''Married'' is an American

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series created by Andrew Gurland, which aired on FX from July 17, 2014, to October 1, 2015. The series stars

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, and

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. On September 30, 2014, FX renewed ''Married'' for a 13 episode second season which premiered on July 16, 2015. On October 26, 2015, FX cancelled the series after two seasons and 23 episodes.

Premise

The series follows Russ and Lina Bowman, a long-time married couple who, when they are not fighting over debts, child rearing and their declining sex life, are reminded that their close friendship is what drew them together in the first place. Contrasting the Bowmans' lifestyle are their two close friends: A.J., a wealthy but unstable divorcé, and Jess, a free spirit who struggles to settle down after marrying an older man.

Cast and characters

Main

as Lina Bowman *

as Russ Bowman *

as Jess (season 1, series regular; season 2, recurring) *

as A.J. *

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as Abby (season 2)

Recurring

* Raevan Lee Hanan as Ella Bowman * Rachel Eggleston as Maya Bowman * Skylar Gray as Frankie Bowman (seasons 1–2) * Georgia May Geare as Frankie Bowman (season 2) *

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as Bernie *

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as Shep *

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as Roxanne *

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as Miranda (season 2)

Production and development

On January 24, 2013, FX placed a pilot order under the working title of ''Untitled Andrew Gurland Project''. The pilot was written and directed by Andrew Gurland. Gurland, Paul Young, and Peter Principato serve as executive producers, alongside FX Productions and Principato-Young Entertainment. Casting announcements began in April 2013, with

cast in one of the lead roles as Russ Bowman, one half of the lead married couple.

was the next actor cast in the role of Lina Bowman, the other half of the aforementioned couple, who is overwhelmed by her three young daughters and living in a new city with no friends.

and

were the last actors cast in the series, with Slate cast in the role of Jess, an ex-party girl who is now married to an older guy who struggles to keep up with her. Gelman signed on in the role of A.J., an intense, recently divorced guy who is pretending that he's over his ex. On January 24, 2014, FX placed a series order under the title ''Married''.

then joined the series in the recurring role of Shep, Jess's older husband. Shortly afterwards,

was cast in the recurring role of Roxanne, A.J.'s ex-wife.

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (2014)

Season 2 (2015)

Reception

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, the first season of Married has an aggregate score of 56% based on 20 positive and 16 negative critic reviews. The website’s consensus reads: "In spite of superlative work from its talented stars, ''Married'' suffers from an unrelentingly grim portrayal of grown-up relationships."

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Married 2010s American romantic comedy television series 2014 American television series debuts 2015 American television series endings English-language television shows FX Networks original programming Television shows set in Los Angeles