Brews Brothers

Brews Brothers is an American comedy streaming television series created by Greg Schaffer that was released on April 10, 2020 on Netflix.[1]

Brews Brothers
GenreComedy
Created byGreg Schaffer
Starring
Music byScott Doherty
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Franny Baldwin
  • David Soldinger
CinematographyPatrick Stewart
Editors
  • George Mandl
  • Colin Johnson
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time26–30 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)

Cast and characters

Main
  • Alan Aisenberg as Wilhelm Rodman, the owner and brewmaster of Rodman's Brewing Company in Van Nuys, California
  • Mike Castle as Adam Rodman, Wilhelm's pretentious brother
  • Carmen Flood as Sarah, the underage manager at Rodman's Brewing Company who used to be MMA fighter and has a cauliflower ear due to an injury
  • Marques Ray as Chuy, another employee at Rodman's Brewing Company who used to be an auto body mechanic

Recurring
  • Zach Reino as Elvis, a co-owner of the "Kids Menu" food truck which is parked outside of Rodman's Brewery
  • Inanna Sarkis as Becky, the other co-owner of the "Kids Menu" and Elvis's girlfriend
  • James Earl as Matt, a member of Rodman's Brewery's Founders Circle
  • Mike Mitchell as Jack, another of Rodman's Brewery's Founders Circle
  • Flula Borg as Truffle, a monk from the monastery in Belgium who Wilhelm connected with

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Brothers Rodman"Jeff SchafferGreg SchafferApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
2"Recreate the Opus"Jeff SchafferGreg SchafferApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
3"Taste of Van Nuys"Natalia AndersonHunter Covington & Stacy TraubApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
4"Monk Monday"Jeff SchafferGreg SchafferApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
5"LA's Best Nose"Annabel OakesSteve JoeApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
6"Lazlo Suna"Robert CohenGreg SchafferApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
7"Krachtbal"Robert CohenSteve JoeApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)
8"The Trink"Dale SternGreg SchafferApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)

Production

Development

On August 23, 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of eight episodes. The series was created by Greg Schaffer who was also expected to executive produce alongside Jeff Schaffer, Jonathan Stern, and Keith Quinn.[1] The series premiered on April 10, 2020.[2]

Casting

Alongside the initial series announcement, it was reported that Alan Aisenberg, Mike Castle, Carmen Flood, and Marques Ray were cast as series regulars.[3]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 40% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 4/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Brews Brothers has its moments, but predictable plotting and uneven humor make the whole brew fall flat."[4] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 44 out of 100 based on 5 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[5]

References
  1. Petski, Denise (August 23, 2019). "Netflix Orders 'Brews Brothers' Comedy Series From 'That '70s Show' & 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Alums". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  2. Petski, Denise (March 3, 2020). "'Brews Brothers' Comedy Series Gets Netflix Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  3. Low, Elaine (August 23, 2019). "Netflix Orders Comedy Series 'Brews Brothers' from Schaffer Brothers". Variety. Archived from the original on March 21, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  4. "Brews Brothers: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on December 18, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  5. "Brews Brothers: Season 1". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
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