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Synopsis

BFFs Kate and Michael, who are both deaf and live in Los Angeles, are about to face new challenges - including a bad breakup, being tokenized at work and a troubling secret - all of which test their bond in surprising ways.

First Air Date: 2018-02-14

Last Air Date: 2019-09-21

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 14

Created By: Shoshannah Stern, Josh Feldman

Networks: Sundance Now, SundanceTV

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Top Cast

Josh Feldman as Michael
Shoshannah Stern as Kate
Zach Gilford as Danny
Cheryl Hines as Stella
Colt Prattes as Ryan
Moshe Kasher as Jacob
Marlee Matlin as Annie
Nyle DiMarco as Ben Genovese
Cynthy Wu as Sara
Austin Nichols as Shep

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

Best friends Kate and Michael find their friendship put to the test when the newly engaged Kate struggles to grow at work as a heartbroken Michael battles writer's block.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Like I Always Wanted (2018-02-14)

Kate accompanies Michael on a trip to Seattle for a bookstore signing event. But when Michael learns the big secret Kate's been keeping from him it leads to unexpected trouble with airport security.
Ep. 2: Who We Are (2018-02-14)

Kate's boss asks her to fill a spot in a "Disabilities in Media" panel and she must decide whether to confront her tokenization or play along. Michael's ex-BF Ryan shows up unannounced to dinner.
Ep. 3: Night and Day (2018-02-22)

Kate befriends a deaf celeb at her PR event; Michael goes clubbing and makes a surprising decision.
Ep. 4: The Chances (2018-03-01)

Michael's mother Annie and his brother Jacob visit Michael from Boston for Thanksgiving. Kate attempts to host the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for Michael and his family, but secrets threaten to ruin the holiday and a physical altercation ensues between Danny and Jacob. Stressed out by family, Michael ignores Ryan's texts throughout the day. Annie makes peace with Michael and helps him out of his creative slump. Kate confronts Danny about what happened, but he still doesn't tell her.
Ep. 5: The Way We Were (2018-03-08)

Ryan's Palm Springs vacation home is the site of Kate, Danny, Michael and Ryan's best and worst memories together. A series of flashbacks reveal how each relationship has grown and deteriorated. Kate meets Ryan for the first time. Danny invites his boss Paul to Palm Springs to schmooze. Michael meets Ryan's ex-boyfriend Adam during Ryan's birthday pool party. Michael makes a discovery that changes everything.
Ep. 6: What Happened To Us? (2018-03-15)

In the aftermath of the fight, Kate learns Danny’s secret, but his attempt to surprise her with a last-minute engagement party leads to bigger problems and puts Kate and Michael’s friendship on thin ice.