Slip is a comedy television series created by Zoe Lister-Jones. It stars Lister-Jones as a woman who travels through parallel universes trying to find her way back to her partner and herself. It premiered on The Roku Channel on April 21, 2023.
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| Created by | Zoe Lister-Jones |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Network | The Roku Channel |
| Release | April 21, 2023 |
Premise
editMae Cannon travels through parallel universes trying to find her way back to her partner and herself.
Cast and characters
edit- Zoe Lister-Jones as Mae Cannon
- Emily Hampshire as Sandy
- Whitmer Thomas as Elijah
- Tymika Tafari as Gina
- Amar Chadha-Patel as Eric
- Sofia Galasso as Eva
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by [1] | Written by | Original release date [2] |
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| 1 | "The Wife" | Zoe Lister-Jones | Zoe Lister-Jones | April 21, 2023 |
| 2 | "The Lush" | Zoe Lister-Jones | Zoe Lister-Jones | April 21, 2023 |
| 3 | "The Mother" | Zoe Lister-Jones | Zoe Lister-Jones | April 21, 2023 |
| 4 | "The Imposter" | Zoe Lister-Jones | Zoe Lister-Jones | April 21, 2023 |
| 5 | "The Widow" | Zoe Lister-Jones | Zoe Lister-Jones | April 21, 2023 |
| 6 | "The Girlfriend" | Zoe Lister-Jones | Zoe Lister-Jones | April 21, 2023 |
| 7 | "The Dakini" | Zoe Lister-Jones | Zoe Lister-Jones | April 21, 2023 |
Production
editDevelopment
editIn March 2022, it was announced Zoe Lister-Jones would write and direct a comedy series for The Roku Channel, with Dakota Johnson set to executive produce under her TeaTime Pictures banner.[3] In September 2023, The Roku Channel removed the series.[4]
Casting
editUpon the initial announcement, it was announced Zoe Lister-Jones would star in the series.[1] In April 2022, Emily Hampshire, Charlene McNabb, Whitmer Thomas, Tymika Tafari and Amar Chadha-Patel had joined the cast of the series.[5]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in April 2022 in Toronto.[6]
Reception
editReview aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 100% of ten reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.3/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "A superb showcase for Zoe Lister Jones, Slip doesn't trip on its metaphysical concept and delivers an entertaining rumination on the road not taken."[7] Slip was nominated twice for the 39th Independent Spirit Awards for Best New Scripted Series and Zoe Lister-Jones, Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series.
References
edit- ^ a b Davis, Colin (March 23, 2022). "Brand-new Roku Original "Slip" set to start production". Roku. Archived from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – Slip on Roku". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (March 23, 2022). "Zoe Lister-Jones Sets Comedy Series 'Slip' At Roku From Dakota Johnson's TeaTime & Boat Rocker". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ White, Peter (September 7, 2023). "Christoph Waltz's 'Most Dangerous Game' & Zoe Lister-Jones' 'Slip' Among Shows Removed By Roku". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ White, Peter (April 26, 2022). "Emily Hampshire Joins Zoe Lister-Jones' Roku Comedy Series 'Slip'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ Lister-Jones, Zoe (April 25, 2022). "here we go #sliptheseries @teatime.pictures @therokuchannel". Instagram. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ "Slip". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 1, 2024.