The Big Door Prize

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The Big Door Prize
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Genre Comedy
Based onThe Big Door Prize
by M.O. Walsh
Developed by David West Read
Starring
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes19
Production
Executive producers
  • David West Read
  • Miky Lee
  • Hyun Park
  • David Ellison
  • Dana Goldberg
  • Bill Bost
Running time29–35 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Apple TV+
ReleaseMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29) –
present (present)

The Big Door Prize is an American comedy television series based on the book of the same name by M. O. Walsh that premiered on Apple TV+ on March 29, 2023. [2] In April 2023, it was renewed for a second season [3] which premiered on April 24, 2024. [4]

Contents

Premise

In the quiet, unassuming town of Deerfield, life moves at a gentle pace until a mysterious machine appears in the local general store. This enigmatic device, seemingly arriving out of nowhere, promises to reveal each individual's "Life Potential" with just a simple consultation. As word spreads, curiosity and excitement ripple through the community, drawing townsfolk from all walks of life to test their fate.

The machine's predictions, delivered through cryptic messages or vivid imagery, range from specific career paths to more general pronouncements about happiness and fulfillment. This arrival brings profound changes to Deerfield, sparking both hope and chaos. Some residents find new purpose and direction, inspired to pursue dreams they had long abandoned, while others face unsettling revelations about their futures. Relationships are tested, secrets are unveiled, and the very fabric of the town is altered as people grapple with the machine's pronouncements.

Cast

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 10March 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)May 17, 2023 (2023-05-17)
2 [5] 10April 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)June 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)

Season 1 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Dusty" Anu Valia David West Read March 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
22"Cass"Anu ValiaSarah WalkerMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
33"Jacob" Molly McGlynn Craig RowinMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
44"Father Reuben"Molly McGlynnCorinne StikemanApril 5, 2023 (2023-04-05)
55"Trina"Todd BiermannAmanda RosenbergApril 12, 2023 (2023-04-12)
66"Beau"Todd BiermannDian QiApril 19, 2023 (2023-04-19)
77"Giorgio" Jenée LaMarque Craig RowinApril 26, 2023 (2023-04-26)
88"Izzy"Jenée LaMarqueSarah WalkerMay 3, 2023 (2023-05-03)
99"Deerfest: Part One" Declan Lowney Amanda Rosenberg & Corinne StikemanMay 10, 2023 (2023-05-10)
1010"Deerfest: Part Two"Declan LowneyDavid West ReadMay 17, 2023 (2023-05-17)

Season 2 (2024)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title  [6] Directed byWritten by  [6] Original release date  [5]
111"The Next Stage" Steven K. Tsuchida David West Read April 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
122"Visions"Steven K. TsuchidaAmanda RosenbergApril 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
133"Power & Energy"Heather JackCraig RowinApril 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
144"Storytellers"Heather JackCorinne StikemanMay 1, 2024 (2024-05-01)
155"Night Under the Stars" Jordan Canning Sarah WalkerMay 8, 2024 (2024-05-08)
166"Back in the Saddle"Jordan CanningOlive Lorraine & David West ReadMay 15, 2024 (2024-05-15)
177"Rehearsals" Satya Bhabha Amanda Rosenberg & Corinne StikemanMay 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)
188"Our Town"Satya BhabhaCraig RowinMay 29, 2024 (2024-05-29)
199"Un-Selfploration" Declan Lowney Sarah WalkerJune 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)
2010"Deercoming"TBADavid West ReadJune 12, 2024 (2024-06-12)

Steven Tsuchida, Heather Jack, Jordan Canning, Satya Bhabha and Declan Lowney directed episodes. [7]

Production

It was announced in May 2021 that Apple TV+ had greenlit a ten-episode series based on the book, with David West Read as showrunner. [1] In December, Chris O'Dowd was cast to star, [8] with Gabrielle Dennis, Damon Gupton, Josh Segarra and Sammy Forulas co-starring . [9] In February 2022, Djouliet Amara, Ally Maki and Crystal R. Fox joined the cast. [10] In April 2023, Apple TV+ renewed the series for a second season. [3]

Principal photography for season one took place in December 2021 in Georgia. [11] Scenes for the show were shot in and around the Canton Theatre in Canton, Georgia. [12] Filming for season two began January 23 and wrapped on May 2, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. [13]

Reception

For the first season, the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 92% approval rating with an average rating of 7.2/10, based on 37 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Turning a high concept into a grounded good time, The Big Door Prize realizes its full potential thanks to a lovable cast of relatable characters." [14] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 71 out of 100 based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [15]

The second season has a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.9/10. [16]

Notes

  1. ↑ His whistling is performed by American voice actor Joe Zieja.

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