Premise:
“Cougar Town” revolves around Jules Cobb, a recently-divorced woman in her 40s navigating the complexities of life, love, and friendship in a small Florida town. Initially fixated on dating younger men (hence the title), the show quickly shifts its focus to explore Jules’s relationship with her close-knit circle of friends and family.
Main Central Characters:
- Jules Cobb (Courteney Cox): A real estate agent and the central character who is trying to balance her personal life post-divorce.
- Ellie Torres (Christa Miller): Jules’s sarcastic, but loyal, best friend.
- Laurie Keller (Busy Philipps): Jules’s younger, free-spirited employee and friend.
- Grayson Ellis (Josh Hopkins): Jules’s neighbor and eventual love interest.
- Bobby Cobb (Brian Van Holt): Jules’s laid-back ex-husband.
Themes:
The show delves into themes of friendship, love in midlife, and the idea of family extending beyond blood relatives. It also tackles the societal expectations around age and relationships, especially for women.
Critical Consensus and Rating: 3.5/5
“Cougar Town” garnered a generally positive critical reception, praised for its ensemble cast and Courteney Cox’s performance. However, the show’s title and initial premise drew criticism for the way it potentially perpetuated stereotypes. Over time, the series shifted focus and improved in terms of character depth and storytelling.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The series has a TV-14 rating for its mature themes, sexual content, and occasional coarse language.
Broadcast Information:
The show originally aired on ABC from 2009 to 2012 and then moved to TBS, where it continued from 2013 until its conclusion in 2015.
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