Average Joe (2023 TV series)

Average Joe is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Robb Cullen. It premiered on BET+ on June 26, 2023.

In June 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.

Plot
An everyday plumber named Joe learns that his recently deceased father was working for the Russian mafia and stole $10million and a car from them. The mafia is now looking for Joe and the money.

Cast and characters

 * Deon Cole as Joe Washington
 * Tammy Townsend as Angela Washington
 * Malcolm Barrett as Leon Montgomery
 * Cynthia McWilliams as Cathy Montgomery
 * Michael Trucco as Benjamin "Touch" Tuchawuski
 * Ashani Roberts as Sgt. Pam Talford
 * Kathrine Barnes as Arina
 * Ashley Olivia Fisher as Jennifer Washington
 * Pasha D. Lychnikoff as Nicolai Dzhugashvili

Development
The series was picked up by BET+ on February 7, 2022. In September 2022, it was announced that Eric Dean Seaton would direct the first episode. The series premiered on June 26, 2023.

On June 6, 2024, BET+ renewed the series for a second season.

Casting
In April 2022, Deon Cole was cast in the leading role. The rest of the main cast was revealed on October 20, 2022.

Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the first season of the show garnered a 86% score from critics, a "positive" score. Daniel Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter praised the tone and performances, especially from Deon Cole, Malcolm Barrett and Cynthia McWilliams.