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{{short description|2023 television series}}
{{short description|2023 television series}}
{{Infobox television
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*[[Marque Richardson]]
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*Faly Rakotohavana
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*[[Jee Young Han]]
*Jordyn McIntosh
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'''''UnPrisoned''''' is a 2023 [[Television comedy|comedy television]] series created by [[Tracy McMillan]], starring [[Kerry Washington]] and [[Delroy Lindo]].<ref>{{multiref2
'''''UnPrisoned''''' is a [[comedy-drama]] television series created by [[Tracy McMillan]], starring [[Kerry Washington]] and [[Delroy Lindo]].<ref>{{multiref2
|1={{Cite web |last=Hullender |first=Tatiana |date=2023-03-25 |title=Unprisoned Cast & Creator On Comedic Timing Amidst Family Strife |url=https://screenrant.com/unprisoned-series-tracy-mcmillan-cast-interview/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=May 13, 2022 |title=Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo to Star in Onyx Collective Comedy Series 'Unprisoned' |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/kerry-washington-delroy-lindo-onyx-collective-comedy-series-unprisoned-1235266316/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Light |first=Row |date=March 15, 2023 |title=Delroy Lindo On Executive Producing And Starring Alongside Kerry Washington On UnPrisoned - Exclusive |url=https://www.looper.com/1227174/delroy-lindo-on-executive-producing-and-starring-alongside-kerry-washington-on-unprisoned-exclusive/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Looper (website)|Looper]] |language=en-US}}
|1={{Cite web |last=Hullender |first=Tatiana |date=2023-03-25 |title=Unprisoned Cast & Creator On Comedic Timing Amidst Family Strife |url=https://screenrant.com/unprisoned-series-tracy-mcmillan-cast-interview/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}|2={{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=May 13, 2022 |title=Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo to Star in Onyx Collective Comedy Series 'Unprisoned' |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/kerry-washington-delroy-lindo-onyx-collective-comedy-series-unprisoned-1235266316/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Light |first=Row |date=March 15, 2023 |title=Delroy Lindo On Executive Producing And Starring Alongside Kerry Washington On UnPrisoned - Exclusive |url=https://www.looper.com/1227174/delroy-lindo-on-executive-producing-and-starring-alongside-kerry-washington-on-unprisoned-exclusive/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Looper (website)|Looper]] |language=en-US}}
}}</ref> The series is produced by [[Onyx Collective]].<ref>{{multiref2
}}</ref> The series is produced by [[Onyx Collective]].<ref>{{multiref2
|1={{Cite web |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=2022-05-13 |title=Onyx Collective Picks Up 'Unprisoned' With Kerry Washington & Delroy Lindo; Comedy Will Stream On Hulu, Star+ & Disney+ |url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/onyx-orders-unprisoned-kerry-washington-delroy-lindo-hulu-1235023154/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2022-06-07 |title='Unprisoned': Marque Richardson Joins Onyx Collective's Comedy Series |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/unprisoned-marque-richardson-joins-onyx-collectives-comedy-series-1235040310/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=2022-12-16 |title='Unprisoned': Faly Rakotohavana & Jordyn McIntosh Join Onyx Collective's Comedy Series |url=https://deadline.com/2022/12/unprisoned-faly-rakotohavana-jordyn-mcintosh-onyx-collectives-comedy-series-1235200214/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}
|1={{Cite web |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=2022-05-13 |title=Onyx Collective Picks Up 'Unprisoned' With Kerry Washington & Delroy Lindo; Comedy Will Stream On Hulu, Star+ & Disney+ |url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/onyx-orders-unprisoned-kerry-washington-delroy-lindo-hulu-1235023154/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2022-06-07 |title='Unprisoned': Marque Richardson Joins Onyx Collective's Comedy Series |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/unprisoned-marque-richardson-joins-onyx-collectives-comedy-series-1235040310/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=2022-12-16 |title='Unprisoned': Faly Rakotohavana & Jordyn McIntosh Join Onyx Collective's Comedy Series |url=https://deadline.com/2022/12/unprisoned-faly-rakotohavana-jordyn-mcintosh-onyx-collectives-comedy-series-1235200214/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}
}}</ref> It premiered on [[Hulu]] on March 10, 2023.<ref>{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Schriesheim |first=Rebecca |date=March 3, 2023 |title='UnPrisoned': Plot, Trailer, Cast, Premiere Date, and Everything You Need to Know |url=https://collider.com/unprisoned-release-date-trailer-cast-plot-kerry-washington-delroy-lindo/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Vishnu |date=March 9, 2023 |title=UnPrisoned release date and time on Hulu |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/unprisoned-hulu-release-date-air-time-plot-details-explored |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-us}}
}}</ref> It premiered on [[Hulu]] on March 10, 2023.<ref>{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Schriesheim |first=Rebecca |date=March 3, 2023 |title='UnPrisoned': Plot, Trailer, Cast, Premiere Date, and Everything You Need to Know |url=https://collider.com/unprisoned-release-date-trailer-cast-plot-kerry-washington-delroy-lindo/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |language=en}}|{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Vishnu |date=March 9, 2023 |title=UnPrisoned release date and time on Hulu |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/unprisoned-hulu-release-date-air-time-plot-details-explored |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-us}}
}}</ref> ''UnPrisoned'' received generally positive reviews from critics. In November 2023, it was renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Onyx's ''UnPrisoned'' Renewed For Season 2 On Hulu; Kerry Washington Re-Ups Over Deal With ABC Signature|url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/unprisoned-renewed-season-2-onyx-hulu-kerry-washington-overall-deal-abc-signature-1235627356/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=2023-11-20|access-date=2023-11-20}}</ref>
}}</ref> ''UnPrisoned'' received generally positive reviews from critics. In November 2023, it was renewed for a second season <ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Onyx's ''UnPrisoned'' Renewed For Season 2 On Hulu; Kerry Washington Re-Ups Over Deal With ABC Signature|url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/unprisoned-renewed-season-2-onyx-hulu-kerry-washington-overall-deal-abc-signature-1235627356/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=2023-11-20|access-date=2023-11-20}}</ref> that premiered on July 17, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/news/unprisoned-season-2-release-date-photos-hulu-1235235881/|title=John Stamos Helps the UnPrisoned Family Work on Themselves in Season 2 Trailer|date=June 12, 2024|access-date=July 5, 2024|work=TVLine|last=Caruso|first=Nick}}</ref> In September 2024, the series was cancelled after two seasons.<ref>{{cite web|last=Otterson|first=Joe|title='UnPrisoned' Canceled After Two Seasons at Hulu|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/unprisoned-canceled-hulu-1236158137/|website=Variety|date=September 27, 2024|access-date=September 27, 2024}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
===Main===
===Main===
*[[Kerry Washington]] as Paige Alexander, a family and marriage therapist with a large Instagram following. Despite her vocation, she struggles with her personal relationships. Due to her father's frequent imprisonment, she was in and out of various foster homes. She lived with her father's girlfriend Nadine from ages 8–18. She often imagines herself interacting with her "inner child" during stressful situations. Jordyn McIntosh plays young Paige
*[[Kerry Washington]] as Paige Alexander, a marriage and family therapist with a large Instagram following. Despite her vocation, she struggles with her personal relationships. Due to her father's frequent imprisonment, she was in and out of various foster homes. She lived with her father's girlfriend Nadine from ages 8–18. She often imagines herself interacting with her "inner child" during stressful situations. Jordyn McIntosh plays young Paige.
*[[Delroy Lindo]] as Edwin Alexander, Paige's father who has been imprisoned for the past 17 years. He wants to reconcile with his daughter and make a life for himself on the outside. He is a good cook, but struggles to find employment due to his status as an ex-felon. He is a huge flirt and quite successful with the ladies.
*[[Delroy Lindo]] as Edwin Alexander, Paige's father who has been imprisoned for the past 17 years. He wants to reconcile with his daughter and make a life for himself on the outside. He is a good cook, but struggles to find employment due to his status as an ex-felon. He is a huge flirt and quite successful with the ladies.
*[[Marque Richardson]] as Mal, Edwin's case worker. He becomes Paige's boyfriend for several episodes until she ends the relationship.
*[[Marque Richardson]] as Mal, Edwin's case worker. He becomes Paige's boyfriend for several episodes until she ends the relationship.
*Faly Rakotohavana as Finneas "Finn" Alexander, Paige's teenage son. He is biracial and his father is not in his life. He's an introverted gamer with an interest in card games. He bonds with his grandfather despite his mother's objections.
*Faly Rakotohavana as Finneas "Finn" Alexander, Paige's teenage son. He is biracial and his father is not in his life. He's an introverted gamer with an interest in [[card game]]s. He bonds with his grandfather despite his mother's objections.
*[[Jee Young Han]] as Esti Nelson, Paige's foster sister from Pastor and Mrs. Nelson's home. She has a sassy "tell it like it is" personality and is often Paige's sounding board. She had been married and divorced three times.


===Recurring===
===Recurring===
*[[Brenda Strong]] as Nadine, Edwin's on-again off-again girlfriend. She took care of Paige from ages 8–18 after Edwin's incarceration, and is frustrated by the fact that she never called her "mom." Paige claims that she has a Cluster B personality disorder, but while she may come off as a bit cruel and superficial, she's seems to genuinely love both Edwin and Paige in her own way.
*[[Brenda Strong]] as Nadine, Edwin's on-again off-again girlfriend. She took care of Paige from ages 8–18 after Edwin's incarceration, and is frustrated by the fact that she never called her "mom." Paige claims that she has a Cluster B [[personality disorder]], but while she may come off as a bit cruel and superficial, she seems to genuinely love both Edwin and Paige in her own way.
*Jee Young Han as Esti Nelson, Paige's foster sister from Pastor and Mrs. Nelson's home. She has a sassy "tell it like it is" personality and is often Paige's sounding board. She had been married and divorced three times.
*Edwin Lee Gibson as Fox, one of Edwin's friends from before his incarceration. He seems to still be involved in some shady business.
*Edwin Lee Gibson as Fox, one of Edwin's friends from before his incarceration. He seems to still be involved in some shady business.
*[[Tim Daly]] as Bill, Paige's boyfriend at the beginning of the show. He breaks up with Paige when she pushes for a more "official" relationship.
*[[Tim Daly]] as Bill, Paige's boyfriend at the beginning of the show. He breaks up with Paige when she pushes for a more "official" relationship. (Season 1)


== Episodes ==
== Episodes ==
===Series overview===
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===Season 1 (2023)===
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|EpisodeNumber = 1
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|Title = Repetition Compulsion
|Title = Repetition Compulsion
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin Bray (director)|Kevin Bray]]
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin Bray (director)|Kevin Bray]]
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|EpisodeNumber = 2
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = How to Be a Main Bitch
|Title = How to Be a Main Bitch
|DirectedBy = [[Shiri Appleby]]
|DirectedBy = [[Shiri Appleby]]
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|EpisodeNumber = 3
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = Are You My Mother Wound?
|Title = Are You My Mother Wound?
|DirectedBy = Shiri Appleby
|DirectedBy = Shiri Appleby
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|EpisodeNumber = 4
|EpisodeNumber = 4
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|Title = In Dad We Distrust
|Title = In Dad We Distrust
|DirectedBy = Nastaran Dibai
|DirectedBy = Nastaran Dibai
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
|EpisodeNumber = 5
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|Title = F**k Normal
|Title = F**k Normal
|DirectedBy = Nastaran Dibai
|DirectedBy = Nastaran Dibai
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|EpisodeNumber = 6
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = Nigrescence
|Title = Nigrescence
|DirectedBy = [[Numa Perrier]]
|DirectedBy = [[Numa Perrier]]
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|EpisodeNumber = 7
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = Unavailably Available
|Title = Unavailably Available
|DirectedBy = Numa Perrier
|DirectedBy = Numa Perrier
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|EpisodeNumber = 8
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = It's About Who You Want to Be
|Title = It's About Who You Want to Be
|DirectedBy = [[Pete Chatmon]]
|DirectedBy = [[Pete Chatmon]]
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = How To Be A Cat
|DirectedBy = Shiri Appleby
|WrittenBy = Lauren Caltagirone
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = How To Be Friends
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin Rodney Sullivan]]
|WrittenBy = Peter Saji
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|Title = Into-Me-You-See
|DirectedBy = Kevin Rodney Sullivan
|WrittenBy = Jen Braeden
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|EpisodeNumber = 13
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = Trigger Happy
|DirectedBy = [[Thembi Banks]]
|WrittenBy = Lane Lyle
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = The Legend of the Rollerblades
|DirectedBy = Thembi Banks
|WrittenBy = Amy Do Thurlow
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|EpisodeNumber = 15
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = A PTCD Christmas Carole
|DirectedBy = [[Pete Chatmon]]
|WrittenBy = Tracy McMillan
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
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|DirectedBy = Pete Chatmon
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==Production==
===Filming===
Production on the second season started in February 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/kerrywashington/reel/C2-WMYoRPs1/|title=Kerry Washington on Instagram: "your main bitches are back. #UnprisonedSeason2"|website=Instagram |access-date=March 26, 2024 |date=February 5, 2024}}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==
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=== Audience viewership ===
=== Audience viewership ===
According to Onyx Collective, the ''UnPrisoned'' premiere was Onyx Collective’s most-watched Hulu premiere, and the series was the most-watched Hulu Original scripted series so far in 2023, as of March 2023.<ref>{{multiref2
According to Onyx Collective, the ''UnPrisoned'' premiere was Onyx Collective's most-watched Hulu premiere, and the series was the most-watched Hulu Original scripted series so far in 2023, as of March 2023.<ref>{{multiref2
|1={{Cite web |last=Campione |first=Katie |date=March 28, 2023 |title=Kerry Washington Comedy Series 'UnPrisoned' Debuts As Onyx Collective's Most-Watched Hulu Premiere To Date |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/kerry-washington-unprisoned-ratings-comedy-series-hulu-onyx-collective-1235312139/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Corrine |first=Amber |date=March 29, 2023 |title=Kerry Washington's 'UnPrisoned' Scores Highest Viewership For Hulu Series Premiere |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/movies-tv/hulu-kerry-washington-unprisoned-premiere-high-viewership-1234745302/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Blexmedia |date=March 30, 2023 |title=UnPrisoned Debuts As Onyx Collective's Most-Watched Hulu Premiere To Date |url=https://blexmedia.com/unprisoned-hulu/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=BlexMedia.com |language=en}}
|1={{Cite web |last=Campione |first=Katie |date=March 28, 2023 |title=Kerry Washington Comedy Series 'UnPrisoned' Debuts As Onyx Collective's Most-Watched Hulu Premiere To Date |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/kerry-washington-unprisoned-ratings-comedy-series-hulu-onyx-collective-1235312139/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}|2={{Cite web |last=Corrine |first=Amber |date=March 29, 2023 |title=Kerry Washington's 'UnPrisoned' Scores Highest Viewership For Hulu Series Premiere |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/movies-tv/hulu-kerry-washington-unprisoned-premiere-high-viewership-1234745302/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] |language=en-US}}|3={{Cite web |last=Blexmedia |date=March 30, 2023 |title=UnPrisoned Debuts As Onyx Collective's Most-Watched Hulu Premiere To Date |url=https://blexmedia.com/unprisoned-hulu/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=BlexMedia.com |language=en}}
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


=== Critical response ===
=== Critical response ===
The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported an 92% approval rating with an average rating of 7.3/10, based on 12 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "A snappy comedy with weighty themes in tow, ''UnPrisoned'' lets Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo bounce off each other to delightful effect."<ref>{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes|id=unprisoned|title=Unprisoned|type=tv|season=1|access-date=March 22, 2023|publisher_hide=y}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 75 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."<ref>{{Cite Metacritic|id=unprisoned|title=Unprisoned|type=tv|season=1|access-date=March 22, 2023|publisher_hide=y}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported an 93% approval rating with an average rating of 7.8/10, based on 15 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "A snappy comedy with weighty themes in tow, ''UnPrisoned'' lets Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo bounce off each other to delightful effect."<ref>{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes|id=unprisoned|title=Unprisoned|type=tv|season=1|access-date=August 22, 2024|publisher_hide=y}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 75 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{Cite Metacritic|id=unprisoned|title=Unprisoned|type=tv|season=1|access-date=March 22, 2023|publisher_hide=y}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


Daniel D'Addario of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' praised the performances of [[Kerry Washington]] and [[Delroy Lindo]] and complimented the dynamic between the characters, calling the show a "family story with genuine heart."<ref>{{Cite web |last=D'Addario |first=Daniel |date=2023-03-10 |title=Hulu's 'UnPrisoned' Tells a Post-Prison Family Story With Genuine Heart: TV Review |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/reviews/hulu-unprisoned-kerry-washington-review-1235537016/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> Kristen Baldwin of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' gave the show a grade of B+, writing, "The eight-episode season follows a fairly predictable path, and some of Paige's flights of fancy play more silly than funny. (Her chats with "Little Paige" largely work, though, because McIntosh is such a fierce little comedian.) Quibbles aside, ''UnPrisoned'' is the type of show that's still a rarity on TV: An intimate, heartfelt comedy about one family's piece of the Black experience."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baldwin |first=Kristen |date=2023-03-09 |title=Delroy Lindo is so good in 'UnPrisoned,' it should be illegal |url=https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/unprisoned-review-hulu-kerry-washington-delroy-lindo/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> Angie Han of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' applauded the performances of Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo and described the series as "messy but fascinating."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Angie |date=2023-03-07 |title='UnPrisoned' Review: Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo in a Messy but Fascinating Hulu Dramedy |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/unprisoned-review-kerry-washington-delroy-lindo-hulu-1235335687/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> Joel Keller of ''[[Decider (website)|Decider]]'' asserted, "Winning performances by Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo make ''UnPrisioned'' a fun show to follow, despite the heavy intergenerational subject matter that’s explored on the show."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Joel |title='UnPrisoned' Hulu Review: Stream It Or Skip It? |url=https://decider.com/2023/03/10/unprisoned-hulu-review/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
Daniel D'Addario of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' praised the performances of [[Kerry Washington]] and [[Delroy Lindo]] and complimented the dynamic between the characters, calling the show a "family story with genuine heart."<ref>{{Cite web |last=D'Addario |first=Daniel |date=2023-03-10 |title=Hulu's 'UnPrisoned' Tells a Post-Prison Family Story With Genuine Heart: TV Review |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/reviews/hulu-unprisoned-kerry-washington-review-1235537016/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> Kristen Baldwin of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' gave the show a grade of B+, writing, "The eight-episode season follows a fairly predictable path, and some of Paige's flights of fancy play more silly than funny. (Her chats with "Little Paige" largely work, though, because McIntosh is such a fierce little comedian.) Quibbles aside, ''UnPrisoned'' is the type of show that's still a rarity on TV: An intimate, heartfelt comedy about one family's piece of the Black experience."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baldwin |first=Kristen |date=2023-03-09 |title=Delroy Lindo is so good in 'UnPrisoned,' it should be illegal |url=https://ew.com/tv/tv-reviews/unprisoned-review-hulu-kerry-washington-delroy-lindo/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> Angie Han of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' applauded the performances of Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo and described the series as "messy but fascinating."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Angie |date=2023-03-07 |title='UnPrisoned' Review: Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo in a Messy but Fascinating Hulu Dramedy |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/unprisoned-review-kerry-washington-delroy-lindo-hulu-1235335687/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> Joel Keller of ''[[Decider (website)|Decider]]'' asserted, "Winning performances by Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo make ''UnPrisioned'' a fun show to follow, despite the heavy intergenerational subject matter that's explored on the show."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Joel |title='UnPrisoned' Hulu Review: Stream It Or Skip It? |url=https://decider.com/2023/03/10/unprisoned-hulu-review/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Accolades ===
=== Accolades ===
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|[[Yvette Lee Bowser]]
|[[Yvette Lee Bowser]]
|{{Pending}}
|{{Nom}}
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Black Reel TV Award Nominees |url=https://www.blackreelawards.com/7thannualblackreeltvnominees |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Black Reel Awards]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Complex |first=Valerie |date=June 15, 2023 |title=Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; 'The Best Man: Final Chapters' Leads With 18 Noms |url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/black-reel-television-awards-announces-nominations-the-best-man-final-chapters-leads-with-18-noms-1235418181/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Black Reel TV Award Nominees |url=https://www.blackreelawards.com/7thannualblackreeltvnominees |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Black Reel Awards]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Complex |first=Valerie |date=June 15, 2023 |title=Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; 'The Best Man: Final Chapters' Leads With 18 Noms |url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/black-reel-television-awards-announces-nominations-the-best-man-final-chapters-leads-with-18-noms-1235418181/ |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
|Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
|[[Numa Perrier]]
|[[Numa Perrier]]
|{{Pending}}
|{{Nom}}
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|Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
|Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
|[[Kerry Washington]]
|[[Kerry Washington]]
|{{Pending}}
|{{Nom}}
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|Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
|Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
|[[Delroy Lindo]]
|[[Delroy Lindo]]
|{{Pending}}
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|2024
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|Numa Perrier
|{{Win}}
|{{Win}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schneider |first=Michael |date=January 8, 2024 |title=‘The Boys,’ ‘Succession’ Land Most Honors at Astra TV Awards — Full Winners List |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-boys-succession-astra-tv-awards-winners-1235865738/ |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |date=January 9, 2024 |title=HBO's SUCCESSION and Prime Video's THE BOYS Lead the 2024 Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra TV Awards |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/HBOs-SUCCESSION-and-Prime-Videos-THE-BOYS-Lead-the-2024-Hollywood-Creative-Alliance-Astra-TV-Awards-20240109 |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=[[BroadwayWorld]] |language=en}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Schneider |first=Michael |date=January 8, 2024 |title=‘The Boys,’ ‘Succession’ Land Most Honors at Astra TV Awards — Full Winners List |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-boys-succession-astra-tv-awards-winners-1235865738/ |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Michael |date=January 9, 2024 |title=HBO's SUCCESSION and Prime Video's THE BOYS Lead the 2024 Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra TV Awards |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/HBOs-SUCCESSION-and-Prime-Videos-THE-BOYS-Lead-the-2024-Hollywood-Creative-Alliance-Astra-TV-Awards-20240109 |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=[[BroadwayWorld]] |language=en}}</ref>
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Unprisoned
GenreComedy drama
Created byTracy McMillan
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
Production locationLos Angeles, California, USA
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHulu
ReleaseMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10) –
July 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)

UnPrisoned is a comedy-drama television series created by Tracy McMillan, starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo.[1] The series is produced by Onyx Collective.[2] It premiered on Hulu on March 10, 2023.[3] UnPrisoned received generally positive reviews from critics. In November 2023, it was renewed for a second season [4] that premiered on July 17, 2024.[5] In September 2024, the series was cancelled after two seasons.[6]

Cast

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Main

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  • Kerry Washington as Paige Alexander, a marriage and family therapist with a large Instagram following. Despite her vocation, she struggles with her personal relationships. Due to her father's frequent imprisonment, she was in and out of various foster homes. She lived with her father's girlfriend Nadine from ages 8–18. She often imagines herself interacting with her "inner child" during stressful situations. Jordyn McIntosh plays young Paige.
  • Delroy Lindo as Edwin Alexander, Paige's father who has been imprisoned for the past 17 years. He wants to reconcile with his daughter and make a life for himself on the outside. He is a good cook, but struggles to find employment due to his status as an ex-felon. He is a huge flirt and quite successful with the ladies.
  • Marque Richardson as Mal, Edwin's case worker. He becomes Paige's boyfriend for several episodes until she ends the relationship.
  • Faly Rakotohavana as Finneas "Finn" Alexander, Paige's teenage son. He is biracial and his father is not in his life. He's an introverted gamer with an interest in card games. He bonds with his grandfather despite his mother's objections.
  • Jee Young Han as Esti Nelson, Paige's foster sister from Pastor and Mrs. Nelson's home. She has a sassy "tell it like it is" personality and is often Paige's sounding board. She had been married and divorced three times.

Recurring

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  • Brenda Strong as Nadine, Edwin's on-again off-again girlfriend. She took care of Paige from ages 8–18 after Edwin's incarceration, and is frustrated by the fact that she never called her "mom." Paige claims that she has a Cluster B personality disorder, but while she may come off as a bit cruel and superficial, she seems to genuinely love both Edwin and Paige in her own way.
  • Edwin Lee Gibson as Fox, one of Edwin's friends from before his incarceration. He seems to still be involved in some shady business.
  • Tim Daly as Bill, Paige's boyfriend at the beginning of the show. He breaks up with Paige when she pushes for a more "official" relationship. (Season 1)

Episodes

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Series overview

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Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18March 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
28July 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)

Season 1 (2023)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Repetition Compulsion"Kevin BrayTracy McMillanMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
22"How to Be a Main Bitch"Shiri ApplebyJen BraedenMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
33"Are You My Mother Wound?"Shiri ApplebyYvette Lee Bowser & Lane LyleMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
44"In Dad We Distrust"Nastaran DibaiLauren CaltagironeMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
55"F**k Normal"Nastaran DibaiMiguel NollaMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
66"Nigrescence"Numa PerrierPeter SajiMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
77"Unavailably Available"Numa PerrierJen Braeden & Tracy McMillanMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)
88"It's About Who You Want to Be"Pete ChatmonTracy McMillanMarch 10, 2023 (2023-03-10)

Season 2 (2024)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
91"Don't Try Harder, Try Different"Shiri ApplebyTracy McMillanJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
102"How To Be A Cat"Shiri ApplebyLauren CaltagironeJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
113"How To Be Friends"Kevin Rodney SullivanPeter SajiJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
124"Into-Me-You-See"Kevin Rodney SullivanJen BraedenJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
135"Trigger Happy"Thembi BanksLane LyleJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
146"The Legend of the Rollerblades"Thembi BanksAmy Do ThurlowJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
157"A PTCD Christmas Carole"Pete ChatmonTracy McMillanJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
168"The After-Party"Pete ChatmonJen Braeden & Lauren CaltagironeJuly 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)

Production

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Filming

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Production on the second season started in February 2024.[7]

Release

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UnPrisoned premiered on March 10, 2023, on Hulu in the United States.[8] It was released internationally as an original series on Disney+, under the dedicated streaming hub Star, on Disney+ Hotstar, and on Star+ in Latin America.[9]

Reception

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Audience viewership

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According to Onyx Collective, the UnPrisoned premiere was Onyx Collective's most-watched Hulu premiere, and the series was the most-watched Hulu Original scripted series so far in 2023, as of March 2023.[10]

Critical response

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The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 93% approval rating with an average rating of 7.8/10, based on 15 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "A snappy comedy with weighty themes in tow, UnPrisoned lets Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo bounce off each other to delightful effect."[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 75 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12]

Daniel D'Addario of Variety praised the performances of Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo and complimented the dynamic between the characters, calling the show a "family story with genuine heart."[13] Kristen Baldwin of Entertainment Weekly gave the show a grade of B+, writing, "The eight-episode season follows a fairly predictable path, and some of Paige's flights of fancy play more silly than funny. (Her chats with "Little Paige" largely work, though, because McIntosh is such a fierce little comedian.) Quibbles aside, UnPrisoned is the type of show that's still a rarity on TV: An intimate, heartfelt comedy about one family's piece of the Black experience."[14] Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter applauded the performances of Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo and described the series as "messy but fascinating."[15] Joel Keller of Decider asserted, "Winning performances by Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo make UnPrisioned a fun show to follow, despite the heavy intergenerational subject matter that's explored on the show."[16]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2023 Black Reel Awards for Television Outstanding Comedy Series Yvette Lee Bowser Nominated [17][18]
Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series Numa Perrier Nominated
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series Kerry Washington Nominated
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series Delroy Lindo Nominated
2024 Astra TV Awards Best Directing in a Streaming Comedy Series Numa Perrier Won [19][20]

References

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  1. ^
    • Hullender, Tatiana (2023-03-25). "Unprisoned Cast & Creator On Comedic Timing Amidst Family Strife". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
    • Otterson, Joe (May 13, 2022). "Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo to Star in Onyx Collective Comedy Series 'Unprisoned'". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
    • Light, Row (March 15, 2023). "Delroy Lindo On Executive Producing And Starring Alongside Kerry Washington On UnPrisoned - Exclusive". Looper. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
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  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2023-11-20). "Onyx's UnPrisoned Renewed For Season 2 On Hulu; Kerry Washington Re-Ups Over Deal With ABC Signature". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  5. ^ Caruso, Nick (June 12, 2024). "John Stamos Helps the UnPrisoned Family Work on Themselves in Season 2 Trailer". TVLine. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 27, 2024). "'UnPrisoned' Canceled After Two Seasons at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "Kerry Washington on Instagram: "your main bitches are back. #UnprisonedSeason2"". Instagram. February 5, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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  11. ^ "Unprisoned: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "Unprisoned: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  13. ^ D'Addario, Daniel (2023-03-10). "Hulu's 'UnPrisoned' Tells a Post-Prison Family Story With Genuine Heart: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  14. ^ Baldwin, Kristen (2023-03-09). "Delroy Lindo is so good in 'UnPrisoned,' it should be illegal". EW.com. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  15. ^ Han, Angie (2023-03-07). "'UnPrisoned' Review: Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo in a Messy but Fascinating Hulu Dramedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  16. ^ Keller, Joel. "'UnPrisoned' Hulu Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Decider. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  17. ^ "2023 Black Reel TV Award Nominees". Black Reel Awards. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  18. ^ Complex, Valerie (June 15, 2023). "Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; 'The Best Man: Final Chapters' Leads With 18 Noms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  19. ^ Schneider, Michael (January 8, 2024). "'The Boys,' 'Succession' Land Most Honors at Astra TV Awards — Full Winners List". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  20. ^ Major, Michael (January 9, 2024). "HBO's SUCCESSION and Prime Video's THE BOYS Lead the 2024 Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra TV Awards". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
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