Fortune Rookie

Synopsis

On the advice of a fortune teller in a bathroom, Janet Varney leaves showbiz behind to become a psychic. Exploring her gifts (such as they are), Janet parses the future of a Los Angeles populated by the famous, the not-yet-famous, from aspiring cult leaders to aging boy bands. She reads palms, cards and the occasional piece of cheese to help those seeking answers, herself most of all.

First Air Date: 2018-10-02

Last Air Date: 2018-10-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Janet Varney

Networks: IFC.com

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Top Cast

Janet Varney as Janet Varney
Jessica Makinson as Jessica
James Roday Rodriguez as Roday
Steve Agee as Steve
Mark Gagliardi as Dude Tourist
Fred Armisen as Fred
Deborah Baker Jr. as Deborah
Brice Beckham as Homeowner
Brandon R. Reynolds as Guy Using AirBRB
Kara Morgan as Kara / Tiny Kara

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Scoop (2018-10-02)

Janet Varney does her first palm reading. Then she meets her friend Jessica Makinson for Gelato, where they discuss life choices and try flavors.
Ep. 2: Psych-out (2018-10-02)

Janet Varney receives a visit from Roday, the star of the TV show Psych. He warns her not to intrude on his "brand" as a fake imaginary psychic. She responds that being a psychic is her destiny, possibly. Roday leaves with a final threat.
Ep. 3: Do Your Business (2018-10-02)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 4: In The Cards (2018-10-02)

After a humiliating brush with a scornful customer, Janet attempts her first tarot reading with a lovesick stranger but is crippled with nerves. Attempts to mitigate anxiety lead to surprisingly little results.
Ep. 5: The Uh-Cult (2018-10-02)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 6: Business is Booming (2018-10-02)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 7: Hot Basics (2018-10-02)

A visit from an eclectic group leads Janet to an important revelation about life for struggling artists in Los Angeles and beyond, and the group gives Janet their own special gift.
Ep. 8: Nemesis (2018-10-02)

An unexpected series of voicemails upends Janet's plans and she's determined to find out who or what is behind it. The answer is more disturbing than she could have imagined, and brings a dark new character into her spiritual reality.