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Average Joe (2023 TV series)

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Average Joe
Genre
Created byRobb Cullen
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBET+
ReleaseJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26) –
present

Average Joe is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Robb Cullen. It premiered on BET+ on June 26, 2023 and later added to Netflix on August 15, 2024.[1]

In June 2024, the series was renewed for a second season, which premieres on August 19, 2026 on Paramount+.[2]

Plot

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An everyday plumber named Joe learns that his recently deceased father was working for the Russian mafia and stole $10 million and a car from them. The mafia is now looking for Joe and the money.

Cast and characters

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Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
110June 26, 2023 (2023-06-26)August 17, 2023 (2023-08-17)BET+
28August 19, 2026 (2026-08-19)September 30, 2026 (2026-09-30)[5]Paramount+

Season 1 (2023)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Pilot"Eric Dean SeatonRobb CullenJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26)
22"Bachelor in Paradise"Eric Dean SeatonScott Boden HodgesJune 26, 2023 (2023-06-26)
33"Donuts & Whiskey?"Christoph SchreweTyrone FinchJune 29, 2023 (2023-06-29)
44"The Above Average School Teacher"Christoph SchreweArthur HarrisJuly 6, 2023 (2023-07-06)
55"A Cautionary Tale of Frontier Justice"Marshall TylerBryce Ahart & Stephanie McFarlaneJuly 13, 2023 (2023-07-13)
66"Green and Blue"Marshall TylerJerron HortonJuly 20, 2023 (2023-07-20)
77"Prisoners"David KatzenbergKevin O'HareJuly 27, 2023 (2023-07-27)
88"Ride Or Die"David KatzenbergHawa MacalouAugust 3, 2023 (2023-08-03)
99"Sounds Like Mail Man"Joy T. LaneRobb CullenAugust 10, 2023 (2023-08-10)
1010"You Must Be Joe"Joy T. LanePaul McLalin & D.J. RyanAugust 17, 2023 (2023-08-17)


Production

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Development

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The series was picked up by BET+ on February 7, 2022.[6] In September 2022, it was announced that Eric Dean Seaton would direct the first episode.[7] The series premiered on June 26, 2023.[8]

On June 6, 2024, BET+ renewed the series for a second season.[9][10] Season 2 started filming on February 7, 2025[11] and wrapped on May 13, 2025.[12]

Casting

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In April 2022, Deon Cole was cast in the leading role.[3] The rest of the main cast was revealed on October 20, 2022.[4]

Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season of the show garnered a 86% score from critics, a "positive" score.[13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 73 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[14] Daniel Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter praised the tone and performances, especially from Deon Cole , Malcolm Barrett and Cynthia McWilliams.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Moore, Kasey (July 16, 2024). "'Average Joe' Series Starring Deon Cole from BET Lined Up For Release on Netflix". What's on Netflix. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (June 24, 2026). "'Average Joe' Sets Season 2 Release Date; Unveils First Photos". Deadline. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 8, 2022). "Average Joe: Deon Cole To Topline BET+ Dark Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Petski, Denise (October 20, 2022). "Average Joe: Tammy Townsend, Malcolm Barrett & Cynthia Kaye McWilliams Among 6 Cast In BET+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (June 24, 2026). "'Average Joe' Sets Season 2 Release Date; Unveils First Photos". Deadline. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
  6. ^ White, Peter (February 7, 2022). "Dark Comedy Drama Average Joe From Robb Cullen & McG Lands Cast Contingent Order At BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (September 28, 2022). "Average Joe: Eric Dean Seaton To Direct First Episode Of BET+ Dark Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  8. ^ ""Average Joe" Premieres June 26, Only on BET+" (Press release). BET. April 24, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  9. ^ "BET+ Renews Darkly Comedic Original Series "Average Joe" Starring Deon Cole for Second Season" (Press release). BET. June 6, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 6, 2024). "Average Joe Starring Deon Cole Renewed For Season 2 By BET+". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^ "Robb Cullen on Instagram: "After an amazing two months of prep, today we start shooting Average Joe - Season 2 in the unbelievably beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa! Fuck, am I lucky!"". Instagram. February 7, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  12. ^ "Michael Trucco on Instagram: "It takes a village, truly! That's a wrap on Season 2 of Average Joe! THANK YOU to this unbelievably wonderful and professional, world class cast and crew. We did it, all of us, together. You are all amazing human beings and I'm so grateful for sharing this experience with all of you!" @averagejoebetplus @betplus @netflix #capetown". Instagram. May 13, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  13. ^ "Average Joe - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  14. ^ "Average Joe: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  15. ^ Fienberg, Daniel (June 23, 2023). "'Average Joe' Review: Deon Cole in a Twisty Pulp Thriller With Breakout Potential for BET+". The Hollywood Reporter.
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