''Imposters'' is an American

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television series. The show premiered February 7, 2017, on the

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with a 10-episode season. Announced in April 2015 as ''My So Called Wife'', the series follows con artist Maddie, played by

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, who gets involved in relationships with men and women before leaving them "used and robbed of everything including their hearts". On April 17, 2017, Bravo renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on April 5, 2018. On June 1, 2018, Bravo canceled the series after two seasons.

Premise

Maddie Jonson (

) is a

con artist A confidence trick is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust. Confidence tricks exploit victims using their credulity, naïveté, compassion, vanity, confidence, irresponsibility, and greed. Researchers have def ...

who works with Max (

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) and Sally (

Katherine LaNasa Katherine LaNasa (born December 1, 1966) is an American actress, former ballet dancer and choreographer. She starred in films ''Jayne Mansfield's Car'', '' The Campaign'', and ''The Frozen Ground''. On television, LaNasa had a leading role in the ...

) at the behest of a mysterious figure called "The Doctor" (

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) who has teams of con artists working for him in multiple cities. Their method of operation is to make their targets fall in love with Maddie while insinuating themselves into their lives, and then steal all their valuables shortly after marrying them. After Ezra Bloom (

Rob Heaps Rob Heaps is a British actor, known for co-starring as Ezra Bloom in the Bravo television series '' Imposters''. He grew up in York, England. He went to drama school in St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg ( rus, links=no, Санкт-Петерб ...

) becomes the latest victim of their con, he is visited by Richard Evans (

Parker Young Parker Young (born August 16, 1988) is an American actor. He portrayed Ryan Shay on the ABC sitcom ''Suburgatory'', Randy Hill on the Fox sitcom '' Enlisted'' and Richard on the Bravo series '' Imposters''. His most recent starring role, he pla ...

), one of Maddie's previous targets, who is looking for her. Together they find Jules Langmore ( Marianne Rendón), an artist, who also was married to Maddie. The three decide to team up and look for Maddie.

Season 1

Season 1 revolves around the three jilted spouses Ezra, Richard and Jules venturing out together to look for their con artist wife. They brainstorm their way into finding clues about her roots and end up discovering her hometown and her parents' home. In the meanwhile Maddie has found a new target in Seattle and is working on him while an unexpected love interest sparks between her and independently rich Patrick she meets at a coffee shop. Maddie's partners in crime, Max does not approve of her love interest and prompts Maddie to concentrate on her work. Ezra, Richard and Jules finally find Maddie and discover that they all still have feelings for her so can never let any real harm come her way. They warn her about the reality of Patrick which shakes Maddie and she plans a counter action. Season 1 ends in a wedding, a chase and a stolen ring that FBI is looking for.

Filming Locations

The first season was filmed in

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, British Columbia, Canada. Season 2 was filmed in

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and

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Cast

Main

as Maddie Jonson/Ava/Alice/CeCe/Saffron/Molly, a career con-artist working for the mysterious and dangerous Doctor who wants out after cons begin to take a toll on her. *

as Ezra Bloom, Maddie's latest conned husband who launches a plot to track her down and get his money back. *

as Richard Evans, Maddie's former husband and fellow conned ex. He tracks down Ezra while looking for Maddie and they launch an investigation together. * Marianne Rendón as Julia "Jules" Langmore, Maddie's former wife who comes from a rich family, whom she conned money out of. She joins Ezra and Richard's investigation into Maddie’s crimes. * Stephen Bishop as Patrick Campbell, an undercover FBI agent who becomes entangled with Maddie. *

as Max, Maddie's co-worker who is in charge of the technicalities of conning lovers. * Ray Proscia as Jeffrey Hull/The Doctor, the mysterious dangerous man in charge of the game. *

as Sally, initially worked with Maddie and Max while wanting to run away, but later became a lethal enforcer for the Doctor. (season 2; recurring in season 1)

Recurring

Uma Thurman Uma Karuna Thurman (born April 29, 1970) is an American actress and former model. She has performed in a variety of films, from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action films. Following her appearances on the December 1985 an ...

as Lenny Cohen, The Doctor's assassin who "takes care" of people who are "not doing their jobs". *

Denise Dowse Denise Yvonne Dowse (February 21, 1958 – August 13, 2022) was an American actress and director. She was best known for her roles as Mrs. Yvonne Teasley in the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (1991–2000), Judge Rebecca Damsen in ' ...

as Auntie Colleen / Agent Cook, Patrick's FBI agent boss who poses as his aunt. *

Adam Korson Adam Korson is a Canadian actor, best known for his lead role as Harry in the Canadian television sitcom ''Seed''. Early life and education Originally from Thornhill, Ontario, Korson attended York University for a year before transferring to ...

as Josh Bloom, Ezra's dimwitted brother. *

Mary Kay Place Mary Kay Place (born September 23, 1947) is an American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter. She is known for portraying Loretta Haggers on the television series ''Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'', a role that won her the 1977 Primetime Emmy ...

as Marsha Bloom, Ezra's innocent and good-natured mother. *

Mark Harelik Marcus Frank Harelik (born June 5, 1951) is an American television, film, and stage actor, and playwright. Early life Harelik was born in Hamilton, Texas. In 1909, Harelik's Russian Jewish grandfather, Haskell Harelik—upon whom Harelik's ...

as Arthur Bloom, Ezra's dishonest father. * Aaron Douglas as Gary Heller, Maddie's short tempered con who is well aware of the mysterious Doctor. (season 1) *

Paul Adelstein Paul Adelstein (born April 29, 1969) is an American actor and writer, known for the role of Agent Paul Kellerman in the Fox television series ''Prison Break'' and his role as pediatrician Cooper Freedman in the ABC medical drama '' Private Prac ...

as Shelly Cohen, Lenny's husband who is also one of the Doctor's assassins. (season 2) * Laura Archbold as Sophia/Rosa, Ezra's new love interest who is a fellow con-artist that he meets in Mexico. (season 2) *

Rachel Skarsten Rachel Alice Marie Skarsten is a Canadian actress known for her role as Dinah Lance on the television series ''Birds of Prey'', Tamsin in ''Lost Girl'', Elizabeth I of England in ''Reign'' and Beth Kane/Alice in ''Batwoman''. Early life and ...

as Poppy Langmore, Jules' uptight, rich sister who takes a liking to Richard when he learns Maddie modeled Alice after her. (season 2) *

Anne-Marie Johnson Anne-Marie Johnson (born July 18, 1960) is an American actress and impressionist. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Nadine Hudson–Thomas in '' What's Happening Now!!'' (1985–1988), and Althea Tibbs in '' In the Heat of the Night'' (1 ...

as Gail, Maddie's therapist at a luxury retreat center

Guest

Megan Park Megan Park (born July 24, 1986) is a Canadian actress and director. She is known for her portrayal of Grace Bowman in the television series ''The Secret Life of the American Teenager''. In 2021, Park made her feature directorial debut with '' Th ...

as Gaby. *

Jaime Ray Newman Jaime Ray Newman (born April 2, 1978) is an American actress, producer and singer. She is known for starring as Kristina Cassadine in the soap opera '' General Hospital'', Mindy O'Dell in the drama series ''Veronica Mars'', Kat Gardener in the fa ...

as Linda, a woman who Maddie meets at a self-help center. (season 2) *

Griffin Dunne Thomas Griffin Dunne (; born June 8, 1955) is an American actor, film producer, and film director. Dunne studied acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. He is known for portraying Jack Goodman in '' An Amer ...

as Herman, a man who helps the imposters hide in Mexico City. (season 2) * Mauricio de Montellano as Federale, a mexican cop who helps the FBI find the imposters while they hide from the police in Mexico. (season 2) *

Mikey Madison Mikey Madison (born March 25, 1999) is an American actress. She is best known for her starring role as Max Fox on the FX comedy-drama series ''Better Things'' (2016–22), Manson Family follower Susan "Sadie" Atkins in Quentin Tarantino's fil ...

as young Maddie (2 episodes)

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2017)

Season 2 (2018)

Reception

Critical response

The show has received largely positive reviews. On the site

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, it received a score of 70, indicating "generally favorable reviews". On

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, the show is rated 92% fresh, with the site's consensus reading, "Imposters meshes slapstick comedy, top-notch writing, unexpected twists, and a noteworthy lead performance, with satisfying -- and surprisingly ambitious -- results".

Ratings

Season 1

Season 2

Accolades

The series was nominated for Drama Series, and Inbar Lavi won Actress Drama Series, at the 2017

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References

External links

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