The Millers Explained

Genre:Sitcom
Creator:Greg Garcia
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:34[1] [2] [3]
List Episodes:List of The Millers episodes
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:21 minutes
Network:CBS

The Millers is an American sitcom television series that was created by Greg Garcia and stars Will Arnett as Nathan Miller and Margo Martindale as Carol Miller. The multi-camera series aired from October 3, 2013 to July 18, 2015 and ran 34 episodes over two seasons on CBS.[4] [5]

CBS announced the cancellation of The Millers on November 14, 2014, four episodes into the show's second season.[6] [7] The series filmed their final episode on November 17, 2014.[8] [9] Eleven episodes were produced during season 2 before production shut down.[1] [10] The producers decided to finish the episode "Hero", which was underway at the time for the financial sake of the below the line crew members that had already worked on the episode for several days.[11] In an interview in The Hollywood Reporter in April 2015, Margo Martindale stated that the show's cancellation was unexpected.[12]

Premise

The Millers is set in Leesburg, Virginia where Nathan Miller is a local television news reporter. His sister Debbie runs a combination yoga studio/vegan restaurant with her husband Adam, with whom she has a daughter named Mikayla. Nathan does not have any children and often hangs out with Ray, his friend who also serves as a cameraman for the television station at which Nathan works. As the series begins, Nathan and Debbie's bickering parents, Tom and Carol Miller, are returning from Myrtle Beach. Nathan informs them he divorced his wife, Janice, several months ago. Tom responds by deciding to leave Carol, ending their 43-year marriage. Tom moves in with Debbie and Adam while Carol moves in with Nathan, each driving their children crazy.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Series overview

See main article: List of The Millers episodes.

Development and production

On January 18, 2013, CBS placed a pilot order, under the title Unauthorized Greg Garcia Pilot.[14] The pilot was written by Greg Garcia and directed by James Burrows.[15]

Casting announcements began in February 2013, with Will Arnett first cast in the lead role of Nathan Miller, a recently divorced man whose life is complicated when his parents decide to move in with him. Arnett originally booked the role in second position to Up All Night, whose future was uncertain at the time.[16] Margo Martindale was the next actor cast, in the series regular role of Carol Miller, Nathan's vibrant but meddlesome mother.[17] J. B. Smoove then joined the series as Ray, Nathan's good friend and cameraman.[18] Shortly after, Mary Elizabeth Ellis signed onto the role of Debbie, Nathan's happily married sister.[19] In early March, Beau Bridges joined the series as Tom Miller, Nathan's father, who moves in with Debbie.[20] Michael Rapaport was the last actor to sign onto the series, in the role of Adam, Debbie's husband.[21]

On May 10, 2013, CBS placed a series order, under the new title The Millers.[22] [23] Shortly after the series order, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Michael Rapaport exited the roles of Debbie and Adam.[24] A couple months later, Jayma Mays and Nelson Franklin were cast in the two vacated roles.[25] [26]

On March 13, 2014, CBS announced the second season renewal of The Millers.[27] For the second season, Sean Hayes signed on for the series regular role of Kip Finkle, Carol's new best friend.[28]

On November 15, 2014, CBS canceled The Millers after citing "underwhelming" ratings in its new Monday berth, most recently pulling in a 1.5 rating in adults 18–49. Production was to be halted after taping of the second season's 11th episode on November 17, 2014.[29]

Reception

Leanne Aguilera and Jenna Mullins of E! Online said the "wonderful cast" gives them a sliver of hope.[30] Diane Werts of Newsday gave the show an A−.[31] David Hinckley of The New York Daily News gave the show 1 star out of 5.[32] It currently holds a 49% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 50% approval rating on Metacritic, both signifying mixed reviews.

Ratings

International broadcasts

Home media

Season 1 was released on DVD in Region 1 on August 19, 2014

Season 1
Set DetailsSpecial Features
  • 23 Episodes
  • 3 Disc Set
  • 16:9 Aspect Ratio
  • Languages:
    • English Audio
    • English, Portuguese, Spanish Subtitles
  • Launch Promos
  • Season In Review: Year One
  • J.B. Smoove Walks The Streets
  • The Actor's Actor: William Arnett
  • Gag Reel
  • Audio Commentary

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CBS Studios International. cbssi.com. 10 May 2015.
  2. Web site: Shows A-Z - millers, the on cbs - TheFutonCritic.com. thefutoncritic.com. 10 May 2015.
  3. Web site: CBS Studios International. cbssi.com. 10 May 2015.
  4. Web site: CBS Announces 2013–2014 Primetime Schedule. The Futon Critic. May 15, 2013. May 18, 2013.
  5. Web site: CBS to Launch Premiere Thursday With One Hour Of 'The Big Bang Theory' September 26; 'The Millers' To Premiere One Week Later. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. July 29, 2013. July 29, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130801063326/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/29/cbs-to-launch-premiere-thursday-with-one-hour-of-the-big-bang-theory-september-26-the-millers-to-premiere-one-week-later/194398/#comment-1524488. August 1, 2013.
  6. News: Thomas. Kaitlin. CBS Cans Will Arnett's The Millers. November 14, 2014. TV Guide. CBS Interactive. tvguide.com. November 14, 2014. United States.
  7. News: Goldberg. Lesley. O'Connell. Michael. CBS Cancels 'The Millers'. November 14, 2014. The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. November 14, 2014. United States.
  8. Web site: Beau Bridges on Twitter. Twitter. 10 May 2015.
  9. Web site: Sean Hayes on Twitter. Twitter. 10 May 2015.
  10. Web site: Nelson Franklin on Twitter. Twitter. 10 May 2015.
  11. Web site: 'The Millers' Cancelled By CBS – Deadline. Nellie Andreeva. Deadline Hollywood. 15 November 2014. 10 May 2015.
  12. Web site: Margo Martindale Gets Candid About 'The Millers' Cancellation, 'The Americans' Season 4 Return. The Hollywood Reporter. 15 April 2015. 10 May 2015.
  13. Web site: Millers, The (CBS). The Futon Critic. May 11, 2013.
  14. Web site: Development Update: Friday, January 18. January 18, 2013. The Futon Critic. October 3, 2013.
  15. Web site: Development Update: Wednesday, January 30. January 30, 2013. The Futon Critic. October 3, 2013.
  16. Web site: Will Arnett to star in Greg Garcia's CBS comedy pilot. February 20, 2013. Snierson. Dan. EW.com. October 3, 2013.
  17. Web site: Margo Martindale Cast In Greg Garcia's CBS Comedy Pilot. February 22, 2013. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. October 3, 2013.
  18. Web site: Development Update: Monday, February 25. February 25, 2013. The Futon Critic. October 3, 2013.
  19. Web site: CBS Pilot Scoop: Mary Elizabeth Ellis Joins Greg Garcia Comedy as Will Arnett's Sister. February 27, 2013. Mitovich. Matt Webb. TVLine. October 3, 2013.
  20. Web site: Beau Bridges Joins CBS' Greg Garcia Pilot, CW' 'Tomorrow People' & 'Reign' Add Actors. March 5, 2013. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. October 3, 2013.
  21. Web site: Pilot Scoop: Michael Rapaport Joins Greg Garcia's CBS Comedy as Will Arnett's Bro-in-Law. March 11, 2013. Yahoo! TV. October 3, 2013.
  22. Web site: CBS Orders Chuck Lorre's 'Mom,' Robin Williams' 'Crazy Ones,' Will Arnett Comedy, More . May 10, 2013. Rose. Lacey. Goldberg. Lesley. The Hollywood Reporter. May 11, 2013.
  23. Web site: Fall TV Scoop: CBS Picks Up Six Series, Including Sarah Michelle Gellar's Crazy Comedy, Josh Holloway's Intelligence and Chuck Lorre's Mom. May 10, 2013. Ausiello. Michael. TVLine. May 11, 2013.
  24. Web site: Michael Rapaport & Mary Elizabeth Ellis Exit New CBS Series 'The Millers'. May 15, 2013. Andreeva. Nellie. Deadline Hollywood. October 3, 2013.
  25. Web site: Jayma Mays Joins 'The Millers' On CBS. June 29, 2013. The Huffington Post. October 3, 2013.
  26. Web site: Nelson Franklin Joins 'The Millers,' Replacing Michael Rapaport. July 17, 2013. The Huffington Post. October 3, 2013.
  27. CBS Renews 'The Good Wife', 'The Millers', 'Two and a Half Men', 'Hawaii Five-0', 'Mom', 'Blue Bloods', 'Elementary' and 11 More. https://web.archive.org/web/20140313214538/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/13/cbs-renews-the-good-wife-the-millers-two-and-a-half-men-hawaii-five-0-and-13-more/244495/. dead. March 13, 2014. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. March 13, 2014. March 13, 2014.
  28. Web site: Carol plans to move out of Nathan's apartment, causing a race between Nathan and Debbie to find her a place that is the farthest away from each of them, on the second season premiere of "The Millers," Monday, Oct. 20. October 2, 2014. October 21, 2014.
  29. Web site: 'The Millers' Cancelled By CBS. msn.com. 10 May 2015.
  30. Web site: 2013 Fall TV Reviews: Welcome to the Family, The Millers and Sean Saves the World All Have the Same Problem . E! Online . October 3, 2013 . October 4, 2013.
  31. Web site: 'The Millers' review: Sitcom vets make this clan a real gas . Newsday . October 1, 2013 . October 4, 2013.
  32. Web site: 'The Millers': TV review . The New York Daily News . October 3, 2013 . October 4, 2013.
  33. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'Grey's Anatomy' & 'The Originals' Adjusted Up; 'Parks And Recreation', 'Welcome to the Family', 'Sean Saves the World', 'Michael J. Fox Show', & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down. https://web.archive.org/web/20131007033057/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/04/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-parks-and-recreation-welcome-to-the-family-sean-saves-the-world-michael-j-fox-show/206890/. dead. October 7, 2013. TV by the Numbers. Bibel. Sara. October 4, 2013. October 4, 2013.
  34. Web site: Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; 'Reign' & 'The Millers' Adjusted Down. https://web.archive.org/web/20140517115708/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/16/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-reign-the-millers-adjusted-down/265025/. dead. May 17, 2014. Bibel. Sara. TV by the Numbers. May 16, 2014. May 16, 2014.
  35. Web site: Deadline Team . The . Full 2013–14 Series Rankings. May 23, 2014. May 23, 2014.
  36. Web site: Monday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The Voice' & 'Gotham' Adjusted Up; 'Jane the Virgin', 'The Originals', 'The Millers' & 'Castle' Adjusted Down. Kondolojy. Amanda. TV by the Numbers. October 21, 2014. October 21, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141023121650/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/21/monday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-voice-jane-the-virgin-the-originals-the-millers-castle-adjusted-down/317499/. October 23, 2014.
  37. Web site: TV Ratings Saturday. https://web.archive.org/web/20150721185820/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/07/19/tv-ratings-saturday-aquarius-falls-below-hannibal-as-48-hours-repeats-top-night/432756/. dead. July 21, 2015. TV by the Numbers. July 19, 2015.
  38. Web site: CTV. https://web.archive.org/web/20141114160610/http://www.ctv.ca/TheMillers/Episodes.aspx. dead. November 14, 2014. CTV.ca. 15 November 2015.
  39. Web site: The Millers – Watch The Millers TV Show – Full Episodes Online. https://web.archive.org/web/20140801221722/http://www.globaltv.com/themillers/index.html. 1 August 2014. GlobalTV. 10 May 2015.
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  42. Web site: Comedy Central Sets UK Premiere Date For The Millers. September 17, 2013. Munn. Patrick. TVWise. September 18, 2013.

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