Season 1 is the first season of Netflix's Ginny & Georgia. It consists of ten episodes. It debuted with “Pilot” and concluded with “The Biggest Betrayal Since Jordyn and Kylie” on February 24, 2021 on Netflix. Ginny & Georgia takes place in 2020.
The season was watched by more than 52 million subscribers Netflix reported on April 19, 2021. It made the Top 10 list in 87 countries around the world and hit #1 in 46, including Australia, Brazil, Kenya and the U.S.[1]
Synopsis
Free-spirited Georgia and her two kids, Ginny and Austin, move north in search of a fresh start but find that the road to new beginnings can be bumpy.
Cast
Main
- Brianne Howey as Georgia Miller
- Antonia Gentry as Ginny Miller
- Diesel La Torraca as Austin Miller
- Jennifer Robertson as Ellen Baker
- Felix Mallard as Marcus Baker
- Sara Waisglass as Maxine Baker
- Scott Porter as Mayor Paul Randolph
- Raymond Ablack as Joe
Recurring
Episodes
| Season 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Episode | Summary | Written by | Directed by |
| 1 | Pilot | Georgia Miller arrives in the quaint New England town of Wellsbury with her daughter, Ginny, and her son, Austin, and quickly makes a big impression. | Sarah Lampert | Anya Adams |
| 2 | It's a Face Not a Mask | As Ginny struggles to fit in with her new friends, she faces fallout from a night with Marcus. Georgia helps problem-solve for both Paul and Ellen. | Sarah Lampert & Debra J. Fisher | Anya Adams |
| 3 | Next Level Rich People Shit | During the sophomore Sleepover, Max bares her heart, Georgia results to old, bad habits, and Ginny shares connection with both Hunter and Marcus. | Danielle Hoover & David Monahan | Renuka Jeyapalan |
| 4 | Lydia Bennet Is Hundo a Feminist | Hunter’s aloofness makes Ginny insecure. Max obsesses over a new love interest. Georgia sells Paul on an idea for a fundraiser- then has to deliver. | Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol | Renuka Jeyapalan |
| 5 | Boo, Bitch | As Ginny’s popularity grows, so do her questions about her own identity. After his night with Georgia, Paul finds he has new political competition. | Mike Gauyo & Briana Belser | Sudz Sutherland |
| 6 | I'm Triggered | Unplanned visitors cause headaches for Georgia and trust issues for Ginny, as more of Georgia’s checkered past is brought to light. | Danielle Hoover & David Monahan | Sudz Sutherland |
| 7 | Happy Sweet Sixteen, Jerk | On Ginny’s 16th birthday, Georgia tries to smooth things over by organizing a surprise party for her- but Ginny and her friends have other big plans. | Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol | Aleysa Young |
| 8 | Check One, Check Other | Ginny draws inspiration from her dad when writing an essay she hopes to submit to a prestigious content- but the result breed friction with Hunter. | Mike Gauyo & Briana Belser | Aleysa Young |
| 9 | Feelings Are Hard | While Ginny and Georgia both find themselves caught between two men, Max and Marcus face painful situations of different sorts. | Danielle Hoover & David Monahan | Catalina Aguilar-Mastretta |
| 10 | The Worst Betrayal Since Jordyn and Kylie | As election day approaches for Paul, secrets start to catch up with Ginny and Georgia- and the fallout for both could be steep. | Sarah Lampert & Debra J. Fisher | Catalina Aguilar-Mastretta |
Trivia
- Ginny and Georgia debuted at the no. 4 spot of Netflix's Top 10 List.[2]
- It stayed in that sport for one more day, but then by Feb. 27, 2021, it jumped to the No. 1 spot, which as of March 4th, 2021 it has remained in the top spot at least in the USA.[3]
- On March 1st, 2021, Taylor Swift took to social media to call out the show, in what she called a "deeply sexist joke that was made about her.[4]
- The sexist joke took place in The Worst Betrayal Since Jordyn and Kylie, the show's 10th episode and also the season finale, where teen daughter Ginny Miller says to her mother, Georgia, "What do you care? You go through men faster than Taylor Swift."[4]
- On April 19, 2021, it was announced that the show had been renewed for a second second due to premiere at a later time.[5]
- The first season was helmed by an all-female creative team, including first-time showrunner/executive producer Debra J. Fisher, first-time creator/executive producer Sarah Lampert, and director/executive producer Anya Adams.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Netflix’s Popular Mother/Daughter Coming of Age Series 'Ginny & Georgia' Renewed for Second Season
- ↑ Top 10's for Feb. 25, 2021 - What's on Netflix
- ↑ See section on United States Top 10 Movies & TV Series on Netflix - What's on Netflix
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Taylor Swift fires back at 'deeply sexist joke' from Netflix's 'Ginny & Georgia' - Today
- ↑ Season 2 Announcement - Twitter
