Casual (2015)

Synopsis

A dysfunctional family tries to help each other navigate the modern dating scene. Recent divorcee Tara and her bachelor brother coach each other through the crazy world of dating (on-line and off), while living under the same roof again for the second time and raising her teenage daughter.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Hulu
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• Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels

Buy

• Amazon Video
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• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Michaela Watkins as Valerie
• Tommy Dewey as Alex Cole
• Tara Lynne Barr as Laura
• Zak Orth as Drew Meyers
• Maya Erskine as Rae
• Luke Samuels as Elliot
• Alisha Boe as Becca
• Evan Crooks as Emile
• Eliza Coupe as Emmy
• Davida Williams as Lana

If you liked Casual, try

• Two and a Half Men
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
• Sex and the City
• Adults
• Weeds
• Animaniacs
• Cougar Town
• Rhoda

BingeNext's take

If you’re into comedies that mix awkward family dynamics with the chaos of modern dating, Casual is a great pick. The show follows Tara, a recent divorcee, and her bachelor brother as they try to figure out love while living together again and raising Tara’s teenage daughter. It’s funny and relatable, with a lot of moments that feel real and sometimes a bit messy, just like dating today. The episodes are short, around 30 minutes, so it’s easy to watch a few in one sitting without feeling overwhelmed. If you liked shows like Two and a Half Men or Sex and the City, you’ll probably enjoy Casual’s blend of humor and heart. With four seasons and 44 episodes, it’s a solid binge that balances laughs with some genuine family moments.