It’s a bittersweet day for fans of the hitHBOdramedySomebody Somewhere. After earning a Peabody Award through its first two seasons along with plenty of critical acclaim, Sam’s (Bridget Everett) story is coming to an end with its upcoming third season. However, a new teaser was also shared today that offers the first look at the moments of joy and laughter in what will now be the final run for the beloved characters thatinhabit the small town of Manhattan, Kansas. Everything kicks off on HBO on October 27 with new episodes following every Sunday.
Often viewed asone of HBO’s underrated gems,Somebody Somewherespent its first two seasons following Sam as she processed the grief of losing her sister to cancer after moving back to their hometown to take care of her. Unadjusted to small-town living, she finds solace among the outcasts of Manhattan, includingher best friend Joel (Jeff Hiller). She tries her best to navigate out of her midlife crisis by embracing her passion for singing alongside them and finding her voice. All the while, the show brings smiles, tears, anda bit of bathroom humorto the table through its characters.
Season 3 will continue Sam’s growth, thoughthe teaser demonstrates that she may finally be happy. It opens with the pair sorting through Joel’s old belongings as Sam jokes about stretching on a baby onesie, showing how they can find laughter in anything they do together. Through group dinners, stage performances, and Joel nearly soiling his pants, she appears to have found joy in life again through her found family of outcasts. The footage also shows off the returning cast members with Everett and Hiller joined byMary Catherine Garrison,Tim Bagley, Murray Hill, Jennifer Mudge, Mercedes White, andMeighan Gerachis. The final season will also feature one newcomer inSeverance’sÓlafur Darri Ólafsson.
Who Is Behind ‘Somebody Somewhere’?
Adding to the small-town America feel ofSomebody Somewhereis that the seriesis also partly inspired by Everett’s experiences, creating something that the actress says has resonated with viewers across all walks of life. She also serves as a series executive producer and writer alongside co-creatorsHanna BosandPaul Thureen. Other executive producers includeCarolyn Straussfor Mighty Mint,Jay Duplass,Mark Duplass,andMel Eslynfor Duplass Brothers Productions, andTyler RomarywhileLisa KronandLennon Parhamalso helped pen Season 3. With the show nearing its end, Everett, Bos, Thureen, and Strauss shared a statement reflecting on the journey and the friendships that made the seriesa standout among other dramedies, saying:
“It has been the greatest dream to bring this world to life, and to do it with HBO. Kansas Prairie-sized love and thanks toAmy [Gravitt], the entire HBO family, and to the most talented and caring cast and crew. The heart ofSomebody Somewhereis friendship, and we will always hold dear the friendships on the screen and those forged behind the camera.”
Somebody Somewhere’s third and final season begins on October 27. The first two seasons are streaming in their entirety on Max. Check out the first teaser in the player above.
Somebody Somewhere
Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders that don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere.
