As We See It

Last updated
As We See It
As we see it Promotional Poster.png
Promotional poster
Genre Comedy drama
Based on
On the Spectrum
by
  • Dana Idisis
  • Yuval Shafferman
Developed by Jason Katims
Starring
ComposerJonathan Sanford
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Devin Rich
  • Dara Weintraub
Production location Los Angeles, California
CinematographyTim Bellen
Editors
  • Angela Catanzaro
  • Garret Price
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video
ReleaseJanuary 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)

As We See It is an American comedy-drama television series created by Jason Katims, based on the Israeli series On the Spectrum by Dana Idisis and Yuval Shafferman. The 8-episode series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 21, 2022. It was canceled after one season.

Contents

Synopsis

The series follows roommates Jack, Harrison and Violet, all in their 20s, all of whom are autistic, as they look for work, make friends, and fall in love. [1]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byTeleplay byOriginal release date  [2]
1"Pilot" Jesse Peretz Jason Katims January 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
Three roommates in their 20s, Jack, Harrison, and Violet, who are autistic, living in an apartment together supported by aide Mandy, strive to navigate a world that eludes them.
2"I Apologize for My Words and Actions"Jaffar MahmoodIan Deitchman & Kristin RobinsonJanuary 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
Violet flirts with a delivery guy named Julian at her workplace. Harrison befriends a latchkey kid named AJ living in the building. Jack endangers his job security.
3"When Violet Met Douglas"Jaffar MahmoodMichelle SamJanuary 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
Violet asks Van's girlfriend Salena for dating advice. Jack presses Lou's nurse for more information about his father, Lou’s diagnosis. AJ and Harrison's forbidden friendship secretly continues. Mandy gives her two week's notice.
4"The Violetini" David Boyd Jason KatimsJanuary 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
Violet anxiously prepares for her birthday party, all the while excited by progress with Julian. Meanwhile, Jack and Harrison scramble to find dates for the party.
5"Ever Had an Edible?"David BoydRomi BartaJanuary 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
Jack and Lou bond together when the latter’s illness become more visible. Mandy receives unexpected news from Harrison's parents, further complicating her future plans. Violet plans to take things to the next level with Julian.
6"Fear Is My Bitch" Allison Liddi-Brown Denise HahnJanuary 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
The roommates each struggle in their love lives - Violet spirals as her relationship with Julian fails to match her expectations, Jack tries to make things right with Ewatomi to win her forgiveness in return, and Harrison develops an unrequited crush.
7"Outed"Allison Liddi-BrownJesikah SuggsJanuary 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
Jack goes through an existential crisis. Douglas helps to change Violet's perspective on life. Feeling betrayed by Mandy, Harrison ventures out on his own.
8"Please Don't Leave" Jenée LaMarque Jason KatimsJanuary 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
On the day of Harrison's sister's graduation party, he struggles with several changes. Confronted with the reality of Lou's illness, Jack turns to Ewatomi for support. Feeling like she's losing control over her life, Violet lashes out at Van. The line between Mandy's personal and professional lives continues to blur.

Production

Development

On March 14, 2019, it was revealed that Amazon Prime Video was set to distribute the American TV series adaptation of On the Spectrum, with Jason Katims writing and executive producing. True Jack Productions' Jeni Mulein and Yes Studios’ Dana Stern also executive produced. [3] On October 11, 2021, the title was revealed to be As We See It. Jesse Peretz directed and executive produced the pilot episode. [4] On October 20, 2022, Amazon Prime Video canceled the series after one season. [5]

Casting

On June 12, 2019, Rick Glassman, Sue Ann Pien, Albert Rutecki, Sosie Bacon and Chris Pang were cast in the series. [6] Glassman, Pien, and Rutecki, like their characters, are all autistic. [7] On October 11, 2021, Joe Mantegna was announced as a cast member. [4]

Release

On October 11, 2021, the first look photos for the series were released. [4] On November 22, 2021, the official trailer was released. [8] All eight episodes of the series premiered on Prime Video on January 21, 2022. [8] [1]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 90% approval rating with an average rating of 8/10, based on 30 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "As We See It deftly sidesteps schmaltz by depicting people on the spectrum as well-rounded individuals with their own foibles, enriching both the comedy and pathos." [9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 82 out of 100 based on 17 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". [10]

Daniel Feinberg wrote for The Hollywood Reporter that it is "a heartfelt mixture of mostly earned tears and laughter." [11]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Katims</span> American television writer, producer, and playwright

Jason Katims is an American television writer, producer, and playwright. He is best known as the creator of several television series, including Relativity (1996), Roswell (1999–2002), Friday Night Lights (2006–2011), Parenthood (2010–2015), About a Boy (2014–2015) and Rise (2018).

<i>Goliath</i> (TV series) American legal drama television series

Goliath is an American legal drama television series by Amazon Studios. The show was commissioned with a straight-to-series order of eight episodes on December 1, 2015 and premiered on October 13, 2016, on Amazon Prime Video. On February 15, 2017, Amazon announced the series had been renewed for a second season and confirmed that Clyde Phillips was joining the series as showrunner. The trailer for season 2 was released on May 1, 2018. Season 2, consisting of eight episodes, was released on June 15, 2018. On December 11, 2018, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on October 4, 2019. On November 14, 2019, Amazon announced the series was renewed for a fourth and final season, which premiered on September 24, 2021.

Pure Genius is an American medical drama television series created by Jason Katims that aired on CBS from October 27, 2016 to January 26, 2017. The series stars Augustus Prew as James Bell, who is a Silicon Valley tech billionaire, and Dermot Mulroney as Dr. Walter Wallace. It was produced by True Jack Production, CBS Television Studios and Universal Television. In May 2017, CBS cancelled the series after one season.

The Good Doctor is an American medical drama television series remake of the 2013 South Korean series of the same name that aired on ABC from September 25, 2017, to May 21, 2024, lasting seven seasons and 126 episodes. The series stars Freddie Highmore as Shaun Murphy, a young autistic surgical resident at the fictional San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Christina Chang, Richard Schiff, Will Yun Lee, Fiona Gubelmann, Paige Spara, Noah Galvin and Bria Samoné Henderson also star in the show. Nicholas Gonzalez, Antonia Thomas, Chuku Modu, Beau Garrett, Hill Harper, Tamlyn Tomita, Jasika Nicole, Osvaldo Benavides and Brandon Larracuente used to also star or had recurring roles in the show, but their characters were written out of the storyline as the series progressed. Modu, however, reprised his role in the sixth season and became a series regular once again in the seventh season.

<i>Jack Ryan</i> (TV series) American television series

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is an American political action thriller television series based on characters from the fictional "Ryanverse" created by Tom Clancy. Replacing the characters of the novels with those set in modern time, it depicts CIA analyst Jack Ryan who is played by John Krasinski. The series was created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Cuse, Roland, and Krasinski serve as executive producers, alongside Michael Bay, Morten Tyldum, and Brad Fuller, among others.

<i>Away</i> (TV series) 2020 American science fiction drama television series

Away is an American science fiction drama television series starring Hilary Swank. Created by Andrew Hinderaker, the show premiered on Netflix on September 4, 2020. In October 2020, the series was canceled after one season. The show portrays the sacrifices an international group of astronauts must make, as they prepare to be away from their families for three years on the first crewed spaceflight to Mars.

<i>Daisy Jones & the Six</i> 2023 American drama television miniseries

Daisy Jones & the Six is an American musical drama television miniseries developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Set in the Los Angeles music scene of the 1970s, the series charts the rise and fall of the fictional titular rock band through a documentary style series of interviews with the members and footage of concerts and recording sessions, complete with vocals by series leads Riley Keough and Sam Claflin. It also stars Camila Morrone, Suki Waterhouse, Will Harrison, Josh Whitehouse, and Sebastian Chacon as the band members.

<i>Upload</i> (TV series) American science fiction comedy-drama television series

Upload is an American science fiction comedy drama television series created by Greg Daniels. The series premiered on May 1, 2020, on Amazon Prime Video and was renewed for a second season. The second season premiered on March 11, 2022; it had seven episodes, three fewer than the first. In May 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on October 20, 2023, and consists of eight episodes. In March 2024, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season.

<i>Almost Family</i> 2019 American drama television series

Almost Family is an American drama television series based on the Australian television series Sisters, developed by Annie Weisman which aired from October 2, 2019, to February 22, 2020, on Fox.

<i>Reacher</i> (TV series) American TV series

Reacher is an American action crime television series developed by Nick Santora for Amazon Prime Video. Based on the Jack Reacher book series by Lee Child, it stars Alan Ritchson as the title character, a self-proclaimed hobo and former U.S. Army military policeman with formidable strength, intellect, and abilities. During his travels, Reacher crosses paths with dangerous criminals and battles them.

<i>The Peripheral</i> (TV series) American science-fiction drama television series

The Peripheral is an American science fiction television series created by Scott B. Smith. Produced by Amazon, it is loosely based on the 2014 book written by William Gibson. Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy serve as executive producers, along with Athena Wickham, Steve Hoban, and Vincenzo Natali. Set roughly 50 years in the future, with new technology that has changed society in subtle ways, a gamer is delivered a connection to an alternate reality as well as a dark future of her own.

<i>The Terminal List</i> American action thriller television series

The Terminal List is an American action thriller television series created by David DiGilio, based on Jack Carr's 2018 novel of the same name. The series tells the story of a Navy SEAL who seeks to avenge the murder of his family. It stars Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, and Jeanne Tripplehorn.

<i>I Know What You Did Last Summer</i> (TV series) 2021 American teen horror television series

I Know What You Did Last Summer is an American teen slasher television series based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Lois Duncan. It was adapted for Amazon Prime Video by Sara Goodman and is produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television Studios, in association with Original Film, Mandalay Television and Atomic Monster. Part of the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise, the series is a modern take on the original novel and follows a group of friends stalked by a brutal killer one year after covering up a car accident in which they killed someone. It features a cast led by Madison Iseman, Brianne Tju, Ezekiel Goodman, Ashley Moore, and Sebastian Amoruso, and also stars Bill Heck, Fiona Rene, Cassie Beck, and Brooke Bloom.

On the Spectrum is an Israeli comedy-drama television series created by Dana Idisis and Yuval Shafferman and produced by yes TV and Sumayoko Productions. The series premiered in Israel on May 22, 2018. The show won Best Drama Series in the 2018 Israeli Ophir Awards.

Rick Glassman is an American comedian and actor.

Sue Ann Pien is an American actress.

References

  1. 1 2 Danielle Turchiano; Katie Song (November 22, 2021). "Amazon Prime Video Announces 'As We See It' Release Date and Trailer (TV News Roundup)". Variety . Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Shows A-Z – As We See It on Amazon". The Futon Critic . Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 14, 2019). "Amazon Orders 'On The Spectrum' Pilot From Jason Katims Based On Israeli Series". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Rosy (October 11, 2021). "Amazon Prime Video Reveals Title Of Its Jason Katims Series, Releases First-Look Photos". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  5. ↑ White, Peter (October 20, 2022). "Jason Katims' 'As We See It' Canceled At Amazon After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  6. ↑ Petski, Denise (June 12, 2019). "Jason Katims' Amazon Pilot Sets Series-Regular Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  7. ↑ Cadorniga, Callie (Carlos) (January 21, 2022). "'As We See It' Features Autistic Actors as Autistic Characters in a Representation Win". Distractify. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  8. 1 2 "As We See It - Official Trailer". YouTube . November 22, 2021. Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  9. ↑ "As We See It: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ "As We See It: Season 1". Metacritic . Fandom, Inc. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  11. ↑ Fienberg, Daniel (January 19, 2022). "Amazon's As We See It: TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.