Pivoting (TV series)

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Pivoting
Pivoting series logo.jpeg
Genre Sitcom
Created byLiz Astrof
Starring
Music byGabriel Mann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Meg Schave
  • Aminta Goyel
  • Jessica Poter
  • Desirée J. Cadena
Cinematography
Editors
  • Dean Pollack
  • Hallie Faben Comfort
Camera setup Single-camera [1]
Running time22–23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Fox
ReleaseJanuary 9 (2022-01-09) 
March 10, 2022 (2022-03-10)

Pivoting is an American sitcom television series created by Liz Astrof that premiered on Fox on January 9, 2022, and ended on March 10, 2022. [1] [2] In May 2022, the series was canceled after one season. [3]

Contents

Premise

After the sudden death of their friend Coleen, three middle-aged friends, Amy, Jodie and Sarah, decide that life is short and they must "pivot" their lives in new directions. As they each make impulsive choices in an attempt to find happiness, it strengthens their friendship.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.Title [4] Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [4] Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"If She Could See Us Now" Tristram Shapeero Liz AstrofJanuary 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)T11.101382.43 [5]
2"My Friend Died!"Daniella EismanNiki Schwartz-WrightJanuary 13, 2022 (2022-01-13)T12.171031.02 [6]
3"The Giving Tree"Tristram ShapeeroLiz AstrofJanuary 20, 2022 (2022-01-20)T12.171021.13 [7]
4"Hell on Wheels"Tristram ShapeeroDavid BoothJanuary 27, 2022 (2022-01-27)T12.171040.95 [8]
5"D-Day"Daniella EismanLinda Videtti FigueiredoFebruary 3, 2022 (2022-02-03)T12.171051.21 [9]
6"The Three Bleepin' Bleeps"Tristram ShapeeroJessica PoterFebruary 10, 2022 (2022-02-10)T12.171061.07 [10]
7"Bounce, Baby"Anna DokozaAminta GoyelFebruary 17, 2022 (2022-02-17)T12.171071.05 [11]
8"Doompa-Dee Doo"Anna DokozaKing HassanFebruary 24, 2022 (2022-02-24)T12.171080.81 [12]
9"Fans Only" Catriona McKenzie Niki Schwartz-Wright & Linda Videtti FigueiredoMarch 3, 2022 (2022-03-03)T12.171090.74 [13]
10"Coleen in a Box"Tristram ShapeeroLiz AstrofMarch 10, 2022 (2022-03-10)T12.171100.96 [14]

Production

Development

On February 6, 2020, Pivoting was given a pilot order by Fox. The pilot is written by Liz Astrof and directed by Tristram Shapeero. [15] [16] On May 10, 2021, Pivoting was picked to series by Fox. The series is created by Astrof who is expected to executive produce alongside Shapeero, Aaron Kaplan, and Dana Honor. Production companies involved with the series are Kapital Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, and Fox Entertainment. [1] The series premiered on January 9, 2022. [2] On May 13, 2022, Fox canceled the series after one season. [3]

Casting

On April 21, 2020, Eliza Coupe and Tommy Dewey were cast to star. [16] [17] On May 20, 2020, Ginnifer Goodwin joined the main cast. [18] On September 17, 2020, JT Neal was cast as a series regular. [19] On December 8, 2020, Maggie Q joined the cast in a starring role. [20] When Pivoting was picked to series, Marcello Reyes was also listed as a main cast member. [21]

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 7/10, based on 10 critic reviews. [22] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 67 out of 100 based on 10 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [23]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of Pivoting
No.TitleAir date Rating
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1"If She Could See Us Now"January 9, 20220.62.43 [5] TBDTBDTBDTBD
2"My Friend Died!"January 13, 20220.21.02 [6] TBDTBDTBDTBD
3"The Giving Tree"January 20, 20220.31.31 [7] TBDTBDTBDTBD
4"Hell on Wheels"January 27, 20220.20.95 [8] TBDTBDTBDTBD
5"D-Day"February 3, 20220.21.21 [9] TBDTBDTBDTBD
6"The Three Bleepin' Bleeps"February 10, 20220.21.07 [10] TBDTBDTBDTBD
7"Bounce, Baby"February 17, 20220.21.05 [11] TBDTBDTBDTBD
8"Doompa-Dee Doo"February 24, 20220.20.81 [12] TBDTBDTBDTBD
9"Fans Only"March 3, 20220.20.74 [13] TBDTBDTBDTBD
10"Coleen in a Box"March 10, 20220.20.96 [14] TBDTBDTBDTBD

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