Girlfriend's Day

A greeting card writer uncovers a conspiracy

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About Girlfriend's Day

Released: 2017

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 10m

Cast
Bob Odenkirk, Amber Tamblyn, Natasha Lyonne, Alex Karpovsky, Stacy Keach, Andy Richter, Ed Begley Jr., David Sullivan, Larry Fessenden, June Diane Raphael, Rich Sommer, Steven Michael Quezada, Echo Kellum, Stephanie Courtney, Toby Huss, Tucker Smallwood, Kevin O'Grady, Nate Mooney

About Girlfriend's Day

Girlfriend's Day is a dark comedy TV show that was released in 2017. The show follows the life of a greeting card writer named Ray Wentworth, played by Bob Odenkirk, who is struggling to find his place in the industry. Ray's life takes a chaotic turn when he becomes involved in a competition to create the perfect card for a new holiday called Girlfriend's Day. As he navigates through his creative block and personal challenges, Ray finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and murder. The show combines humor, suspense, and satire to provide a unique viewing experience in the dark comedy genre.

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Girlfriend's Day is a dark comedy TV show that follows the life of greeting card writer Ray Wentworth. Ray, played by Bob Odenkirk, is a struggling writer who was once known for his skills in crafting heartfelt cards. However, his career takes a downturn as he finds himself experiencing a severe case of writer's block. Ray's world is turned upside down when the government announces a new holiday called Girlfriend's Day, and a competition is launched to find the perfect greeting card for the occasion.

As Ray tries to come up with the winning card, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, deceit, and murder. The show combines elements of black comedy, satire, and suspense to explore the darker side of the greeting card industry and the lengths people will go to in pursuit of success.

Making / Production

Girlfriend's Day was directed by Michael Paul Stephenson and written by Bob Odenkirk and Philip Zlotorynski. The show is a Netflix original production, released exclusively on the streaming platform. The dark comedic tone of the show was carefully crafted to balance humor and suspense, making it a unique addition to the genre.

Actors

  • Bob Odenkirk as Ray Wentworth: The protagonist of the show, Ray is a greeting card writer who experiences a creative block and gets caught up in a dangerous competition.
  • Amber Tamblyn as Jill: Ray's ex-girlfriend and fellow greeting card writer who becomes entangled in the chaos surrounding Girlfriend's Day.
  • Stacy Keach as Sonny: A legendary greeting card writer and Ray's former mentor who adds an intriguing dynamic to the show.
  • Alex Karpovsky as Styvesant: A rival greeting card writer who will stop at nothing to win the Girlfriend's Day competition.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Bob Odenkirk, who also co-wrote the show, is well-known for his role as Saul Goodman in the hit TV series Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul.
  • The plot of Girlfriend's Day was inspired by a real-life tradition of sending greeting cards on Valentine's Day.
  • The show's unique blend of dark comedy and suspense makes it stand out in the genre.

Awards

There are no awards available for Girlfriend's Day at the moment.

Quotes

  • "Writing a beautiful card is like throwing a rock through an antique store window. There's no going back." - Ray Wentworth
  • "In this business, you're either on top or in the way." - Sonny
  • "They say laughter is the best medicine. Well, I don't know about that, but I do know it's a pretty good way to kill somebody." - Styvesant

Music

The music in Girlfriend's Day enhances the overall tone of the show, adding to its dark comedic atmosphere. The soundtrack features a mix of original compositions and licensed songs, carefully selected to complement the scenes and add depth to the storytelling.

Soundtrack

  • "Girlfriend's Day Theme" - Original composition by Mark Noseworthy
  • "Love and Deception" - The Dead Exes
  • "The Battle of Lovers" - The Howling Hex
  • "Murder By Night" - The Mutants