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NBC's 'Grosse Pointe Garden Society' Premieres With Murder Mystery and Dark Humor

The new dramedy explores secrets, scandals, and a buried body through a suburban garden club's intertwined lives.

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(l-r) Felix Wolfe as Ford, Alexander Hodge as Doug, Nancy Travis as Patty, AnnaSophia Robb as Alice, Ben Rappaport as Brett, Aja Naomi King, Matthew Davis as Joel, Melissa Fumero as Birdie in Grosse Point Garden Society.
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Overview

  • The series follows four members of a suburban garden club grappling with personal struggles and a shared secret involving a murder coverup.
  • Set in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the show blends dark humor and melodrama with a central murder mystery that unfolds across multiple timelines.
  • The cast includes AnnaSophia Robb, Melissa Fumero, Ben Rappaport, and Aja Naomi King, with standout performances noted for Fumero and King.
  • Critics praise the series' engaging tone and character dynamics but note challenges with its complex timeline structure and certain underdeveloped storylines.
  • The 13-episode season debuts tonight on NBC at 10 p.m. ET/PT, with episodes available on Peacock the following day.