Room 104

About Room 104

Room 104 is an American anthology television series that was released in 2017 on HBO, created by Jay and Mark Duplass. The series is set in a single room of a typical American motel, Room 104, with each episode featuring a different story and characters interacting in this space. The series is celebrated for its unique narrative style, exploring a diverse merger of genre, tone, and time period.

Making / Production

The unique concept of 'Room 104' was masterminded by creators and executive producers Mark and Jay Duplass. Each episode was shot within a few days on a soundstage located in Los Angeles, using only a modest budget. The directors and writers vary between episodes, embracing the essence of an anthology series.

Actors

• James Van Der Beek starred in the episode 'Shotgun,' playing a man named Scott who has a romantic encounter in the room. Van Der Beek effectively portrays the complexity of his character, providing a captivating performance.
• Hugo Armstrong delivered an exceptional performance in the episode 'My Love,' as his character interacts with his past as an elderly man, showing a powerful and emotional range.
• Jay Duplass, besides being one of the creators of the show, also starred in the episode 'Arnold,' portraying a character conversing with a smart house that takes control of things.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite having a set location in every episode, a wide array of genres are explored, ranging from horror and thriller to comedy and drama.
• Each episode of 'Room 104' was produced over a span of just three days.
• In each season, one story is told in two parts – the only narrative link throughout the entire series.

Awards

'Room 104' has not received any major awards as of yet.

Quotes

• "This room is the best thing that ever happened to me." - Episode 'Voyeurs'
• "I'm a time traveler, and this room is a kind of vessel." - Episode 'The Knockandoo'
• "People might surprise you." - Episode 'Ralphie'

Music, Soundtrack

• Music and score play a key role in the series, with each episode essentially requiring a different sound. Julian Wass predominantly composed the show's music.
• The series features a blend of original score and licensed tracks to fit with the story's time period and mood of each episode.