Series synopsis
The Big Door Prize is an American comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Apple TV on March 28, 2023. It ended on June 11, 2024. It was created by David West Read. It stars Chris O'Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki and Josh Segarra.
A small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears, promising to reveal everyone's true potential. Soon residents start changing jobs, rethinking relationships, and questioning long-held beliefs—all in pursuit of a better future.
Premise
A small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears, promising to reveal everyone's true potential. Soon residents start changing jobs, rethinking relationships, and questioning long-held beliefs—all in pursuit of a better future.
Premise: Your life's potential is one card away.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chris O'Dowd as Dusty
- Gabrielle Dennis as Cass
- Ally Maki as Hana
- Josh Segarra as Giorgio
- Damon Gupton as Father Reuben
- Sammy Fourlas as Jacob
- Djouliet Amara as Trina
Guest cast
- Patrick Kerr as Mr. Johnson
- Cocoa Brown as Principal Pat
- Elizabeth Hunter as Savannah
- Noor Naghmi as Mr. Malik
- Jontavious Johnson as Axel
- Seoum Tylor Aun as Xander
- George Sample III as Urie
- Gillian Rabin as Lydia
- Kalyn Hardman as Rita
- Haroon Khan as Raymond
- Suehyla El-Attar Young as Liz Munro
- Rory Keane as Glen Stikeman
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 28, 2023 | May 16, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 10 | April 23, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dusty Family man and teacher Dusty Hubbard begins to reevaluate his life and happiness after the arrival of a strange machine called the Morpho. |
March 28, 2023 |
| 2 |
Cass Dusty and Cass host a dinner as she wrestles with what her Morpho card might mean. Deerfield’s citizens start making drastic life changes. |
March 28, 2023 |
| 3 |
Jacob As the town prepares for Deerfield High's homecoming basketball game, Jacob is encouraged to step into his brother's shoes. |
March 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Next Stage Hana reveals what she knows about the Morpho, as the rest of the town tries to get to the next stage. |
April 23, 2024 |
| 2 |
Visions Dusty and Cass make a big decision about their relationship. Trina and Jacob throw a house party. |
April 23, 2024 |
| 3 |
Power & Energy Dusty's dinner with a colleague takes a romantic turn. Cass sets out on a night to herself. Trina and Jacob empty Kolton's locker. |
April 23, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 28, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 11, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday |