It's Not Like That
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | January 25, 2026 – present |
It's Not Like That is an American drama television series created by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson. Produced under Wonder Project, it stars Scott Foley and Erinn Hayes.[1][2]
Premise
Freshly divorced Lori and recently widowed minister Malcolm, friends with teens, navigate singlehood while questioning if their longstanding bond hints at a romantic future.
Cast
- Scott Foley as Malcolm
- Erinn Hayes as Lori
- J. R. Ramirez as David
- Caleb Baumann as Merritt
- Cary Christopher as Justin
- Leven Miranda as Flora
- Cassidy Paul as Penelope
- Liv Lindell as Casey
- Tyner Rushing as Jenny
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [3] | Original release date [4] |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Brad Silberling | Ian Deitchman & Kristin Robinson | January 25, 2026 |
| 2 | "New Voices" | Brad Silberling | Ian Deitchman & Kristin Robinson | January 25, 2026 |
| 3 | "Transition Townhomes" | Peter Sollett | Abdi Nazemian | February 1, 2026 |
| 4 | "The Space I Keep For You" | Peter Sollett | Abdi Nazemian | February 8, 2026 |
| 5 | "Cold Salami" | Valerie Weiss | Danielle DiPaolo | February 15, 2026 |
| 6 | "Love Baskets" | Valerie Weiss | Jesikah Suggs | February 22, 2026 |
| 7 | "The Lori Thing" | Rosemary Rodriguez | Adria Baratta | March 1, 2026 |
| 8 | "Hope and Peace and Joy and Love" | Rosemary Rodriguez | Ian Deitchman & Kristin Robinson | March 8, 2026 |
Production
The series was officially commissioned by Amazon Prime Video, with Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson serving as writer and showrunner, while Wonder Project managed the production.[5] The cast is led by Scott Foley, Erinn Hayes and J. R. Ramirez.[6] The cast also includes Caleb Baumann, Cary Christopher, Leven Miranda, Cassidy Paul and Liv Lindell.[7] Filming of the series took place in Atlanta in June 2025.[8]
Release
The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 25, 2026.[9]
References
- ^ "Scott Foley to Star as Modern-Day Minister in Amazon's 'It's Not Like That' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. February 25, 2025.
- ^ "Erinn Hayes Joins Scott Foley In Amazon's 'It's Not Like That'; Brad Silberling To Direct Pilot". Deadline. April 16, 2025.
- ^ "It's Not Like That". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - It's Not Like That on Wonder | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Amazon Gives Cast Contingent Series Order to 'It's Not Like That' From Wonder Project". Variety. November 19, 2024.
- ^ "J.R. Ramirez Joins Erinn Hayes & Scott Foley In Amazon's 'It's Not Like That'". Deadline. May 16, 2025.
- ^ "Amazon's Faith-Based Series 'It's Not Like That' Rounds Out Cast With 5 Series Regulars". Deadline. June 16, 2025.
- ^ "Scott Foley's 'It's Not Like That' Starts Filming in Atlanta in June". The Cinemaholic. May 21, 2025.
- ^ "'It's Not Like That' Starring Scott Foley Sets Wonder Project Release Date, Unveils First-Look Photos". Deadline. December 8, 2025.