Brews Brothers

Brews Brothers
GenreSitcom
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
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)

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

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • 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

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  • 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
  • Amber Chardae Robinson as Elaine

Episodes

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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

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Development

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b 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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