One Mississippi | |
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Genre | |
Created by |
Tig Notaro Diablo Cody |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 |
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Executive producer(s) |
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Production company(s) |
FX Productions Pig Newton, Inc. |
Distributor | Amazon Studios |
Release | |
Original network | Amazon Video |
Original release | September 9, 2016 | – present
One Mississippi is a semi-autobiographical American comedy television series created by comedian Tig Notaro. The pilot episode aired on Amazon Prime on November 5, 2015, and was picked up for a full series after positive feedback from audiences.Diablo Cody and Louis C.K. worked on the series as executive producers. One Mississippi premiered on September 9, 2016. On November 14, 2016 Amazon renewed the show for a second season.
Los Angeles radio host Tig Bavaro returns to Bay St. Lucille, Mississippi when receiving news her mother Caroline will be taken off of life support following an unexpected fall. Recovering from both a double mastectomy and a C. difficile infection, Tig moves in temporarily alongside her brother Remy and her stepfather Bill. While caring for family affairs after Caroline's death, Tig learns about her mother's past as it was lived, rather than as Tig first remembered it, and in doing so rediscovers life in Bay St. Lucille.
One Mississippi received positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives the series a 93% 'Certified Fresh' rating based on reviews from 40 critics, with the site's critical consensus stating: "One Mississippi proves an honest vehicle for its moving dramatic narrative, observational comedy, and the genuine acting skills of its lead, Tig Notaro."Metacritic gives the series a 77 out of 100 score based on reviews from 20 critics, indicating 'generally favorable' reviews.