‘Brothers’ pairs Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in a fictionalised sitcom
Apple TV’s “Brothers” stars Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as lightly fictionalised versions of themselves. The meta-comedy draws on their real-life friendship, their earlier work together on “True Detective” and a storyline about the possibility that they share the same parents.
“Brothers” is a meta-comedy starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey as gently self-satirising fictional versions of themselves.
The sitcom draws on the actors’ real-life friendship and their previous co-starring roles, including the first season of “True Detective.” Its story also incorporates the possibility that Harrelson and McConaughey may be related through their parents.
“Brothers” is available on Apple TV.
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What audience expectations does the series create by linking itself to “True Detective”?
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