How to View ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’
When a person dons thick gloves, clutches a robust shovel, and puts on clothes meant to be soiled, it’s debatable whether they’re gearing up for a delightful day of gardening or plotting a sinister act.
In the forthcoming NBC series “Grosse Pointe Garden Society,” either scenario seems plausible.
The series “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” centers around four members of a suburban gardening club — Alice (AnnaSophia Robb), Birdie (Melissa Fumero), Brett (Ben Rappaport), and Catherine (Aja Naomi King) — as they traverse a landscape filled with murder, threats, infidelities, and possible betrayal.
The show’s description cleverly employs the gardening theme to outline the narrative: “As grim realities begin to fester beneath the surface, they strive to maintain appearances as flawless as the flowers blooming in their garden above.”
“It’s a juxtaposition of the aesthetic beauty of nature above, contrasted with the underlying complexity and messiness involving death and desire beneath,” AnnaSophia Robb shares with TODAY.com about the series.
Robb notes that the show’s structure will alternate between timelines, with specific episodes delving into the individual histories of each character.
“Tonally, the series can oscillate between darker themes and more light-hearted moments,” Robb comments, balancing comedy and drama.
NBC unveiled the first official trailer in February.
How to watch ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’
The show will premiere on Sunday, February 23, on NBC, and will subsequently be available for streaming on Peacock starting February 24. (Peacock is affiliated with TODAY.com’s parent company, NBCUniversal.)
Season One of “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” is anticipated to comprise 13 episodes.
What time does ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ start?
The pilot episode will air on NBC at 10 p.m. ET/PT and 9 p.m. CT, following the debut of “Suits L.A.” New episodes will continue to premiere weekly.
Meet the cast and characters of ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’
Keep reading for an overview of some of the main cast members.
- AnnaSophia Robb as Alice Thompson, a teacher and aspiring novelist grappling with societal pressures placed on women.
- Melissa Fumero as Birdie Langford. Previously known for her role as Detective Amy Santiago on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” Fumero portrays a divorced socialite and acclaimed author.
- Ben Rappaport as Brett Morrison, a divorced father now running a gardening store.
- Aja Naomi King as Catherine Hayes, a realtor and mother of two feeling trapped in an unsatisfactory marriage who seeks unethical escapades beyond the garden club.
- Alexander Hodge as Doug, Alice’s spouse who has forsaken his artistic ambitions to create signs for eateries.
- Nancy Travis as Patty, Doug’s mother (and Alice’s greatest challenge).
- Matthew Davis as Joel, a law enforcement officer, husband, and father.
- Daniella Alonso as Misty, Joel’s partner.
- Felix Wolfe as Ford, the offspring of Misty and Joel.
