Divorce (TV series)

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Divorce (TV series)

Divorce is an American comedy-drama television series created by Sharon Horgan. It follows Frances and Robert Dufresne, a middle-aged couple who start the process of divorcing while navigating their personal lives, friendships, and family in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The show blends humor with serious relationship topics.

Premiere and format
- The series aired on HBO from October 9, 2016, to August 5, 2019.
- It has 3 seasons and a total of 24 episodes.
- The pilot was written by Sharon Horgan and directed by Jesse Peretz.
- The show uses a single-camera setup with 30-minute episodes.

Renewals
- HBO renewed Divorce for a second season in November 2016.
- HBO renewed it for a third season in November 2018, which concluded the series.

Main cast
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Frances Dufresne, a married woman who has an affair that leads to divorce.
- Thomas Haden Church as Robert Dufresne, Frances’s husband who discovers the affair.
- Molly Shannon as Diane, Frances’s close friend.
- Talia Balsam as Dallas Holt, Frances’s friend.
- Tracy Letts as Nick, Diane’s husband (season 1–2; guest season 3).
- Sterling Jerins as Lila Dufresne, Frances and Robert’s daughter.
- Charlie Kilgore as Tom Dufresne, Frances and Robert’s son.
- Becki Newton as Jackie Giannopolis, Robert’s girlfriend and later wife (season 3; recurring season 2).

Recurring cast includes Jemaine Clement, Alex Wolff, Dean Winters, Jeffrey DeMunn, and others.

Production details
- Parker also serves as an executive producer.
- The show is produced by HBO Entertainment, Pretty Matches Productions, Merman Films, and Kapital Entertainment, with season-specific producers for later seasons.
- Production style is single-camera, and each episode runs about 30 minutes.

Episodes (by season)
- Season 1 (2016): 10 episodes.
- Season 2 (2018): 8 episodes.
- Season 3 (2019): 6 episodes.

Broadcast and international release
- United Kingdom: Premiered on Sky Atlantic on October 11, 2016.
- Australia: Premiered on Showcase on October 12, 2016.

Reception
- The first season received mixed to positive reviews.
- Rotten Tomatoes showed roughly 63% approval, noting strong dark humor and character chemistry but occasional surface-level handling.
- Metacritic gave a score around 60 out of 100, indicating mixed or average reviews.

Accolades
- Sarah Jessica Parker was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
- The show received nominations for television cinematography, including a nomination at the Emmys for Outstanding Cinematography (pilot) by Reed Morano.

Divorce presents a candid look at a couple’s breakup, balancing sharp wit with heartfelt moments as it explores love, friendship, and the complexities of starting over.