Series synopsis
Y: The Last Man is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on Hulu on September 13, 2021. It ended on November 1, 2021. It was created by Eliza Clark. It stars Diane Lane, Ashley Romans, Ben Schnetzer and Olivia Thirlby.
Traverse a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event decimates every mammal with a Y chromosome but for one cisgender man and his pet monkey. Follow the survivors in this new world as they struggle with their efforts to restore what was lost and the opportunity to build something better.
Premise
Traverse a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event decimates every mammal with a Y chromosome but for one cisgender man and his pet monkey. Follow the survivors in this new world as they struggle with their efforts to restore what was lost and the opportunity to build something better.
Premise: The future will be one of a kind.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Diane Lane as Jennifer Brown
- Ashley Romans as Agent 355
- Ben Schnetzer as Yorick Brown
- Olivia Thirlby as Hero Brown
- Marin Ireland as Nora Brady
- Amber Tamblyn as Kimberly Campbell Cunningham
Guest cast
- Ruth Chiang as Stunts
- Stephannie Hawkins as Amazon Woman #3
- Sarah Jurgens as Agent 525
- Tara Nicodemo as Rachel Walker
- Missi Pyle as Roxanne
- Diana Bang as Allison Mann
- Sarah Booth as Kate
- Samantha Brown as Kelsey
- Victoria Sawal as Jodi
- Jayli Wolf as Laura / Athena
- Kristen Lee Gutoskie as Sonia
- Allison Wilson-Forbes as Pentagon Soldier
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 13, 2021 | November 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Day Before On the eve of the worst crisis in human history, Congresswoman Jennifer Brown clashes with the President. Her children Yorick and Hero reach an emotional crossroads. None of them know their lives are about to change forever. |
September 13, 2021 |
| 2 |
Would the World Be Kind After a mass casualty event wipes out every creature with a Y chromosome, President Jennifer Brown responds to the crisis. Yorick fears he may be the only survivor. Hero attempts to right a wrong. |
September 13, 2021 |
| 3 |
Neil With Jennifer and Yorick reunited, Agent 355 pitches a plan for what comes next. The dead President's daughter, Kimberly, circles Jennifer's secret. Meanwhile, Nora Brady and her daughter Mack say goodbye to home. |
September 13, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 13, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 1, 2021 |
| Runtime | 54 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday |