EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY
COMEDY / DRAMA
USA
2020-2021
EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE OKAY is an American comedy television series created by Australian comedian Josh Thomas. Thomas previously created, wrote, directed and starred in the semi-autobiographical award-winning series Please Like Me. Everything's Gonna Be Okay premiered on Freeform on January 16, 2020. In May 2020, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 8, 2021. In August 2021, the series was cancelled after two seasons. EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY consists of 20 episodes of 20 minutes.
STORY: Nicholas (Josh Thomas), an Australian in his twenties, visits his American father and two teenage half-sisters in Los Angeles. During his visit, he learns that their father is terminally ill and wants Nicholas to become the guardian to Genevieve (Maeve Press) and Matilda (Kayla Cromer), because their mother is already dead.
GAY COUPLE STORYLINE: Nicholas (Josh Thomas) is a neurotic, gay Australian entomologist in his twenties. At the end of season two he gets diagnosed with autism. Alex (Adam Faison) is Nicholas' boyfriend throughout the first two seasons.
Alex (Adam Faison) & Nicholas (Josh Thomas)
ADAM FAISON (2020-2021) May 14, 1990, California, USA
JOSH THOMAS (2020-2021) May 26, 1987, Blackwater, QLD, Australia
SPECIAL: For Josh Thomas, who now lives in Los Angeles, the series marks an expansion of his distinctive explorations of LGBTQ life (he created and writes for the show): In addition to Nicholas' relationship with Alex, the first season also explores the sexuality of Matilda, who is autistic.
AWARDS: ‘EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE OKAY’ 3 wins and 4 nominations
7.3 IMDB
