Room 104 (HBO)
Anthology series set in a single hotel room
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About Room 104 (HBO)
Released: 2017
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 4 Seasons Available (48 Episodes)
Cast
Orlando Jones, Tony Todd, Melonie Diaz, Jay Duplass, Philip Baker Hall, Rainn Wilson, Michael Shannon, Judy Greer, Mahershala Ali, Luke Wilson, Mark Duplass, Kevin Nealon, Linda Lavin, Gary Cole, Lily Gladstone, Benjamin Papac, Christine Woods, Eric Edelstein, Dave Bautista, Ethan Kent, Gavin Kent, Desean Terry, Ross Partridge, Jillian Bell, Jordyn Lucas, Kendra Carelli, Kevin McKidd, Kevin Nolan, Leonardo Nam, Logan Miller, Melissa Fumero, Natasha Perez, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Shannon Purser, Suzanne Nichols, Luke Wilson, Melonie Diaz, Gary Cole, Lily Gladstone, Linda Lavin, Mark Duplass
About Room 104 (HBO)
"Room 104" is an American television anthology series created and produced by Jay and Mark Duplass. The show, which premiered on HBO in 2017, is set entirely in one room of a typical American motel, providing a peek into the lives of the diverse characters who pass through Room 104. Each episode acts as an individual short film, covering genres such as drama, comedy, science fiction, and horror.
Making / Production
The series is a production of Duplass Brothers Productions, and each episode is written by a different writer, allowing for a broad range of styles and voices. The Duplass Brothers have used this approach to explore diverse stories and characters, while maintaining a consistent location as a unifying factor.
Actors
- Jay Duplass: Featured in several episodes, Jay has played diverse characters ranging from a cult member to a grieving husband, showcasing his versatility.
- Karan Soni: Known for his role in episode "The Internet". Soni plays an entrepreneur struggling to explain the internet to his mother over the phone.
- Hugo Armstrong: Shines in the episode "Red Tent", portraying a man whose life takes a strange turn when he witnesses bizarre rituals.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Although the series takes place in a single room, the set is frequently redecorated and redesigned to reflect the room's transformations over time.
- The series encompasses various eras, with storylines taking place anywhere from the late 19th century to the distant future.
Awards
While "Room 104" hasn't won any major awards, it has been praised for its unique concept and narrative versatility, receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Quotes
- "This place is not what it seems." - Various Characters
- "Every room tells a story, you just need to listen." - Narrator
Music, Soundtrack
- Music for Room 104 is composed by Julian Wass, bringing different moods to each episode with his versatile scoring.
- The eerie theme music that kicks off each episode sets the tone for the unsettling and unexpected stories that unfold in Room 104.
About Room 104 (HBO)
Room is an engaging series, showcasing a variety of stories, characters, and genres within one room at a motel.
