Series synopsis
Olive Kitteridge is an American drama television series that premiered on HBO on November 2, 2014. It ended on November 3, 2014. It was created by Jane Anderson. It stars Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, Zoe Kazan and Rosemarie DeWitt.
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.
Premise
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.
Premise: There's no such thing as a simple life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Frances McDormand as Olive Kitteridge
- Richard Jenkins as Henry Kitteridge
- Zoe Kazan as Denise Thibodeau
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Rachel Coulson
- Martha Wainwright as Angela O'Meara
- John Gallagher Jr. as Christopher Kitteridge
- John T. Mullen as Kevin Coulson
- Ann Dowd as Bonnie Newton
Supporting cast
- Jesse Plemons as Jerry McCarthy
- Bill Murray as Jack Kennison
- Peter Mullan as Jim O'Casey
- Brady Corbet as Henry Thibodeau
- Donna Mitchell as Louise Larkin
Guest cast
- Cory Michael Smith as Kevin Coulson
- Devin Druid as Christopher (13 years old)
- Mark Anthony Del Negro as Traveler
- Audrey Marie Anderson as Ann
- Rachel Brosnahan as Patty Howe
- James McMenamin as Tony Kuzio
- Theo Stockman as Sean O'Casey
- Brian McEleney as Officiant
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 2, 2014 | November 3, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy Math teacher Olive Kitteridge attempts to help Kevin, a smart but timid student whose mother is suffering from depression. Her son Christopher isn't happy though. Henry goes on a hunting trip that concludes with a tragedy. |
November 2, 2014 |
| 2 |
Incoming Tide Kevin returns to Maine and Olive is able to convince him to stay over and attend Christopher's wedding-rehearsal dinner. Olive clashes with the bride's mother and scares the flower girl at the ceremony. |
November 2, 2014 |
| 3 |
A Different Road Christopher suggests counseling to Olive after she and Henry have a scary episode following dinner with friends. Later, Christopher confronts his mother about how she treated him as a child. |
November 3, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 2, 2014 |
| Last aired | November 3, 2014 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 21:00:00 |