dex14

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dex14

I thought this was ok. I'll continue watching.

andicus

I liked the first week better.

Some funny scenes in the second episode, though. "It burns..."

Very weird, too, is that the lead looks a lot like an old friend of mine.

dex14

I think she’s pretty attractive.

Eric F

Do they at least sound like they're from Southie?

jpcamb

unless the show gets a lot of buzz this is a one and done for me. I don't particularly like Rosie O'donell

I'm from MA and its "Dunks", not "Dunkies" just nothing compelling about it for me...

bunkaroo

This is the primary barrier keeping me from watching this show. I can't stand her and never have since I had to tolerate her in movies in the early 90's.

If her role is a like a minute or two an episode I can probably deal with it but otherwise no way.

andicus

Good episode, tonight. I was uncomfortable through the whole meeting with the dude, as it turns out, justifiably.

Nice to see Raven Goodwin in this episode. She was good her small role in The Station Agent.

It's looking like Samara Weaving is going to play an ongoing character. Initially she was only listed as being in one episode.

Decker

Just watched the first two episodes. Seems pretty good but makes me a little uncomfortable. Not sure how I feel about it yet. Like the pro-vaccine sentiment though.

Don’t really know the lead from much but liked her in Seaon 1 of Mr. Robot.

windom

Season two starts tomorrow, 1/20/19. First episode is up on demand already.

Decker

I kind of petered out on Season 1. Think I watched 6 of them. Maybe I'll go back and watch the rest.

It was covered in the Sexual Harassment in Hollywood thread, but Season 2 hasn't gone swimmingly and Samantha Weaving is leaving now.

'SMILF' creator Frankie Shaw investigated by ABC Studios over misconduct allegations

Cydney Henderson, USA TODAYPublished 9:50 p.m. ET Dec. 17, 2018 Updated 9:21 a.m. ET Dec. 18, 2018"Women have to stand up and say 'this is what happened to me in regards to this person.'" (Oct. 10) AP(Photo: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic)

ABC Studios has concluded an investigation into "SMILF" creator and actress Frankie Shaw, according to Variety.

The Hollywood Reporter and Variety report the network started an investigation into Shaw's alleged misconduct following numerous complaints from the staff, including actress Samara Weaving. The actress, who plays Nelson Rose in the first and upcoming second season, complained over a couple of mishandled sex scenes.

The investigation concluded that Shaw did nothing wrong, according to Variety, but Weaving was released from her contract as she requested.

In a statement to USA TODAY, Shaw addressed the allegations through her lawyer, Andrew Brettler: "It pains me to learn that anyone felt uncomfortable on my set. I sincerely hope we can work together to resolve any and all issues, as I am committed to creating a workplace in which all people feel safe and heard."Actress Samara Weaving arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere "SMILF" at Harmony Gold Theater on October 9, 2017. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic)
During Season 1, Weaving was initially asked to film a sex scene nude despite a no-nudity clause in her contract, according to THR. After expressing her discomfort, Shaw allegedly brought Weaving into her trailer and lifted up her own shirt to persuade Weaving to appear nude. (Shaw's lawyer tells USA TODAY that Shaw had a bra on and didn't reveal her breasts, and that she was trying to show Weaving her own insecurities, not coerce her.)

More issues arose during another intimate scene for Season 2. THR reports Shaw, who was off set at the time, instructed a producer to turn on the monitors despite Weaving requesting a closed set while she was shooting the sex scene.

"I work daily to create an environment in which everyone should feel safe, and in which I can continue to grow as a leader and manager," Shaw continued in her statement to USA TODAY. "I am now and always have been open to hearing and addressing all concerns and issues that fall within my control."

Shaw plays Bridgette in "SMILF," alongside cast members Weaving, Rosie O'Donnell, Miguel Gomez and Connie Britton. The series is set to return to Showtime in January.

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andicus

Shit. I'll miss this show. It makes for a nice change from the usual fare.

Josh-da-man

Not surprising it’s cancelled considering the #metoo drama around it.

I’m guessing it was cheap enough to produce that they could have easily run it for several more years if Frankie Shaw hadn’t have gotten weird with Samara Weaving.