9.032 minSeason 3 • Episode 9
LatestWhen Sophie learns that her TV show was canceled, she has second thoughts about the ex she left behind to pursue her acting dreams.
This eclectic, star-studded anthology follows diverse Chicagoans fumbling through the modern maze of love, sex, technology and culture. First dates, friends with benefits, couples with kids. Whatever your relationship status is, it's always complicated.
Writing
Improvised dialogue that feels eavesdropped, not scripted.
Acting
Orlando Bloom and Malin Akerman in 'Hop Dreams' — surprisingly raw.
Direction
Swanberg's mumblecore roots make every silence count.
Creator
Joe Swanberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot entirely in Chicago, Easy became a time capsule of 2016-2019 Wicker Park and Logan Square before pandemic-era changes.
Swanberg's 'mumblecore' approach meant actors improvised within outlined scenes — the brewery episodes feature actual Chicago craft beer industry figures playing themselves.
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