Minx (TV series)
Minx is an American comedy streaming television series created and written by Ellen Rapoport and starring Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson. It premiered on HBO Max on March 17, 2022.[1] In May 2022, the series was renewed for a second season.[2] However, in December 2022, the series was canceled by HBO Max while its second season was in production.
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Ellen Rapoport |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Producer | Michelle Lankwarden |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 24–35 minutes |
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| Distributor | Lionsgate Television (international) |
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| Original network | HBO Max |
| Original release | March 17 – April 14, 2022 |
Premise
In the 1970s, a young feminist from Los Angeles joins forces with a low-rent publisher to create the first women's erotic magazine. Through this unlikely alliance the characters discover meaningful relationships in the most odd places.
Cast and characters
Main
- Ophelia Lovibond as Joyce Prigger
- Michael Angarano as Glenn
- Jessica Lowe as Bambi
- Oscar Montoya as Richie
- Lennon Parham as Shelly
- Idara Victor as Tina
- Jake Johnson as Doug Renetti
Guest
- Taylor Zakhar Perez as Shane Brody
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Conrad Ross
- Amy Landecker as Bridget Westbury
- Olivia Rose Keegan as Amber
- Jacqi Vene as Marian
- Austin Nichols as Billy Brunson
- Lesli Margherita as Francesca
- Al Sapienza as Vince
- Tyrone Evans Clark as a Tony Pony Diner Pedestrian[3]
- Alicia Hannah-Kim as Wendy Mah
- Eric Edelstein as Willy
- Samm Levine as Franco
- Rich Sommer as Lenny
- Hope Davis as Victoria Hartnett
- Josh Stamberg as George
- Gillian Jacobs as Maggie
- Susan Walters as Elayne
- Allison Tolman as Wanda
- David Paymer as Myron
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [4] |
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| 1 | "Not like a shvantz right in the face" | Rachel Lee Goldenberg | Ellen Rapoport | March 17, 2022 |
| 2 | "Au revoir, le double dong" | Rachel Lee Goldenberg | Ellen Rapoport | March 17, 2022 |
| 3 | "Norman Mailer, Samantha Shortcake" | Rachel Lee Goldenberg | Lara Spotts | March 24, 2022 |
| 4 | "An exciting new chapter in the annals of erotica" | Jake Schreier | Ben Karlin | March 24, 2022 |
| 5 | "Relaying news of a wayward snake" | Max Winkler | Annabel Oakes | March 31, 2022 |
| 6 | "Mary had a little hysterectomy" | Carrie Brownstein | Julie Mandel-Folly | March 31, 2022 |
| 7 | "God save the Queen of Dicks" | Craig Johnson | Mason Flink | April 7, 2022 |
| 8 | "Oh, so you're the sun now? You're the giver of life?" | Rachel Lee Goldenberg | Ben Karlin | April 7, 2022 |
| 9 | "A scintillating conversation about a lethal pesticide" | Natalia Leite | Kimberly Nicole Walker | April 14, 2022 |
| 10 | "You happened to me" | Stella Meghie | Ellen Rapoport | April 14, 2022 |
Production
Development
On February 19, 2020, it was announced that HBO Max had given the project a pilot order. Ellen Rapoport was attached to write as well as executive produce alongside Paul Feig and Dan Magnante of Feigco Entertainment.[5] On September 3, 2020, Unpregnant director Rachel Lee Goldenberg was attached to direct and executive produce the pilot.[6] On April 5, 2021, it was announced that HBO Max had given the project a series pickup for ten half-hour episodes.[7] On May 5, 2022, HBO Max renewed the series for a second season.[2] However, on December 12, 2022, HBO Max canceled the series. At the time, production on the second season was near completion, and Lionsgate is planning to shop the series to other streaming services to allow it to be shown.[8] Despite the cancelation, filming for the second season continued to be conducted,[9] with Lovibond later announcing that it had wrapped on December 18, 2022.[10]
Casting
On September 16, 2020, Ophelia Lovibond was cast in the lead role.[11] On December 8, 2020, Idara Victor, Oscar Montoya, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, and Michael Angarano joined the main cast, with Jake Johnson cast in a guest role before being promoted to the main cast.[12][7]
Taylor Zakhar Perez was cast as firefighter Shane.[13] About the challenges he faced while playing the character, he said, "The biggest thing was grounding him, making him likable, and also playing against the line."[14]
Filming
The pilot began filming on December 6, 2020, in Los Angeles.[15]
Reception
Critical response
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a "Certified Fresh" 97% approval rating with an average rating of 7.8/10, based on 30 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "The rapport between Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson is the irresistible centerfold of Minx, a bawdy and sharp comedy that merits a full-page spread."[16] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 77 out of 100 based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[17]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Satellite Awards | Best Comedy or Musical Series | Minx | Pending | [18] |
| Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Series | Ophelia Lovibond | Pending |
References
- ^ Haas, Shawnee (February 1, 2022). "'Minx': First-Look Images Reveal Jake Johnson, Ophelia Lovibond's Liberating '70s Comedy Series". Collider.
- ^ a b White, Peter (May 5, 2022). "'Minx' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ "Cast Minx | FilmTV.it". FilmTV (in Italian). Retrieved August 14, 2022.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – Minx on HBO Max". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 19, 2020). "HBO Max Orders 1970s Comedy Pilot 'Minx' from Ellen Rapoport, Paul Feig & Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 3, 2020). "Rachel Lee Goldenberg To Direct HBO Max's 'Minx' Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 5, 2021). "HBO Max Orders 'Minx' Comedy Series Starring Ophelia Lovibond & Jake Johnson From Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 12, 2022). "'Minx' Canceled As HBO Max Reverses Season 2 Renewal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (December 13, 2022). "Jake Johnson Says 'Minx' Will Finish Shooting Season 2 Despite HBO Max Cancellation". Variety. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
- ^ Lovibond, Ophelia (December 18, 2022). "Couldn't have asked for a better co-star: Funny, generous, kind and so bloody good. Season 2 has been a blast and so much of that is thanks to @mrjakejohnson". from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Instagram.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (September 16, 2020). "Ophelia Lovibond To Headline HBO Max's 'Minx' Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 8, 2020). "Idara Victor, Oscar Montoya, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano Join HBO Max's 'Minx' Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on March 2, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 9, 2021). "WME & Anonymous Content sign 'Kissing Booth 2' breakout star Taylor Zakhar Perez". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Schonberger, Rachel (February 25, 2022). "Kissing Booth's actor Taylor Zakhar Perez on baring it all in HBO Max's 'scandalous' Minx". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ "Minx". Production List. November 9, 2020. from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Minx: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Minx: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "IPA Reveals Nominations for the 27th Satellite™ Awards". International Press Academy. December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.