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The Disappointments

The Disappointments

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The Disappointments

2026- 2026

2 Seasons

13 Episodes

6.5(1 votes)

Returning Series

Drama

Comedy

Overview

Three gay men navigate middle age, its trials and triumphs. After the death of a close friend, they must support each other as they examine the idea that maybe things didn't work out exactly as planned.

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Social & External

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Rich Burns

Rich Burns

Ray Russo

James Matthew Campbell

James Matthew Campbell

James Cantwell

Trevor LaPaglia

Trevor LaPaglia

Dwight

Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe

Gary Chen

Creative team

Written by: Rich Burns

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