Series synopsis
I Love Dick is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on August 19, 2016. It ended on May 12, 2017. It was created by Griffin Dunne, Roberta Colindrez, Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Hahn. It stars Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Hahn, Griffin Dunne and Roberta Colindrez.
Adapted from the lauded feminist novel and set in a colorful academic community in Marfa, Texas, this is the story of a struggling married couple, Chris and Sylvere, and their obsession with a charismatic professor named Dick. Told in Rashomon-style shifts of POV, the series charts the unraveling of a marriage, the awakening of an artist and the deification of a reluctant messiah.
Premise
Adapted from the lauded feminist novel and set in a colorful academic community in Marfa, Texas, this is the story of a struggling married couple, Chris and Sylvere, and their obsession with a charismatic professor named Dick. Told in Rashomon-style shifts of POV, the series charts the unraveling of a marriage, the awakening of an artist and the deification of a reluctant messiah.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin Bacon as Dick
- Kathryn Hahn as Chris
- Griffin Dunne as Sylvere
- Roberta Colindrez as Devon
- Bobbi Salvör Menuez as Toby
Guest cast
- Dionne Audain as Rhea
- Sebastian Cole as Lawrence
- Kausar Mohammed as Shirin
- Evee White as Young Toby
- Dahlya Glick as Teenage Chris
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 19, 2016 | May 12, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot A stalled married couple, Chris and Sylvere, temporarily relocates from New York City to Marfa, Texas. Tensions rise when the couple spends an evening with celebrated artist and mysterious cowboy, Dick, launching them into an unusual sexual fantasy. |
August 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Conceptual Fuck Chris' growing obsession becomes a fun and fueled marital pastime. |
May 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
Scenes from a Marriage Sylvere demands Chris undo the damage she's done though it may be too late. Chris's letters bring Devon and Toby together. Determined to clear the air, Chris and Sylvere devise a plan. |
May 12, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 19, 2016 |
| Last aired | May 12, 2017 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | canceled |