TV series

This Close

Name: This Close
Released: 2018
Cast: Josh Feldman, Shoshannah Stern

2018–2019· 2 seasons· 25 min episodesTV-MA★ 5.6Canceled

On Sundance Now · SundanceTV — From Super Deluxe · Killer Films

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Synopsis

BFFs Kate and Michael, who are both deaf and live in Los Angeles, are about to face new challenges - including a bad breakup, being tokenized at work and a troubling secret - all of which test their bond in surprising ways.

Themes

deaf lgbt disability dramedy

Episodes

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E1 Like I Always WantedNext upFeb 14, 2018 · 25 min
Synopsis
Kate accompanies Michael on a trip to Seattle for a bookstore signing event. But when Michael learns the big secret Kate's been keeping from him it leads to unexpected trouble with airport security.
E2 Who We AreFeb 14, 2018 · 25 min
Synopsis
Kate's boss asks her to fill a spot in a "Disabilities in Media" panel and she must decide whether to confront her tokenization or play along. Michael's ex-BF Ryan shows up unannounced to dinner.
Guest stars: Cheryl Hines (Stella), Nicole Bilderback (Mona), RJ Mitte (TJ Black), Anthony Jennings (Andrew Jefferson)
E3 Night and DayFeb 22, 2018 · 25 min
Synopsis
Kate befriends a deaf celeb at her PR event; Michael goes clubbing and makes a surprising decision.
Guest stars: Cheryl Hines (Stella), Nyle DiMarco (Ben Genovese), Cynthy Wu (Sara), Khalilah Joi (Ellie), Bunny Levine (Mrs. Vanderhooven)
E4 The ChancesMar 1, 2018 · 25 min
Synopsis
Michael's mother Annie and his brother Jacob visit Michael from Boston for Thanksgiving. Kate attempts to host the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for Michael and his family, but secrets threaten to ruin the holiday and a physical altercation ensues between Danny and Jacob. Stressed out by family, Michael ignores Ryan's texts throughout the day. Annie makes peace with Michael and helps him out of his creative slump. Kate confronts Danny about what happened, but he still doesn't tell her.
Guest stars: Marlee Matlin (Annie), Moshe Kasher (Jacob)
E5 The Way We WereMar 8, 2018 · 25 min
Synopsis
Ryan's Palm Springs vacation home is the site of Kate, Danny, Michael and Ryan's best and worst memories together. A series of flashbacks reveal how each relationship has grown and deteriorated. Kate meets Ryan for the first time. Danny invites his boss Paul to Palm Springs to schmooze. Michael meets Ryan's ex-boyfriend Adam during Ryan's birthday pool party. Michael makes a discovery that changes everything.
Guest stars: Marcus Anderson (Adam), Marlon Young (Paul)
E6 What Happened To Us?Mar 15, 2018 · 25 min
Synopsis
In the aftermath of the fight, Kate learns Danny’s secret, but his attempt to surprise her with a last-minute engagement party leads to bigger problems and puts Kate and Michael’s friendship on thin ice.
Guest stars: Cheryl Hines (Stella), Nyle DiMarco (Ben Genovese), Cynthy Wu (Sara), Keiko Agena (Dorinda), Ian Alda (Dr Feldman), Matthew Jaeger (Eddie)