Series Details:
Based on | Amber Brown by Paula Danziger |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Comedy, Drama, Family |
Season | 1 |
Episodes | 10 |
Release date | July 29, 2022 |
Running time | 25min |
Age rating | TV-G |
Starring | Carsyn Rose Sarah Drew Darin Brooks Liliana Inouye |
Created by | Bonnie Hunt |
Directed by | Michelle Manning Jean Sagal Rachael Holder Bonnie Hunt |
Written by | Bonnie Hunt Henry Johnson Nora Sagal Elaine Arata |
Produced by | Gary L. Stephenson Jeff T. Miller |
Executive producers | Bob Higgins Bonnie Hunt Jon Rutherford |
Cinematography by | Matthew Williams |
Edited by | Rick Weis |
Music by | Nicholas Pike |
Casting By | Alexis Frank Koczara Christine Smith Shevchenko |
Production Design by | Konnor Jenson |
Set Decoration by | Jason Haase |
Costume Design by | Carolyn Leone |
Production Company | Bob & Alice Productions Boat Rocker Media |
Original Network | Apple TV+ |
Cast & Character:
- Carsyn Rose as Amber Brown
- Liliana Inouye as Brandi
- Darin Brooks as Max
- Sarah Drew as Sarah
- Ashley Williams as Pam
- Michael Yo as Philip
- Joshua Gallup as Justin
- Beau Hart as Stanley
- Luna-Marie Katich as Hannah Burton
- Millie Kraatz as Shawntay
- Christopher Robin Miller as Mr. Danziger
- Anne Sward as Cecile
- Frank Kanig as Richard
- Michael Scott as Old Bob
- Arthur Cummins as Arturo
- Rachel B. Davis as Nurse
- Heidi Hackney as Justin’s Mom
- Sean Dillingham as Director
- Adriane McLean as Cynnie Troup
- Andie Mueller as Salesperson
- Barbara Whinnery as Mrs. Hammerton
- Annie Hinskton as Lady in Store
- Candice Nielsen as Food Designer
- Eliyah Ghaeini as Camera Operator 1
- Demetrius Daniels as Mike
- Ahmbrie Diaz as Alima
- Phuong Kubacki as Sheila
- Bryson Alejandro as Camera Operator 2
- Kenneth Cummins as Jimmy Rentorski
- Chloe Foster as Mickey
- Darren Ewing as Sal
- Keona Tsai as Mikey Spizzerie
- Scarlett Hazen as Jackie
- Samuel Torres as Production Assistant
- Autumn Jordan as Angry Tree #1
- Edward Gassant as Mover
- Nikki SooHoo as Make Up Girl 1
- Megan Golden as Young Cecile
- Brianna Heim as Paula
- Brixen Henderson as Cathy
- Jake Jensen as Young Richard
- Rachel Lockhart as Make Up Girl 2
- Alexis Boss as Paula’s Mom
- Amanda Brown as Doctor
- Annalise Lee as Soon-Yi
- Tylee Thomason as Zunairah
- Hannah West as Hilary
- Aarman Touré as Red Jacket Crosser
- Alireza Mirmontazeri as Orderly
- Parker Lauren as Make-Up Artist
- Darryl Griffith as Mall Patron
Storyline:
Amber Brown is a multi-ethnic girl navigating the typical pitfalls of growing up while dealing with the divorce of her parents.
About Series:
It was announced in September 2021 that Apple TV+ had ordered an adaptation of the Paula Danziger books to the series from Bonnie Hunt who serves as its executive producer. Carsyn Rose was cast in the title role, with Sarah Drew cast as her mother. Michael Yo and Ashley Williams were also revealed as part of the cast, by the cast member Darin Brooks.
Filming for the series took place in Salt Lake City beginning in September 2021. On April 11, 2023, Apple canceled the series after one season.
Episodes:
Episode | Title | Release Date | Plot |
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S1.E1 | I, Amber Brown | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | Starting middle school without her best friend, Justin, makes Amber all the more grateful for new friend and neighbor Brandi. |
S1.E2 | What They Don’t Know | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | Amber and Brandi find a diamond ring, leading Amber to believe her mom is about to do something Amber’s not quite ready for. |
S1.E3 | No Place Like Two Homes | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | Amber auditions for the school play while her dad moves into a new apartment. |
S1.E4 | On a Role | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | It’s the night of the play, and Amber hopes her dad, stuck in traffic, will make it in time for her debut. |
S1.E5 | Sound Advice | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | Amber wants her ears pierced like Brandi and asks Aunt Pam to help persuade her mom. |
S1.E6 | Schooled Dance | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | As the girls prepare for their first school dance, Amber feels guilty about disobeying her mom and wants to confess. |
S1.E7 | Comes in Waves | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | Amber and Brandi plot to avoid Amber’s math tutor, who is an old crush of her dad’s. |
S1.E8 | Hollywood Beginning | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | A film crew overruns Amber’s house, unexpectedly bringing the family closer together. |
S1.E9 | Love Is Here to Stay | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | Amber befriends a nursing home resident while volunteering and bends rules in the name of love and friendship. |
S1.E10 | Life | Fri, Jul 29, 2022 | The family rallies to sneak Cecile back into the nursing home, but their fun is interrupted by unexpected news. Season finale. |