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Season 1 – This Fool

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Julio Lopez has a heart of gold and goes out of his way to help everyone but himself. Julio attempts to better his community, overcome his codependency issues with his family, and navigate working-class life in South Central.
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This Fool — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

There's no reason to pity This Fool, which resoundingly succeeds as an unsentimental comedy about community and family… and what a pain in the neck they can be.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine 09/01/2022
The show’s grounding in a neighborhood and a culture, with dialogue shifting fluidly between English and Spanish, keeps it from ever feeling like something we’ve seen before. Go to Full Review Nina Metz Chicago Tribune 08/18/2022
3/4
The performances on the show are full of small but sly moments, and even actors with supporting or one-off roles are given room to bring a little extra something, be it an unexpected line reading or facial expression. Go to Full Review Kathryn VanArendonk New York Magazine/Vulture 08/12/2022
Although streaming comedies haven’t yet settled on an ideal number of total seasons, a just world would give us several more years of This Fool. Go to Full Review Ally Ham The Review Geek 07/20/2024
8/10
Estrada and Quinones are a near-perfect comedy duo. Go to Full Review Diego Peralta The Spool 08/24/2022
The show has plenty of heart and laughter, solidifying itself as one of the year’s funniest comedies. And its cultural environment is fleshed out by several lovely new characters, who might just become your favorites. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 08/18/2022
4/5
This funny series offers an honest portrayal of a relationship between two cousins who are both friends and foes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hilario G 12/13/2024 Hulu please make more seasons this show is Gold... See more Calvin O @Caltus 12/01/2024 This movie was fun I really liked it, but what u should know is "language" I don't recommend it if children are near while watching, u won't like it but I will love the series 😄😄😄👍🤣 See more Davide V 05/11/2024 Hilarious! I can't believe this got canceled. See more Devin M @atrophywife 08/08/2023 This show feels is such a gem. Super rewatchable and had me belly laughing a lot. See more craig g @stiksandstones 08/06/2023 As someone that grew up in NoHo, 70's 80's, I can relate to this show and it is hilarious with a great cast of actors I've never seen or heard of-but glad I have been exposed to their talent. So glad there is a 2nd season See more Andrei D 01/22/2023 Needs more realism or more weird See more Read all reviews
This Fool — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Chris Estrada

Julio Lopez

Frankie Quiñones

Luis

Laura Patalano

Esperanza

Michelle Ortiz

Maggie

Julia Vera

Maria

Michael Imperioli

Minister Payne

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 12, 2022 A Storm Is Coming Julio has a new client as a case worker at Hugs Not Thugs: his recently incarcerated cousin Luis, who used to bully him; Julio's also got a new roommate, his recently incarcerated cousin Luis. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 12, 2022 Putazos Luis can't help but revert to his old ways when a former rival shows up and challenges him to a fight; Julio is conflicted on how to best help his cousin. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 12, 2022 Emotional Timothy Julio takes a bold step forward in getting over his relationship with Maggie, while Luis seeks to gain closure from an ex with the help of Minister Payne. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 12, 2022 It's Julio's Birthday, and he's miserable and misses Maggie; Luis struggles to understand why Julio hates his birthday and decides to force Julio to celebrate. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 12, 2022 Sandy Says Luis' antics land him in therapy, where he gets in touch with his deepest emotions for the first time, much to Julio's chagrin. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 12, 2022 Los Botes Luis finds himself in an unlikely alliance with Maria; Julio finds himself desperate to be thought of as a nice guy, with increasingly disastrous consequences. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 12, 2022 S... or Get off the Pot Maggie takes Julio on a hike against his will, while Luis babysits Aiden and Michael. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 12, 2022 Luis goes to great lengths to avoid atoning for his past sins; it's Aiden's first communion, and Julio isn't too pleased with the choice of godmother. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 12, 2022 F... the Rich With Hugs Not Thugs struggling financially, Julio helps Minister Payne court a pair of out-of-touch billionaires attempting to rebrand themselves. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 12, 2022 A Fresh Start As Luis gets ready to move forward with his life by graduating from Hugs Not Thugs, Julio faces a big decision about his own future. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Chris Estrada, Pat Bishop, Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, Jonathan Groff, Fred Armisen
Screenwriter
Chris Estrada
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 12, 2022