it.

Max W

@RT65350549 May 28, 2023

Pretty decent but nothing much to write home about

Emily B

@RT15921098 May 24, 2023

Loved it! Sad it wasn't renewed for season 2. Hoping that another network will pick it up.

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Episode 1

Aired Feb 19, 2023

Pilot

A night of passion leads to love between con man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who are unknowingly on a collision course professionally.

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 26, 2023

A Sparkling Reputation

After Daphne sets a quick turnaround for payment, the Nicolettis devise a plan to steal a valuable necklace at an auction; as Emma and Charlie are both pursuing Daphne, their worlds nearly collide.

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Episode 3

Aired Mar 5, 2023

Against All Odds

The Nicolettis persuade a wealthy woman to seek revenge on her con man fiancé at a horse race; Emma meets Charlie's family; the CIA and Nicolettis catch wind of Daphne expanding her business beyond the Maguire drug enterprise.

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Episode 4

Aired Mar 19, 2023

All In

Pressure from Daphne forces Charlie to take extreme measures at a high stakes poker game on a yacht; after meeting Emma's family, Charlie's confidence in their relationship strengthens, but his criminal activity continues to threaten their future.

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Episode 5

Aired Mar 26, 2023

The Spy Who Loved Me

Daphne enlists the Nicolettis to steal a book of blackmail from a fixer; Charlie puts his relationship with Emma on the line to ensure her safety.

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Episode 6

Aired Apr 2, 2023

The Real Thing

Birdie reaches out to an old flame to help the family steal a painting; Emma grapples with Charlie's admission and must deal with conflicts of interest at work at the CIA.

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Episode 7

Aired Apr 9, 2023

Company Man

Charlie becomes Emma's new CIA asset and is tasked with spying on Daphne while they attend the event together, causing Emma to feel jealous; Leo reveals to Birdie the real reason Simon abandoned her and Ollie.

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Episode 8

Aired Apr 16, 2023

The Art of the Steel

Daphne tries to use Charlie to help Patrick get out of jail; Emma partners with Birdie when Leo gathers his old friends around to con a man who lost their pensions years ago.

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Episode 9

Aired Apr 30, 2023

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Realizing they want the same thing, Emma and Daphne agree to work together to take down the Maguires; the Nicolettis consider selling the bar when a great offer comes their way; David announces he is done with politics.

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Episode 10

Aired May 7, 2023

The Truth Hurts

Emma and Charlie partner with Daphne to produce a plan to take down the Maguires once and for all.

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Director: Jon Huertas, Anna Mastro, Chi Yoon Chung
Creator: Julia Cohen
Executive Producer: Julia Cohen, Phil Klemmer, Milo Ventimiglia, Russ Cundiff, Jon M. Chu, Caitlin Foito, Todd Harthan, Lindsay Goffman
Screenwriter: Matthew Maala, Johnny Richardson, Cori Uchida, Morgan Faust, Julia Cohen, Phil Klemmer, Adam Lash, Emily Cheever
Network: ABC
Rating: TV-14 (S)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date: Feb 19, 2023

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