''Here and Now'' is an American drama television series created by Alan Ball. The series consists of 10 episodes and premiered on HBO on February 11, 2018. Starring

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and

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, the series focuses on a contemporary multiracial family in the Portland area. The show's plot involves many issues including race, identity, and mental illness. On April 25, 2018, HBO cancelled the series after one season.

Cast and characters

Main

as Audrey Bayer, a therapist *

as Greg Boatwright, Audrey's husband and philosophy professor * Jerrika Hinton as Ashley Collins, adopted by the Bayer-Boatwrights from Liberia, now creator and owner of a retail fashion website * Raymond Lee as Duc Bayer-Boatwright, adopted from Vietnam when he was five, now a successful life coach and womanizer * Daniel Zovatto as Ramon Bayer-Boatwright, adopted from an orphanage in Colombia at 18 months, now a college senior studying video game design *

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as Kristen Bayer-Boatwright, a junior in high school and her parents' only biological child * Joe Williamson as Malcolm Collins, Ashley's husband and Duc's best friend, an assistant personal trainer for the Portland women’s soccer team * Andy Bean as Henry, a free spirit who falls in love with Ramon *

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as Dr. Farid Shokrani, Ramon's therapist * Marwan Salama as Navid Shokrani * Necar Zadegan as Layla Shokrani

Guest starring

* Trent Garrett as Randy *

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as Michael *

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as Lydia *

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as Ike Bayer, Audrey's schizophrenic brother *

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as Donya, Dr. Shokrani's mother

Production

HBO ordered the series in July 2016.

Casting

On January 31, 2018, it was announced that Stephanie Arcila and Erin Carufel signed onto the series in the recurring roles of Mami and Wendy, respectively.

Filming

The series is partially filmed in Portland, Oregon.

Marketing

The teaser trailer of the first season was released in December 2017.

Episodes

Reception

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, the first season has a 24% approval rating based 49 reviews from critics, with an average rating of 4.54/10. The critics consensus reads, "''Here and Now'' clearly has a point it wants to make, but a nebulous plot and unfocused character development stand in the way of its potential." On

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, it has a score of 46 out of 100 based on 31 reviews.

References

External links

* * {{HBONetwork Shows 2018 American television series debuts 2018 American television series endings 2010s American comedy-drama television series HBO original programming English-language television shows Television shows filmed in Oregon Television shows set in Portland, Oregon Television series by Home Box Office