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B Positive (TV Series 2020–2022) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
B Positive: Created by Marco Pennette. With Annaleigh Ashford, Thomas Middleditch, Darryl Stephens, Linda Lavin. Newly divorced dad Drew faces finding a kidney donor and is at the end of his rope and his hope when he runs into Gina, a rough-around-the edges woman from his past who volunteers her own.
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- 2020-11-05
- Comedy, Drama
- 22
Faced with finding a kidney donor, newly divorced dad Drew is at the end of his rope when he runs into Gina, a rough-around-the edges woman from his past who volunteers her own. Together they form an unlikely bond and begin a journey that will change both of their lives.
May 11, 2024 · The main characters are portrayed by Annaleigh Ashford, Thomas Middleditch, Kether Donohue, Darryl Stephens, Linda Lavin, Sara Rue, Izzy G., and David Anthony Higgins. Here's a closer look at the characters and the actors who portray them. The most popular cast member today is Rosa Salazar (Adriana).
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B Positive is about a therapist and newly divorced dad who is faced with finding a kidney donor when he runs into a rough-around-the-edges woman from his past who volunteers her own. Together they form an unlikely bond and begin a journey that will change both of their lives.
Main
1. Thomas Middleditch as Drew Dunbar 2. Annaleigh Ashford as Gina Dabrowski 3. Kether Donohue as Gabby 4. Sara Rue as Julia Dunbar(season 1, guest - season 2) 5. Izzy G as Maddie Dunbar(season 1, recurring season 2) 6. Terrence Terrell as Eli Russell 7. Linda Lavin as Norma Goldman(season 2, recurring season 1) 8. Darryl Stephens as Gideon(season 2, recurring season 1) 9. David Anthony Higgins as Jerry Platt(season 2, recurring season 1)
Recurring
1. Bernie Kopell as Mr. Knudsen(season 1) 2. Briga Heelan as Samantha Turner(season 1) 3. Jason Kravitsas Dr. Baskin 4. Adam Chambers as Paul 5. Rosa Salazar(season 1) and Michelle Ortiz (season 2) as Adriana 6. Hector Elizondo as Harry Milton(season 2) 7. Jane Seymour as Bette(season 2) 8. Ben Vereen as Peter Morgan(season 2) 9. Priscilla Lopez as Meredith Milton(season 2) 10. Jim Beaver as Spencer Williams(season 2) 11. Anna Maria Horsford as Althea Ludlum(season 2) 12. D.B. Sweeneyas Bert...
Development
The series was among the 14 pilots ordered by CBS in February 2020 and was fast tracked to series the following March, as the pilot had already been completed before production at Warner Bros. Television was suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic. The pilot was the only pilot completed for the 2020–21 television season for any of the broadcast networks in advance of the upfronts. On May 8, 2020, CBS picked up the series. On October 26, 2020, Jim Patterson joined the series as an executive produce...
Casting
On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Annaleigh Ashford had been cast in the pilot. On March 2, 2020, it was announced that Kether Donohue and Sara Rue had joined the cast. The following day, it was announced that Thomas Middleditch had joined the cast. Alongside the series picked up announcement, it was reported that Kamryn Kunody was cast in a starring role. On August 11, 2020, Maggie Elizabeth Jones joined the cast in a recasting, replacing Kunody. On September 25, 2020, Terrence Ter...
Filming
Production for the first season concluded on April 16, 2021.
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 87% with an average rating of 6.12/10, based on 15 reviews. The website's critical consensus states, "B Positive's familiar sitcom trappings are elevated by its charming cast—especially the weird and winsome comedic stylings of Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Nielsen Ratings
Based on average total viewers per episode of B Positive on CBS:
Linda Lavin. Norma 34 Episodes 2022. Briga Heelan. Samantha 34 Episodes 2022. Darryl Stephens. Gideon 34 Episodes 2022. Bernie Kopell. Mr. Knudsen 34 Episodes 2022. David Anthony Higgins. Jerry 34...
Sep 1, 2021 · B Positive Promotes Linda Lavin and 2 Others — Plus, Meet the 6 New Cast Members Joining for Season 2
