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Season 1 – Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

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76% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
After an unusual event, whip-smart computer coder Zoey Clarke magically begins to hear people's innermost wants and desires through popular songs. Suddenly, strangers, friends, co-workers and family are unknowingly singing their feelings -- just to her. At first, Zoey questions her own sanity,but after some guidance from Mo, her musically attuned neighbor, and making a breakthrough with her ailing father, Zoey soon realizes this unwanted curse may just be an amazing and wonderful gift --as she now connects with the world like never before.
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Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Though it hits the occasional sour note, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist manages to carry a pretty enjoyable tune, thanks in large part to the always charming Jane Levy.

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Vicky Kalpaxis Observer 03/19/2020
These can be all-encompassing social issues, but rather than develop them within an episode or season, the show argues that their solutions should be easy to find... It resolves this cliffhanger fairly quickly. Nothing extraordinary about that, right? Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 03/10/2020
"Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" is at its most charming when it allows itself to be silly. The musical numbers aren't overly polished or elaborate but have just enough potential for a visual surprise. Go to Full Review
Lucy Mangan Guardian 03/09/2020
2/5
But the actors - every one of them, every minute - work like Trojans to hold it all together. That they come so close to succeeding [it] deserves recognition. An award, perhaps. Or, ideally, better parts in a better show next time. Go to Full Review
Mae Abdulbaki Pajiba 12/15/2020
The music simultaneously elevates and complements the material seamlessly. Go to Full Review
CJ Sheu Critics at Large 07/25/2020
[T]he merits of the show: the singing and dancing, the characters' emotional bonds, and - its greatest strength - writing that takes complicated human emotions seriously. Go to Full Review
Maria Lattila Film Inquiry 05/30/2020
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist guarantees laughs, bops, and tears and season 1 serves as a perfect musical treat for the fans of the genre. Go to Full Review
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Philip O @Philip60 Jan 16 An irredeemably flawed musical dramedy, lacking in character, craft, and coherence. Zoey is selfish and inconsiderate, invading others’ privacy and trampling on her friends’ emotions. The script is shallow, cliché-ridden, and painfully overstretched. Uninspired staging, awkward camerawork, and out-of-sync choreography sap every scene of energy or charm. Even the soundtrack disappoints — too few familiar hits, too many forgettable fillers. A once-promising idea, dumbed down to fit the lowest Netflix standard. Keep away! See more Debra N Dec 29 Im sad this show didnt make it! It was fun! See more Andi J @AGJones Oct 30 Sensational performances, music and storyline ! See more Jonas V Oct 22 This show has no right to be as good as it is. On paper it's something I would not enjoy at all. But yet I love this show. It's a musical, with over the top dance routines, clearly aimed more towards a female audience. Nothing for me I thought But it's also well written, funny, emotional, great acting, the music is really good it just works So glad we started watching this I'm a huge fan. See more Sonia Kiki J Oct 4 I normally wouldn't be drawn to anything like a musical, but I loved this! A lovely ride through really real life questions, decisions, dramas and hilarity. Having recently gone through the parent grief, I feel they showed this really well too, the way grief knocks you sideways and renders you useless as times, how friends support can be equally good or suffocating. Love the insights into the techy world and 20 somethings brains. Lot of fun lessons and plots, without 'cringy' lessons, it moves at at a great pace, not to drag out on any topic. Just love Mo, and all his wild costumes and art and wardrobe, makes me want to up my game! Sometimes the songs get a bit too much or too long, but it is a really unique show and full of fun. Thankful I searched for some comedy as i needed a rest from the dark phycological dramas and Zoey gives us an extraordinary amount of fun, thanks! See more Carin J Mar 4 Why I did this show not make it? It's really fun and different and cute and the only negative thing I can say about it is that sometimes one of the less interesting songs to me might go a little long but I mean that's it like I completely binge watched this and man I wish I had when it first came out. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 7, 2020 Pilot Zoey, an introverted computer programmer living in San Francisco, begins to hear the innermost desires of the people around her through song. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 16, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Best Friend Zoey tries to figure out how to control her new abilities while navigating her best friend's romantic feelings for her; a new medical victory for Mitch gives the family hope. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 23, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Boss Zoey must decide whether or not to get involved in her boss Joan's troubled marriage after she hears Joan sing a heart song; Zoey creates a new program for the family to communicate with Mitch, but his first word is not what they expected. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 1, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Neighbor Zoey is forced to address her own faith and why she was given these powers as she attempts to help Mo feel comfortable expressing his true self; David creates a "big moment" for Mitch. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 8, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Failure After hearing her first duet, Zoey gets a little too involved in her brother's marriage; Leif receives negative feedback at work; Maggie is offered an enticing work opportunity. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 15, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Night Out Things get complicated for Zoey at Simon's engagement party; Maggie has a night out alone, but it doesn't go as planned. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 22, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Confession Zoey is forced to admit some hard truths to Max; Tobin worries his friendship with Leif is on the rocks; Mo struggles to communicate with the new man in his life. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 29, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Glitch After receiving heartbreaking news, Zoey is surprised to find she's suffering from a mysterious glitch in her powers. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 5, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Silence Zoey tries to help Mitch's caregiver, Howie, reconnect with his estranged daughter; Max must make a decision about his future at SPRQ Point. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 19, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Outburst Zoey surprisingly finds herself getting into major conflict with Simon, Max, Mo, and Howie; tensions arise at SPRQ Point when the fourth and sixth floors compete over an important piece of code; Mitch and Maggie try to celebrate their anniversary. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 26, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Mother Zoey has to figure out a clever way to help her mother with an impossible decision; Max unexpectedly bonds with Leif; Mo hits a rough patch with Eddie. Details Episode 12 Aired May 3, 2020 Zoey's Extraordinary Dad After hearing an ominous song, Zoey does everything in her power to stop something bad from happening. Details
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Season Info

Director
Adam Davidson, Richard Shepard, Jon Turteltaub
Creator
Austin Winsberg
Executive Producer
Austin Winsberg, Kim Tannenbaum, Eric Tannenbaum, Paul Feig, Jessie Henderson, David Blackman, Daniel Inkeles, Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Adam Davidson, Richard Shepard
Screenwriter
Austin Winsberg, Gretchen J. Berg, Sam Laybourne, Matthew Irving Epstein, Aaron Harberts
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 7, 2020
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