American Classic 2026

Name: American Classic
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Kevin Kline, Jon Tenney, Laura Linney, Len Cariou, Jane Alexander

★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 5 votes Comedy 1 seasons · 8 eps Returning Series

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Created by Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin

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Type: TV series
Year: 2026
Status: Returning Series
Episodes: 8
First aired: Mar 1, 2026
Last aired: Apr 12, 2026
Original language: EN
Origin: US
Networks: MGM+
Genres: Comedy
Updated: Oct 4, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 5 votes
Format: 1 season · 8 episodes
Status: Returning Series
Network: MGM+
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SYNOPSIS (TMDB): "Exiled Broadway star Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater, igniting hope and chaos in his wake. As old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge Richard and the town are transformed by the power of making art."
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Title: American Classic.
Year: 2026.
Genre: Comedy.
Main character: Richard Bean.
Character background: Exiled Broadway star.
Plot: Richard Bean returns to his family's small-town theater. This return ignites hope and chaos. Old loves resurface and buried secrets emerge. Richard and the town are transformed by the

small town ex-girlfriend fame old flame uncle niece relationship narcissist town mayor broadway star public meltdown moving back home

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“An exiled Broadway star returns to his family theater, sparking chaos and hope.”

#broadway-star #small-town-theater #family-run-theater #public-meltdown #comedy-drama

Reasons to watch

It stars Kevin Kline, Laura Linney, and Jon Tenney.
It is created by Michael Hoffman and Bob Martin.
It explores the transformative power of making art in a small town.

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Viewers looking for pure action might find the comedy drama premise less appealing.

Watch it if you enjoy comedy drama television series about theater life and family roots.

It is an American comedy drama television series with a focus on small-town theater and personal transformation.

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Cast

Kevin Kline Richard Bean

Jon Tenney Jon Bean

Laura Linney Kristen Forrest Bean

Len Cariou Linus Bean

Jane Alexander Ethel Bean

Jessica Hecht Polly

Nell Verlaque Miranda Bean

Billy Carter Connor Boyle

Aaron Tveit Troy

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Season 1 · 8 episodes

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E1 Pilot Mytharc Mar 1, 2026
E2 Swan Song Core Mar 1, 2026
E3 Juniper Berries Core Mar 8, 2026
E4 Big Spender Core Mar 15, 2026
E5 Schicklgruber Core Mar 22, 2026
E6 Real Rain Core Mar 29, 2026
E7 Camelot Mytharc Apr 5, 2026
E8 Our Town Mytharc Apr 12, 2026

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American Classic premiered on MGM+.

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It features a notable cast including Kevin Kline, Laura Linney, and Jon Tenney in a comedy drama about a theater star returning home.

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