One Day at a Time (season 2)

One Day at a Time (season 2)
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Starring
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 13
Release
Original network Netflix
Original release January 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Season chronology

The second season of the American comedy-drama web television series One Day at a Time premiered on Netflix on January 26, 2018, at 12:00 am PST worldwide. It consists of thirteen episodes, each between 26–35 minutes. The series is a re-imagination of the original CBS sitcom of the same name (1975–1984).[1] It was developed by Gloria Calderon Kellett and Mike Royce, with Norman Lear serving as an executive producer.[2] Pamela Fryman directed the first episode of the season "This Is It".[3] It was filmed in Los Angeles, California at Sony Pictures Studios in Stage 25.[4] The series was shot in front of a studio audience with a multiple-camera setup.

Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gómez, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rita Moreno are part of the main cast.[5][6] The series revolves around a Cuban-American family living in the United States. Justina Machado stars as Penelope Alvarez, a United States Army Nurse Corps veteran, who is working as a nurse. With the help of her Cuban mother, Lydia Riera, she is raising two children: Elena and Alex.

The season has received continued critical acclaim since its release. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 100% of approval and certified it fresh, based on 17 reviews, meanwhile on Metacritic the season has a score of 88 based on six critics, indicating universal acclaim.

Plot

In the second season, Penelope continues to deal with her PTSD, while getting back into the dating scene. Elena gets a non-binary girlfriend, Syd. Lydia and Schneider reveal neither of them are legal U.S. citizens, and therefore both take their citizenship tests. Towards the end of the season, Lydia suffers a stroke, and begins to hover between life and death, however ultimately survives.

Cast and characters

Justina Machado.
Rita Moreno.
Stephen Tobolowsky.

Main

  • Justina Machado as Penelope Riera Alvarez, a United States Army Nurse Corps and mother of Alex and Elena.
  • Todd Grinnell as Dwayne Schneider, the rich landlord of the building.
  • Isabella Gomez as Elena Maria Alvarez Riera Calderón Leytevidal Inclan, the activist teenage daughter of Penelope.
  • Marcel Ruiz as Alejandro "Alex" Alberto Alvarez Riera Calderon Leytevidal Inclan, the son of Penelope.
  • Rita Moreno as Lydia Riera, a faithful Cuban, Penelope's mother and grandmother of Elena and Alex.
  • Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Leslie Berkowitz, Penelope's boss and Lydia's love interest.

Recurring

  • Eric Nenninger as Scott, Penelope's co-worker.
  • Haneefah Wood as Jill Riley, Penelope's friend.
  • Mackenzie Phillips as Pam Valentine, the leader of Penelope's female veteran therapy group.
  • Judy Reyes as Ramona, Penelope's friend from the therapy group.
  • Tony Plana as Berto Riera, Lydia's late husband.
  • Ed Quinn as Max Ferraro, a military veteran, EMT, and Penelope's boyfriend.
  • Sheridan Pierce as Syd, Elena's girlfriend who identifies as non-binary.

Guest

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
141"The Turn"Pamela FrymanGloria Calderon Kellett & Mike RoyceJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Penelope worries about changes she sees in Alex, who gets in trouble at school. Elena wonders if others are misidentifying her based on her appearance.
152"Schooled"Pamela FrymanBecky Mann & Audra SielaffJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
When juggling family, work and college proves too much for Penelope, Schneider offers her a way to sharpen her focus and improve her test grades.
163"To Zir, With Love"Phill LewisSebastian JonesJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Lydia gives Elena advice on approaching her crush. After running into a hunky Army buddy who's also single again, Penelope rethinks her dating rules.
174"Roots"Phill LewisDan SignerJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Elena is horrified to learn that her grandmother does not vote. Penelope teaches her son all her tricks on how to save money at the movie theater.
185"Locked Down"Phill LewisDan Hernandez & Benji SamitJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Penelope's furtive date at home with Max is interrupted when a neighborhood lockdown brings the rest of the family back early.
196"Work Hard, Play Hard"Pamela FrymanAndy RothJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
To teach Alex the value of a dollar, Penelope forces him to take a summer job at her workplace. Meanwhile, Elena finds a way to get paid for her hobby.
207"Exclusive"Pamela FrymanDebby WolfeJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Lydia learns Dr. Berkowitz is going to the opera without her. When Schneider asks if she and Max are exclusive, Penelope realizes it is time for a talk.
218"What Happened"Phill LewisSebastian Jones & Andy RothJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Penelope recalls Elena's birth in 2001, shortly before the September 11 attacks, and how an unexpected turn of events drastically changed the life plans she and her husband had made.
229"Hello, Penelope"Phill LewisMichelle Badillo & Caroline LevichJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Penelope unwisely stops taking her antidepressants to spare herself the embarrassment of having to tell Max that she takes them.
2310"Storage Wars"Kimberly McCulloughBecky Mann & Audra SielaffJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
As Schneider's trainee, Elena learns there is more to being a building super than fixing things. Penelope battles Lydia over the space in their garage.
2411"Homecoming"Pamela FrymanMichelle Badillo, Caroline Levich & Debby WolfeJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
At the kids' school dance, Elena tries to appear popular in front of Syd, and chaperones Penelope and Max reach a milestone in their relationship.
2512"Citizen Lydia"Gloria Calderon KellettDan Hernandez, Benji Samit & Dan SignerJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
Lydia and Schneider take their U.S. citizenship tests. Penelope wonders if she'd be willing to have another child to fulfill Max's wish to be a dad.
2613"Not Yet"Pamela FrymanGloria Calderon Kellett & Mike RoyceJanuary 26, 2018 (2018-01-26)
A medical emergency brings bedside visits, admissions of regret, moments of realization, declarations of love and an out-of-body experience.

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the sophomore season has an approval rating of 100% based on 17 reviews with an average rating of 9.25/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "One Day at a Time breathes fresh life into the classic Norman Lear original with a lively, sharp, and proudly old-school sitcom bolstered by a surfeit of heart and terrific performances from Rita Moreno and Justina Machado."[7] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave the season a score of 88, indicating universal acclaim.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 22, 2016). "'One Day At A Time': Justina Machado To Play The Lead In Netflix Series Remake". Deadline.
  2. ↑ "Netflix Orders 'One Day At A Time' Latino Remake Series Co-Starring Rita Moreno". Deadline. January 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2016). "Pam Fryman Sets 3 Pilot Directing Gigs". Deadline.
  4. ↑ "One Day at a Time Taping: Take Two - LezWatchTV". 3 August 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2016). "'One Day At a Time': Stephen Tobolowsky Cast In Netflix Latino Family Remake". Deadline.
  6. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 19, 2016). "'One Day At a Time': Todd Grinnell Cast As Schneider In Netflix Series Remake". Deadline.
  7. ↑ "One Day at a Time: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes. January 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  8. ↑ "One Day at a Time: Season 2 Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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