---
title: "A Million Little Things"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-million-little-things-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 81499
imdb_id: "tt7608248"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 87
runtime_minutes: 42
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 152
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# A Million Little Things (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-million-little-things-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Million Little Things is a television series centered on a group of friends living in Boston. The narrative follows these individuals as they navigate feelings of being stuck in their respective lives. The premise of the show is set into motion when the group experiences an unexpected wake-up call following the sudden death of one of their friends. This event serves as the primary catalyst for the developing story, prompting the remaining members of the group to reevaluate their personal circumstances and their connections to one another. The series focuses on the emotional dynamics and the shared experiences of these characters as they process their loss and confront the challenges of their daily lives. By exploring how this tragedy impacts their collective bond, the show examines the complexities of friendship and personal growth within the context of the group's history. The program remains focused on the evolving relationships between the characters as they attempt to move forward after their significant and unforeseen life change.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A group of Boston friends reevaluates their lives following the sudden death of a close companion."

### Why Watch
- explores deep friendship
- relatable life struggles

### Caveats & Content Note
- heavy emotional themes
- slow pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The series deals with mature themes including grief and mental health.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: emotional, dramatic, character-driven, sentimental

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (17 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 87
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (9%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 79 (91%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: D.J. Nash
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Giuntoli** as *Eddie Saville*
- **Romany Malco** as *Rome Howard*
- **James Roday Rodriguez** as *Gary Mendez*
- **Christina Moses** as *Regina Howard*
- **Allison Miller** as *Maggie Bloom*
- **Grace Park** as *Katherine Saville*
- **Lizzy Greene** as *Sophie Dixon*
- **Tristan Byon** as *Theo Saville*
- **Chance Hurstfield** as *Danny Dixon*
- **Stephanie Szostak** as *Delilah Dixon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
A group of friends in Boston experiences a life-changing event after one of their own dies unexpectedly.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series is set in Boston.

### Q: What genre is this show?
It is a television drama.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows a group of friends who feel stuck in their lives.

### Q: What triggers the events of the series?
The plot is set in motion by the unexpected death of a friend.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [How Many Zeros Are in a Million, Billion, and Trillion? - ThoughtCo](https://www.thoughtco.com/zeros-in-million-billion-trillion-2312346)
- [1,000,000 - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1,000,000)
- [MILLION Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/million)
- [million - Wiktionary, the free dictionary](https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/million)
- [MILLION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/million)
- [Million - definition of million by The Free Dictionary](https://www.thefreedictionary.com/million)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*