The Other Two

About The Other Two

"The Other Two" is a comedic TV series that first premiered in 2019. The show focuses on Cary (Drew Tarver) and Brooke Dubek (Heléne Yorke), two struggling adult siblings, who are desperately trying to find their way in life as their 13 year-old brother Chase (Case Walker) attains overnight internet superstardom.

Making/Production

The series is the creation of former "Saturday Night Live" co-head writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider. Their unique sense of humor and keen observation of pop culture are the driving force behind this laugh-out-loud series. The series is produced by Comedy Central and later acquired by HBO Max.

Actors

• Drew Tarver: Portrays Cary Dubek, an aspiring actor struggling to get significant roles and recognition. He plays Cary with a mix of uncertainty and sarcasm that fits well with his character.
• Heléne Yorke: Stars as Brooke Dubek, Cary's older sister who despite her ambition, doesn't know what she wants out of life. Yorke perfectly embodies her character's frantic energy and confusion.
• Case Walker: Portrays Chase Dubek, Cary and Brooke's younger brother who becomes a pop sensation overnight. Walker's innocence and charm make Chase both believable and endearing.
• Molly Shannon: Stars as Pat Dubek, the mother of the Dubek siblings. Shannon gives a heartwarming performance as a mom who will do anything for her children’s success.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The title of the series, "The Other Two," refers to siblings Brooke and Cary, who are usually overshadowed by their younger brother's sudden fame.
• The creators of the show, Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider, are former Saturday Night Live writers.
• Drew Tarver, who plays Cary, actually auditioned for Saturday Night Live in the past, before landing the role in this series.
• When the series moved from Comedy Central to HBO Max, it gained a significant bump in production values and scope.

Awards

The show has received critical acclaim, and was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2020.

Quotes

• "I was an influencer back when that made you a sociopath." - Brooke
• "Chase performed live for the first time... What'd you guys do today?" - Pat
• "I don't even like singing. I just kind of told people I do, and I like the attention." - Chase

Music/Soundtrack

• The show’s catchy theme music is composed by Brett "Leland" McLaughlin, who has written for artists like Troye Sivan and Selena Gomez.
• Several of Chase's songs from within the show, such as "Marry U At Recess," and "My Brother's Gay," have become internet sensations in their own right.
• Apart from these, the series also features a diverse and energetic soundtrack that includes pop hits, indie tracks, and dance music.