Series synopsis
It's Not Like That is an American drama television series that premiered on Wonder Project on January 25, 2026. It stars Tyner Rushing, J.R. Ramirez, Cary Christopher and Michaela Russell.
Freshly divorced Lori and recently widowed minister Malcolm, friends with teens, navigate singlehood while questioning if their longstanding bond hints at a romantic future
Premise
Freshly divorced Lori and recently widowed minister Malcolm, friends with teens, navigate singlehood while questioning if their longstanding bond hints at a romantic future
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tyner Rushing as Jenny
- J.R. Ramirez as David
- Cary Christopher as Justin Jeffries
- Michaela Russell as Dakota
- Caleb Baumann as Merritt
- Scott Foley as Malcolm
- Erinn Hayes as Lori
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 25, 2026 | March 15, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Pastor Malcolm, recently widowed, and Lori, his late wife's best friend-newly divorced-are longtime friends who hold fast to family, faith, and friendship while grieving their losses and raising their children. But under the strains of single parenthood and grief will their friendship turn into romance? It's not like that. Or is it? |
January 25, 2026 |
| 2 |
New Voices Malcolm and Lori must decide how to move forward in light of their impulsive, rainy night kiss. With the romantic tension still simmering between them, Malcolm wrestles with his pastoral calling and the congregation's growing concern, while Lori enjoys her first date since her divorce. Flora resists therapy, Casey battles for respect on the wrestling team, and Pen fails when Justin needs her. |
February 1, 2026 |
| 3 | Transition Townhomes | February 8, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Wonder Project |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 15, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |