Winter's Cumin' Streaming 24' - The Big Door Prize - Seasons One to Two

Like Sullivan's Crossing, I jumped right in to two back-to-back seasons of The Big Door Prize.

This Apple TV+ comedy series is based on the book of the same name by M. O. Walsh.

Season one begun all the way back in March, 2023. The following month it was renewed for a second season which premiered on April this year. Concluding this week. So I caught up on all episodes in a quick binge.

Apple TV+ have been on a roll lately. They also love the Bridesmaids cast. With Loot concluding recently, likewise for Palm Royale (which has also just been renewed) now The Big Door Prize with Chris O'Dowd.

So what's this 28-30 minute Apple TV+ comedy about? In the quiet, unassuming town of Deerfield, life moves at a gentle pace until a mysterious machine appears in the local general store. This enigmatic device, seemingly arriving out of nowhere, promises to reveal each individual's "Life Potential" with just a simple consultation. 

As word spreads, curiosity and excitement ripple through the community, drawing townsfolk from all walks of life to test their fate.

The machine's predictions, delivered through cryptic messages or vivid imagery, range from specific career paths to more general pronouncements about happiness and fulfillment. This arrival brings profound changes to Deerfield, sparking both hope and chaos. 

Some residents find new purpose and direction, inspired to pursue dreams they had long abandoned, while others face unsettling revelations about their futures. Relationships are tested, secrets are unveiled, and the very fabric of the town is altered as people grapple with the machine's pronouncements.

In season two the machine allows Deerfield's residents a further look into their "Life Potential".

Alongside O'Dowd the series stars, Gabrielle Dennis, Damon Gupton, Josh Segarra, Sammy Forulas, Djouliet Amara, Ally Maki and Crystal R. Fox.

The series is filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. With a third season still in limbo. Apple TV+ also have Loot's future still up in the air, so hopefully we will have news soon.

This was a super easy watch of both seasons. All twenty episodes are streaming now on Apple TV+ which also just launched the buzz worthy series Presumed Innocent with Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Sabich, whilst Dark Matter with Aussie Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen. So there is a lot to catch up on, on Apple TV+.