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Wolf Like Me (TV series)

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Wolf Like Me
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedJanuary 13, 2022; 4 years ago (2022-01-13)
Headquarters
Sydney
,
Australia
Area served
Australia, United States, Canada
ProductsTelevision series
Websitewww.peacocktv.com/stream-originals/wolf-like-me

Wolf Like Me is a comedy-drama television series from Australia, created through a collaboration between Stan, NBCUniversal, and Peacock. The show debuted simultaneously on both platforms on 13 January 2022. In April 2022, Peacock confirmed a renewal for a second season. As of January 2024, the continuation into a third season has not been confirmed.

Plot

Set in Adelaide, Australia, the story follows Gary (Josh Gad), a single dad raising his 11-year-old daughter Emma while they both continue to grieve the death of Emma’s mother seven years prior. Their lives intersect with Mary (Isla Fisher), a reclusive advice columnist facing her own emotional challenges. Although they try to keep their distance, fate repeatedly brings them together in unexpected ways. Gary struggles to connect with Emma, whereas Mary quickly forms a close bond with her. Nevertheless, Mary conceals a perilous secret: she is a werewolf.

Main

Recurring

  • Anthony Taufa as Ray, partner of Sarah
  • Alan Dukes as Trevor, psychiatrist to Emma
  • Emma Lung as Sarah, Gary's sister-in-law
  • Justin Rosniak as Robert

Guests

Production

This six-episode series was produced by Jodi Matterson, Bruna Papandrea, and Steve Hutensky, with writing and directing duties for all episodes handled by Abe Forsythe. The leads, Isla Fisher and Josh Gad, were announced in April 2021. By December of the same year, the cast expanded to include Ariel Donoghue, Emma Lung, Anthony Taufa, alongside guest appearances by Jake Ryan, Robyn Nevin, and Nash Edgerton. Shooting occurred in Sydney’s Inner West suburbs and various locations throughout regional New South Wales. On 26 April 2022, the show was officially renewed for a second season by Peacock.

Release and reception

The official trailer premiered on 4 January 2022, emphasizing the show's unique blend of genres. All six episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long, became available on Peacock and Stan on 13 January 2022. In Canada, the series launched on Amazon Prime starting 12 January.

Critics generally responded positively to the show. Season 1 earned a Metacritic score of 69 out of 100 based on eight reviews. Rotten Tomatoes reflected a 65% approval rating with an average score of 6.3/10 from 20 critics; among "Top Critics," this rating increased to 75%. The critical consensus highlighted that although the combination of genres requires time to fully develop, the performances by Isla Fisher and Josh Gad significantly contribute to its appeal.

External links

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