Joe Pickett (TV series)

Joe Pickett is an American neo-Western crime drama television series based on characters created by novelist C.J. Box. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and was initially released on Spectrum Originals, and then on Paramount+.[1] The series stars Michael Dorman, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Paul Sparks, Mustafa Speaks, and David Alan Grier.[2][3]

Joe Pickett
Genre
Based onJoe Pickett
by C. J. Box
Directed by
Starring
ComposerThe Newton Brothers
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
ProducerLinda Rogers-Ambury
Production locationCanada
Production companies
Release
Original network
Original releaseDecember 6, 2021 (2021-12-06) –
present

The first season premiered on December 6, 2021, and consisted of ten episodes. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a second season[4] which is set to premiere on June 4, 2023, on Paramount+.[5]

Synopsis

The series follows the life of a Wyoming game warden and his family in the small town of Saddlestring and the surrounding wilderness of Yellowstone National Park.[1]

Cast

Main
  • Michael Dorman as Joe Pickett
    • Zebastin Borjeau portrays a young Joe Pickett
  • Julianna Guill as Marybeth Pickett
  • Sharon Lawrence as Missy Vankeuren
  • Paul Sparks as Wacey Hedeman
  • Mustafa Speaks as Nate Romanowski
  • Skywalker Hughes as Sheridan Pickett
  • Kamryn Pliva as Lucy Pickett
  • David Alan Grier as Vern Dunnegan
  • Vivienne Guynn as April Keeley (season 2; recurring season 1)[6]
  • Chad Rook as Deputy McLanahan (season 2; recurring season 1)[6]
  • Aadila Dosani as Deputy Cricket Ludlow (season 2; recurring season 1)[6]
  • Keean Johnson as Luke Brueggeman (season 2)[6]

Recurring
  • Leah Gibson as Jeannie Keeley
  • Cassie Dzienny as Sadie Pickett
  • Kyle Mac as George Pickett
  • Jacqueline and Joyce Robbins as Violet and Vivan Bouvier
  • Oliver Mandelcorn as Victor Pickett
    • Joshua Morettin portrays Victor Pickett as a teenager
  • Evie Marsten as Julie Scarlett
  • Patrick Gallagher as Sheriff Bud Barnum
  • Judith Buchan as Opal Scarlett
  • Brendan Fletcher as Arlen Scarlett
  • Roger LeBlanc as Hank Scarlett
  • Rachel Colwell as Taylor Maldonado

Guest

Episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Monster at the Gate"John Erick DowdleDrew Dowdle, John Erick DowdleDecember 6, 2021 (2021-12-06T2021)
22"Circling Vultures"John Erick DowdleDrew Dowdle, John Erick DowdleDecember 6, 2021 (2021-12-06T2021)
33"Joey, Get Your Gun"Everardo GoutSamir MehtaDecember 6, 2021 (2021-12-06T2021)
44"A Conspiracy of Ravens"Everardo GoutStacy ChboskyDecember 13, 2021 (2021-12-13T2021)
55"Live and Look Like a Million"Drew DowdleSamir MehtaDecember 13, 2021 (2021-12-13T2021)
66"Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up"Jennifer MorrisonSarah Marie MassonDecember 20, 2021 (2021-12-20T2021)
77"The Most Hated Man in 12 Sleeps"Jennifer MorrisonDrew Dowdle, John Erick DowdleDecember 20, 2021 (2021-12-20T2021)
88"The Killing Fields"Drew DowdleStacy ChboskyDecember 27, 2021 (2021-12-27T2021)
99"Endangered"Drew DowdleJada NationDecember 27, 2021 (2021-12-27T2021)
1010"Open Season"Drew DowdleDrew Dowdle, John Erick DowdleDecember 27, 2021 (2021-12-27T2021)

Background and production

Cast

In April 2021, it was announced that Michael Dorman would star in the title role whilst David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Mustafa Speaks, Paul Sparks, Skywalker Hughes and Kamryn Pilva joined the cast as series regulars.[7]

In June 2022, Vivienne Guynn, Chad Rook and Aadila Dosani were promoted to series regulars for the second season. Keean Johnson also joined the cast as a series regular whilst Alex Breaux, Sean Wei Mah, John Ralston, Cheryl De Luca, Chris Gauthier, Emily Alabi, T’áncháy Redvers and Aaron Dean Eisenberg were set to recur.[6]

Development

In March 2021, Spectrum Originals ordered Joe Pickett straight to series and would be based on C.J. Box's series of novels of the same name.[8] The first season is an adaption of the first and third Joe Pickett novels, Open Season and Winterkill respectively.[1][9]

Filming

Although the series' setting is the rural town of Saddlestring, Wyoming, the series was filmed on location around Calgary,[10] specifically the Cochrane area.[11]

In July 2022, the second season started production in Okotoks, Alberta and High River, Alberta.[12]

Themes

Joe Pickett is part of a resurgence in the Western genre.[1][13]

Release

The series was initially a streaming exclusive for Spectrum, having launched in December 2021, during which time it became the most-watched series on the network.[4] The first season was later added to Paramount+.

Reception

Joe Keller, writing a review for Decider.com, says "Joe Pickett has some unexpected humor among the darkness, and a title character that shows his weaknesses and baggage on his face, even to the people he’s trying to help or arrest. It’s a show that has a more realistic feel and flows a lot better than some of the shows we’ve seen in the Western genre of late."[14]

TV Guide's Matt Roush writes, "I mean it as the highest compliment when I suggest that anyone who followed Longmire from cable to Netflix will find a kindred spirit here. From the early episodes, this also appears to be following the outlines of Box’s disciplined storytelling more faithfully than the bizarrely baroque Big Sky."[15]

References
  1. "Wyoming game warden 'Joe Pickett' hunts for new adventures". spectrumnews1.com. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  2. Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (2021-04-19). "David Alan Grier, Sharon Lawrence Among Five to Join Cast of Spectrum Originals Drama 'Joe Pickett'". Variety. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  3. Petski, Denise (2021-07-07). "'Joe Pickett': Virgin River's Benjamin Hollingsworth Joins Spectrum Originals Drama As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
  4. White, Peter (2022-02-09). "'Joe Pickett' Renewed For Season 2 At Spectrum; Michael Dorman Drama Becomes Network's Most Watched Series As Paramount+ Set To Stream". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  5. Rice, Lynette (April 11, 2023). "'Joe Pickett': Paramount+ Drops New Trailer, Reveals Season 2 Return Of Neo-Western Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  6. White, Peter (June 22, 2022). "'Joe Pickett': Keean Johnson Joins Season 2 Of Spectrum Series As Trio Upped To Regulars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  7. Petski, Denise (April 19, 2021). "'Joe Pickett': David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Mustafa Speaks, Paul Sparks, Among 7 Cast In Spectrum Originals Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  8. Petski, Nellie Andreeva,Denise; Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (2021-03-18). "Michael Dorman To Headline 'Joe Pickett' Drama Series Ordered By Spectrum Originals". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  9. "Mustafa Speaks Interview: Joe Pickett". ScreenRant. 2021-12-27. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  10. "New Zealand actor Michael Dorman, David Alan Grier to star in Calgary-shot series Joe Pickett". calgaryherald. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  11. "Filming about to begin for Joe Pickett series in Cochrane". CochraneNow. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  12. "Joe Pickett back in the Foothills for season two". HighRiverOnline. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  13. Ingram, Hunter (2022-06-21). "Inside the Resurgence of the Wild, Wild West on TV — and Why It's Happening Now". Variety. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  14. "'Joe Pickett' Paramount Plus Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  15. Roush, Matt. "Roush Review: Don't Underestimate Spectrum's 'Joe Pickett'". TV Insider. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
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