Series synopsis
Group is an American drama mystery crime television series that premiered on Beijing Television 北京卫视 on May 12, 2020. It stars Teresa Avia Lim, Ezra Barnes, Bernardo Cubria and Elisha Lawson.
In a room with Dr. Ezra Hertzfeld, eight New Yorkers explore hidden truths about their own intimacy, loneliness, sexuality, and fears, all while developing relationships. Inspired by Irvin Yalom's novel "The Schopenhauer Cure," "Group" is a fly-on-the-wall experience of a kind you've never seen before.
Premise
In a room with Dr. Ezra Hertzfeld, eight New Yorkers explore hidden truths about their own intimacy, loneliness, sexuality, and fears, all while developing relationships. Inspired by Irvin Yalom's novel "The Schopenhauer Cure," "Group" is a fly-on-the-wall experience of a kind you've never seen before.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Teresa Avia Lim as Rebecca
- Ezra Barnes as Frank
- Bernardo Cubria as Manny
- Elisha Lawson as Stuart
- Cara Ronzetti as Tilda
- Gabriela Kohen as Karina
- Elliot Zeisel as Dr. Ezra Hertzfeld
- Lucy Walters as Pam
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 85 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 12, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 22, 2020 | January 26, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 36 | July 6, 2009 | July 6, 2009 |
| Season 4 | 36 | July 26, 2011 | March 27, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Group Virgin A new member, Henry, joins the group. Karina takes offense when Rebecca's first move is to act seductively toward him. Meanwhile, does Manny have a problem with Latina women, or with women in general? |
May 12, 2020 |
| 2 |
Confession Should Frank take a new job or leave his wife? Rebecca learns that what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas when you're in group therapy. |
May 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Danger, Danger! Henry has a complicated sexual history, but can he talk about it honestly? It turns out that Tilda is compelled to share a secret of her own. |
May 12, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Were Trapped BEFORE Covid The group reunites, remotely. Dr. Ezra nearly died of Covid-19; is he ready to take care of the group again? Staying at home has been good for Stuart, but Frank blames the group for making things worse for him. |
December 22, 2020 |
| 2 |
Comfortable with feeling dissatisfied Tilda calls out Karina for wallowing in her frustration, but does she protest too much? In fact, Tilda really is protesting -- in the streets -- but at the risk of her own precarious health. |
December 29, 2020 |
| 3 |
Playing with fire Stuart, Manny, Karina, and Rebecca unload their experiences of prejudice - and privilege. The group learns the reason for Henry's mysterious absence. Karina spills a secret, but it turns out that Frank has a bigger one. |
January 5, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 6, 2009 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 6, 2009 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 6, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 26, 2011 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 2, 2011 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 9, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Beijing Television 北京卫视 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 12, 2020 |
| Last aired | January 26, 2021 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |