The Path (TV series)

The Path
Genre Drama
Created by
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 10
Production
Executive producer(s)
Camera setup Single-camera
Production company(s)
Release
Original network Hulu
Original release March 30, 2016 – present
External links
Website

The Path is an American television drama series starring Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan, and Hugh Dancy. The show portrays members of a fictional religion known as Meyerism.[1][2][3]

The series was ordered by Hulu in March 2015 with a straight 10-episode-order.[4] The series was originally titled The Way, but was changed to The Path in September 2015 due to its similarity to real-life ministry, The Way International.[5] The show debuted on March 30, 2016.[6] On May 4, 2016, Hulu renewed the series of a second season.[7]

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1"What the Fire Throws"Mike CahillJessica GoldbergMarch 30, 2016 (2016-03-30)
2"The Era of The Ladder"Mike CahillJessica GoldbergMarch 30, 2016 (2016-03-30)
3"A Homecoming"Michael WeaverAnnie WeismanApril 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)
4"The Future"Michael WeaverJulia BrownwellApril 13, 2016 (2016-04-13)
5"The Hole"Patrick NorrisColeman HerbertApril 20, 2016 (2016-04-20)
6"Breaking and Entering"Patrick NorrisJessica GoldbergApril 27, 2016 (2016-04-27)
7"Refugees"Roxann DawsonJason KatimsMay 4, 2016 (2016-05-04)
8"The Shore"Roxann DawsonAnnie WeismanMay 11, 2016 (2016-05-11)
9"A Room with a View"Michael WeaverJulia BrownwellMay 18, 2016 (2016-05-18)
10"The Miracle"Michael WeaverJessica GoldbergMay 25, 2016 (2016-05-25)

Reception

The first season of The Path has received positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregator, Metacritic, the first season scored a score of 70 out of 100 based on 33 reviews.[17] Tim Goodman of The Hollywood Reporter reacted positively to the series, writing: "There's a lot to like about The Path, from the strong visual sense of place that director Mike Cahill established in the first two episodes to its theoretical take on faith, and of course the exquisite acting and deft writing."[18] Hank Stuever of the Washington Post, wrote that "The Path works best as an intense psychological study of an extended family whose members equate faith and loyalty with happiness."[19]

Alan Sepinwall of HitFix had a more mixed reaction to the series. He called the show a "a dry, claustrophobic show, with not enough of a narrative hook to pull the viewer through hour after hour of it."[20]

References

  1. Felsenthal, Julia (March 29, 2016). "In Hulu's The Path, Cult Members Are Just Like Us". Vogue. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  2. Miller, Julie (March 30, 2016). "The Path Fact-Checked: The Ugly Truth Behind Real-Life Cults". Vanity Fair. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  3. Bently, Jean (March 30, 2016). "Allow The Path Stars to Explain Their Fake Religion, the Meyerist Movement". E! Online. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (March 23, 2015). "Hulu Orders 'The Way' Family Drama Series About Faith From Jason Katims". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  5. Ausiello, Michael (September 22, 2015). "Jason Katims' Hulu Drama The Way Forges New Path Amid Legal Pressure". TVLine. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  6. Pedersen, Erik (December 30, 2015). "‘The Path’: First Images From Hulu’s Aaron Paul-Michelle Monaghan Drama". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  7. "'The Path' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu". Deadline.com. May 4, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (June 17, 2015). "Aaron Paul To Star In Hulu Drama Series 'The Way', Enter Deal With Universal TV". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  9. Petski, Denise (August 4, 2015). "Jeri Ryan Joins Amazon's 'Bosch'; Hugh Dancy In Hulu's 'The Way'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  10. Andreeva, Nellie (June 9, 2015). "Michelle Monaghan To Star In Hulu Drama Series 'The Way' From Jason Katims". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  11. Andreeva, Nellie (July 2, 2015). "Rockmond Dunbar Cast In Hulu Series 'The Way'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  12. Petski, Denise (July 9, 2015). "Kyle Allen Cast In Hulu Series 'The Way'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  13. Petski, Denise (August 25, 2015). "Amy Forsyth Joins Hulu Series 'The Way'". Deadline.com. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  14. Petski, Denise (July 22, 2015). "Sarah Jones Cast In Hulu Series 'The Way'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  15. Petski, Denise (September 22, 2015). "Stephanie Hsu Joins Hulu Series ‘The Path’; Rob Morrow In Showtime’s ‘Billions’".
  16. Petski, Denise (September 28, 2015). "Minka Kelly Reunites With Jason Katims For Hulu Drama Series ‘The Path’". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  17. "The Path Season 1 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  18. Goodman, Tim (March 16, 2016). "'The Path': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  19. Stuever, Hank (March 29, 2016). "Slow but emotionally creepy, Hulu’s ‘The Path’ portrays family life inside a cult". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  20. Sepinwall, Alan (March 29, 2016). "Review: Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan go down a dull 'Path' for Hulu". HitFix. Retrieved April 15, 2016.

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