Series synopsis
Love & Death is an American animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on HBO Max on April 27, 2023. It ended on May 25, 2023. It was created by David E. Kelley. It stars Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe and Patrick Fugit.
Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples — enjoy their small town Texas life... until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
Premise
Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples — enjoy their small town Texas life... until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
Premise: Not every dream has a perfect ending.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elizabeth Olsen as Candy Montgomery
- Jesse Plemons as Allan Gore
- Lily Rabe as Betty Gore
- Patrick Fugit as Pat Montgomery
- Krysten Ritter as Sherry Cleckler
- Tom Pelphrey as Don Crowder
- Amelie Dallimore as Jenny Montgomery
- Liam Pileggi as Ian Montgomery
Supporting cast
- Elizabeth Marvel as Jackie Ponder
- Garrett Graham as Officer Steve Deffibaugh
- Mackenzie Astin as Tom O'Connell
- Harper Heath as Alisa Gore
- Olivia Grace Applegate as Carol Crowder
- Jennifer Neala Page as Betty Huffhines
- Kira Pozehl as Elaine Williams
- Bonnie Gayle Sparks as Jo Ann Garlington
- Aaron Jay Rome as Richard Garlington
- Sara Burke as Barbara Green
- Richard C. Jones as Tom Cleckler
- Alyssia Dujmovich as Marie Childs
Guest cast
- Elizabeth Marvel as Jackie Ponder
- Garrett Graham as Officer Steve Deffibaugh
- Mackenzie Astin as Tom O'Connell
- Harper Heath as Alisa Gore
- Olivia Grace Applegate as Carol Crowder
- Jennifer Neala Page as Betty Huffhines
- Kira Pozehl as Elaine Williams
- Bonnie Gayle Sparks as Jo Ann Garlington
- Aaron Jay Rome as Richard Garlington
- Sara Burke as Barbara Green
- Richard C. Jones as Tom Cleckler
- Alyssia Dujmovich as Marie Childs
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | April 27, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | May 14, 2021 | May 14, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 9 | May 20, 2022 | May 20, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 10 | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Huntress After a surprisingly charged moment at a church volleyball match, Candy proposes that she and Allan have an affair. Though he initially refuses, the pair soon begin strategizing their secret arrangement. |
April 27, 2023 |
| 2 |
Encounters As their affair continues, Candy fears that she and Allan are at risk of breaking their first rule – no feelings. Later, Candy bristles at news that Allan and Betty have signed up for a Christian marriage retreat. |
April 27, 2023 |
| 3 |
Stepping Stone A sense of normalcy returns after Candy is forced to take stock of her own marriage, but Pat soon makes a discovery that leads him to seek answers from Sherry. |
April 27, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Automated Customer Service If your home-cleaning unit is attempting to murder you, please press 3. |
May 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Ice Two brothers far from home join genetically "modded" locals in a deadly race. |
May 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Pop Squad A cop charged with fighting the scourge of overpopulation is haunted by the human toll of his work. |
May 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Three Robots: Exit Strategies Three robots walk into the post-apocalypse… and take a whirlwind tour of humankind's last attempts to save itself. |
May 20, 2022 |
| 2 |
Bad Travelling Release the Thanapod! A ship’s crew member sailing an alien ocean strikes a deal with a ravenous monster of the deep. |
May 20, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Very Pulse of the Machine When an exploratory mission to a Jovian moon ends in disaster, the lone survivor must begin a perilous but mind-expanding journey. |
May 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Can't Stop Turn up your stereo and tune into a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert that's unlike any other — with a few strings attached. |
May 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Close Encounters of the Mini Kind They came in peace. But when their first encounter with Earthlings goes awry, these extra-tiny extraterrestrials are ready for vengeance. |
May 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Spider Rose At the edge of the galaxy, a grieving woman dreams of revenge. Can an adorable newcomer help her destroy her enemies — without destroying her humanity? |
May 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 27, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |