A Million Little Things

About 'A Million Little Things'

'A Million Little Things' is a drama television series that focuses on a close-knit group of friends living in Boston. The group, which seems to have everything going for them, is shocked when their friend Jon, the one who seemed to have the perfect life, unexpectedly passes away. This shocking event leads the friends to reassess their lives, prompting them to realize that there are a million little things that make up a full life. The show cleverly utilizes this central event to interweave a narrative dealing with issues like suicide, depression, adultery, and numerous other social issues. 'A Million Little Things' first premiered on ABC in September 2018.

Making / Production

The series is created by DJ Nash who also serves as an executive producer. Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor, and James Griffiths are some of the other notable people associated with the production of the show. ABC networks handles the distribution of the series.

Actors

• David Giuntoli plays the role of Eddie Saville, a former frontman of a local band who is dealing with issues of adultery. He effectively portrays the struggles and guilt associated with his actions.
• Romany Malco is Rome Howard, an aspiring filmmaker who grapples with depression. Malco brings depth to his portrayal, presenting a moving depiction of mental health struggles.
• Allison Miller plays Maggie Bloom, a clinical psychologist with her own secrets. Miller convincingly portrays the complexity of her character.
• Christina Moses depicts Regina Howard, Rome's wife who is a successful chef and restaurateur. Moses captures the anxieties of her character with commendable naturalness.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The storyline involving a breast cancer diagnosis was informed by creator DJ Nash's friend who went through a similar experience.
• Ron Livingston, who plays the pivotal character Jon who dies unexpectedly, also played a character that committed suicide in the HBO series 'Band of Brothers'.
• Despite being set in Boston, the series is primarily filmed in Vancouver, Canada.

Quotes

• 'Friendship is when people know all about you but like you anyway.'
• 'Sometimes the thing we can't change end up changing us.'
• 'Love, happiness, friendship, guidance... Those are the things that are right with me.'

Music, Soundtrack

• The show frequently features popular music, with artists like Hozier, Florence + the Machine, and The Lumineers being included in the soundtrack.
• The score for the series was provided by Gabriel Mann, adding an emotional and engaging layer to the series narrative.