Tiny Beautiful Things (miniseries) explained

Genre:Comedy drama
Creator:Liz Tigelaar
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Episodes:8
Producer:
  • Vail Romeyn
  • Todd Leykamp
  • Jocelyn Bioh
Editor:
  • Garret Price
  • Phyllis Housen
  • Rebekah Fridman
  • Katie Wedemeyer
Cinematography:Tobias Datum
Runtime:26–32 minutes
Network:Hulu

Tiny Beautiful Things is an American comedy drama television miniseries that premiered on Hulu on April 7, 2023. It is based on the 2012 book of the same name by Cheryl Strayed. It has been adapted by Liz Tigelaar and produced by Best Day Ever Productions, Jaywalker Pictures, Hello Sunshine, and ABC Signature. It received generally positive reviews from critics.

The show received two Primetime Emmy Awards nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Kathryn Hahn and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Merritt Wever.

Synopsis

The show centers on Clare, a writer who reluctantly becomes a popular advice columnist during a period of turmoil in her life.[1]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Cheryl Strayed had discussed adapting her book of essays Tiny Beautiful Things with Laura Dern and Reese Witherspoon while they worked together making the 2014 film Wild, adapted from Strayed's memoir.[3]

Liz Tigelaar serves as series creator and writer on the project which is being produced by ABC Signature and Hello Sunshine. Tigelaar is also executive producer, alongside Witherspoon, Dern, Lauren Neustadter, Stacey Silverman, Jayme Lemons, Cheryl Strayed, and Kathryn Hahn.[4] Tigelaar described the show as depicting an alternate version of Strayed "that hadn't hiked the Pacific Crest Trail" in Wild.

Hahn was revealed to be playing the role of Clare when it was announced for Hulu in June 2022.[5] In August 2022, Sarah Pidgeon and Tanzyn Crawford were added to the cast.[6]

Release

The series was released on Hulu on April 7, 2023.[7] It also premiered on Disney+ in international territories.[8] [9] In India, the series premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on April 9, 2023.

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 85% approval rating with an average rating of 7.6/10, based on 40 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Tiny Beautiful Things is littered with cumbersome narrative choices, but Kathryn Hahn's soulful performance is one big plus that keeps this adaptation firmly compelling."[10] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 73 out of 100 based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]

Joel Keller of Decider asserted, "Kathryn Hahn makes Tiny Beautiful Things a compelling watch, mainly because she's so good at playing someone barely holding things together. But the rest of the series, especially the flashback sequences, give us a pretty full picture of why her character continues to spiral."[12] Taylor Gates of Collider, gave the series a grade of A−, praised the performance of Kathryn Hahn, and complimented the humor of the series, writing, "Tiny Beautiful Things uses specificity to offer commentary on universal experiences and has the unique ability to strip the most complex topics down into their simplest, most resonant parts. And so for that, I have to say: Thank you."[13]

Accolades

!Year!Award!Category!Nominee(s)!Result!Ref.
2023Golden Trailer AwardsBest Digital - DramaTiny Beautiful Things[14] [15]
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieKathryn Hahn[16]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieMerritt Wever
Sentinel AwardsDepiction of End of LifeTiny Beautiful Things[17] [18]
2024Astra Television AwardsBest Streaming Limited SeriesTiny Beautiful Things[19] [20]
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Streaming MovieKathryn Hahn
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Streaming MovieSarah Pidgeon
Best Writing in a Limited Series or Streaming MovieLiz Tigelaar
Best Directing in a Limited Series or Streaming MovieRachel Lee Goldenberg
Satellite AwardsBest Miniseries and Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionTiny Beautiful Things[21]
Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionKathryn Hahn
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionMerritt Wever
Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television MovieKathryn Hahn[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: White . James . March 7, 2023 . Kathryn Hahn Gives Advice (And Could Use Some) In The Tiny Beautiful Things Trailer . March 8, 2023 . . March 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230308021115/https://www.empireonline.com/tv/news/kathryn-hahn-gives-advice-and-could-use-some-in-the-tiny-beautiful-things-trailer/ . live .
  2. Web site: Rankin . Seija . April 10, 2023 . The Making of 'Tiny Beautiful Things': "It's All So Raw, and You Can Feel It" . April 11, 2023 . . en-US . April 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230411035520/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/tiny-beautiful-things-kathryn-hahn-cheryl-strayed-hulu-1235369331/ . live .
  3. Tiny Beautiful Things Brings Cheryl Strayed's "Dear Sugar" Column to Life. Vanity Fair. Joy. Press. December 14, 2022. March 8, 2023. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230127060713/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/12/tiny-beautiful-things-cheryl-strayed-dear-sugar-column-first-look. live.
  4. Web site: Tiny Beautiful Things' Trailer Shows Kathryn Hahn Dealing With a Messy Life. Makouchi. Echebiri. Collider. March 6, 2023. March 8, 2023. March 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230308020029/https://collider.com/tiny-beautiful-things-trailer-kathryn-hahn/. live.
  5. Web site: Tiny Beautiful Things' Series Adaptation Casts Kathryn Hahn. Collider. Lacy. Long. June 6, 2022. March 8, 2023. March 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230308124323/https://collider.com/tiny-beautiful-things-series-adaptation-cast-kathryn-hahn-hulu/. live.
  6. Web site: 'Tiny Beautiful Things': Sarah Pidgeon & Tanzyn Crawford Join Hulu Drama Series; Rachel Lee Goldenberg To Direct. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. August 8, 2022. March 8, 2023. January 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230102171808/https://deadline.com/2022/08/tiny-beautiful-things-sarah-pidgeon-tanzyn-crawford-kathryn-hahn-quentin-plair-hulu-drama-series-1235087486/. live.
  7. Web site: Kathryn Hahn to Play Wild Multiverse's Cheryl Strayed. Vulture. March 7, 2023. Rebecca. Alter. March 8, 2023. March 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230307231541/https://www.vulture.com/2023/03/kathryn-hahn-tiny-beautiful-things-cheryl-strayed-dear-sugar.html. live.
  8. Web site: 21 TV shows written by women to look forward to in 2023. Radio Times. March 8, 2023. March 8, 2023. Morgan. Cormack. March 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230308090550/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-shows-written-by-women-2023/. live.
  9. Web site: Marshall. Alice. How To Watch Tiny Beautiful Things Online And Stream All Episodes Now. April 11, 2023. CinemaBlend. May 12, 2023. May 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230512094415/https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/watch-tiny-beautiful-things-kathryn-hahn-cast-trailer-hulu-release-date. live.
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  12. Web site: Keller . Joel . April 7, 2023 . 'Tiny Beautiful Things' Hulu Review: Stream It Or Skip It? . 2023-04-28 . . en-US.
  13. Web site: Gates . Taylor . March 31, 2023 . Tiny Beautiful Things' Review: Kathryn Hahn Will Make You Laugh and Cry at the Same Time . March 31, 2023 . . March 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230331163337/https://collider.com/tiny-beautiful-things-hulu-review/ . live .
  14. Web site: GTA23 Nominees – Digital & Innovative Categories – Golden Trailer Awards . 2023-08-19 . . en-US . October 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221023205346/https://goldentrailer.com/gta22-nominees-digital-innovative-categories/ . live .
  15. Web site: Tinoco . Armando . June 5, 2023 . Golden Trailer Awards Nominations List: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ & ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ Among Most Nominated . 2023-08-19 . . en-US . June 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230605161252/https://deadline.com/2023/06/2023-golden-trailer-awards-nominations-list-1235408411/ . live .
  16. Web site: Moreau . Jordan . Otterson . Joe . January 15, 2024 . Emmy Awards 2023: 'Succession' and 'The Bear' Tie With 6 Wins, 'Beef' Follows With 5 (Winners List) . 2024-01-16 . . en-US . January 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116215300/https://variety.com/2024/tv/awards/emmys-2023-2024-winners-list-1235870276/ . live .
  17. Web site: Pedersen . Erik . December 6, 2023 . ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, ‘The Diplomat’, ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Among Winners At Sentinel Awards . 2024-01-11 . . en-US . December 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231223011554/https://deadline.com/2023/12/sentinel-awards-2023-winners-list-1235652791/ . live .
  18. Web site: Schneider . Michael . December 6, 2023 . USC Annenberg’s Norman Lear Center Reveals Sentinel Awards Winners; Host Larry Wilmore Pays Tribute to the TV Icon . 2024-01-11 . . en-US . January 11, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240111011811/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/usc-annenberg-norman-lear-center-sentinel-awards-winners-greys-anatomy-1235825150/ . live .
  19. Hollywood Creative Alliance Reveals the Nominees for the 2023 HCA TV Awards Streaming Edition . . July 11, 2023 . July 11, 2023 . October 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023233104/https://hollywoodcreative.org/press-releases/hollywood-critics-association-reveals-the-nominees-for-the-2023-hca-tv-awards-streaming-edition/ . live .
  20. Web site: Moye . Clarence . July 11, 2023 . 2023 Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards: 'Yellowjackets', 'The Boys' Lead All Nominees with 14 Nominations . July 11, 2023 . . July 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230713151600/https://www.awardsdaily.com/2023/07/11/2023-hollywood-critics-association-tv-awards-yellowjackets-the-boys-lead-all-nominees-with-14-nominations/ . live .
  21. Web site: December 18, 2023 . IPA Reveals Nominations for the 28th Satellite™ Awards . December 18, 2023 . . December 19, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231219161903/https://www.pressacademy.com/news/ipa-reveals-nominations-for-the-28th-satellite-awards/ . live .
  22. Nominations Announced for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Screen Actors Guild. January 10, 2024. January 14, 2024. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110153537/https://www.sagawards.org/media/news/releases/nominations-announced-30th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awardsr. live.

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