''Indebted'' is an American television

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that aired on

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from February 6 to April 16, 2020. The series was created by Dan Levy and co-executive produced with Doug Robinson,

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and David Guarascio for

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. In June 2020, the series was canceled after one season.

Plot

The series follows a couple, Dave and Rebecca, who are ready to start a new life after years of parenting. That is, until Dave's parents show up unannounced and broke, leaving Dave with no choice but to open the door to the people who gave him everything, which eventually leads to a clash of parental chaos among families.

Cast

Main

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as Dave Klein, Rebecca's husband. *

Abby Elliott Abby Elliott is an American actress and comedian who was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2008 to 2012 and has since starred on the Bravo comedy ''Odd Mom Out'' and the NBC sitcom '' Indebted''. She is the daughter of actor/comedian ...

as Rebecca Klein, Dave's wife. *

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as Joanna Klein, Dave's lesbian sister and owner of a pet-grooming shop. *

Steven Weber Steven Robert Weber (born March 4, 1961) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Brian Hackett on the television series ''Wings'' which aired from April 1990 to May 1997 on NBC, as Sam Blue in '' Once and Again'', and ...

as Stew Klein, Dave's father, and a retired TV pitchman. *

Fran Drescher Francine Joy Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an American actress, comedian, writer, activist, and trade union leader. She is known for her role as Fran Fine in the television sitcom ''The Nanny'' (1993–1999), which she created and produ ...

as Debbie Klein, Dave's loving but extremely overbearing mother.

Recurring

* Anders Garrett as Asher Klein, Dave and Rebecca's son. *

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as Hazel Klein, Dave and Rebecca's daughter (Margaux Heck portrayed the character in the pilot).

Guest

* Asif Ali as Ravi, Dave's childhood friend and employee who flips houses for a living. *

Lilan Bowden Alice Lilan Bowden (born September 1, 1985) is an American actress, filmmaker, and comedian. She is best known for her roles as Rebecca "Bex" Mack in ''Andi Mack'' and Amber Kang in the Netflix series '' Murderville''. Life and career Lilan Bowde ...

as Hannah, Joanna's girlfriend. *

Richard Kind Richard Bruce Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American actor and comedian, known for his roles as Dr. Mark Devanow in ''Mad About You'' (1992–1999, 2019), Paul Lassiter in ''Spin City'' (1996–2002), Andy in ''Curb Your Enthusiasm'' (2002 ...

as Artie, Dave's uncle and Debbie's older brother.

Episodes

Production

Development

On January 23, 2019, it was announced that NBC had given the production, then titled ''Uninsured'', received a pilot order commitment. The pilot was written by Dan Levy who was also set to executive produce alongside Doug Robinson, Alison Greenspan and Andy Ackerman. Production companies involved with the pilot include Doug Robinson Productions and

. On May 11, 2019, it was announced that NBC had given the green-lighting production, now titled changed to ''Indebted'', a series order. A few days later, it was announced that the series would premiere as a

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in the mid-season of 2020. The series premiered on February 6, 2020. On June 15, 2020, NBC canceled the series after one season.

Casting

In February 2019, it was announced that

and

had been cast in the pilot's leading roles. Although the pilot was ordered, in March 2019 it was reported that

and

had joined the cast.

Reception

Critical response

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, the series holds an approval rating of 27% with an average rating of 3.85/10, based on 11 reviews. On

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, it has a weighted average score of 36 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".

Ratings

References

External links

* *{{IMDb title, 9686380
Indebted
on

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