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The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh: Release date, Trailer, cast, plot, & what to Expect from Vijay Patel’s Comedy-Drama
Published on September 21, 2024
Amazon Freevee’s highly anticipated new comedy-drama, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, just dropped its first trailer. The trailer gives fans a glimpse into this hilarious and heartwarming story about an Indian family’s chaotic journey to settle in America.
Created by Emmy-nominated Vijal Patel, the show promises to explore the immigrant experience in a way that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable, told through flashbacks from an interrogation room filled with humor and surprising twists.
The recently released trailer teases the wild culture clashes and outrageous interactions the Pradeep family will face, blending comedy with heartfelt moments that viewers won’t want to miss. With Naveen Andrews leading the cast as Mahesh Pradeep, the family’s patriarch, this series is already generating plenty of buzz.
Are you eager to learn more about what The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh has in store? Get ready for an inside look at the cast, juicy plot details, and all the quirky surprises this series promises. And don’t forget—we’re updating this article with new information as it becomes available, so stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Release date & Where to Watch
The original comedy series will premiere all eight half-hour episodes on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. It will be available on Prime Video in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay, Venezuela, and India, and on Amazon Freevee in the US, UK, and Germany.
Plot
Inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated creator Vijal Patel, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh follows the Pradeep family as they navigate their first months in America after moving from India.
The comedy show centers on patriarch Mahesh and matriarch Sudha as they adjust to their new life with their three kids—Bhanu, Kamal, and Vinod.
Told through flashbacks from an interrogation room, the family finds themselves in a series of comedic and surprising entanglements with their polar-opposite neighbors, leading to unexpected twists in their romantic, personal, and professional lives.
Cast
- Naveen Andrews (The Dropout, Lost) as Mahesh Pradeep: Patriarch of the Pradeep family, a brilliant engineer who moved them to America for a business opportunity.
- Sindhu Vee (Starstruck) as Sudha Pradeep: The intelligent and self-assured matriarch, struggling with a feud with her neighbors.
- Sahana Srinivasan as Bhanu Pradeep: Rebellious teen trying to escape her mother's control, drawn to the neighbor’s son.
- Arjun Sriram as Kamal Pradeep: A rule-abiding mama’s boy who sees narcs as heroes.
- Ashwin Sakthivel as Vinod Pradeep: A young boy excited for American life, inspired by Gandhi’s nonviolent approach to bullies.
- Megan Hilty (Smash, Patsy & Loretta) as Janice Mills: A suburban Christian who preaches forgiveness but rarely forgives.
- Ethan Suplee as Jimbo Mills: A friendly “guy’s guy” trying to connect with the Pradeep family.
- Nicholas Hamilton as Stu Mills: The teenage neighbor with a “flannel hottie” vibe, immediately attracting Bhanu.
- Pete Holmes (Crashing) as Dark Suit: A rookie interrogator whose innocence frustrates his partner.
- Romy Rosemont (Big Sky) as Light Suit: A tough, uptight lead investigator on the Pradeep case, nearing retirement.
Official Trailer
The trailer opens with Sudha and her family sitting across from Dark Suit and Light Suit, reflecting on their arrival in America "two years ago." Flashbacks then take viewers through the family's early days in Pennsylvania, highlighting moments like meeting their new neighbors, applying for a loan, finding jobs, and starting school.
Filming
Filmed last summer in Toronto, Canada, Sahana Srinivasan posted a wrap photo on her Instagram, along with a few behind-the-scenes shots with the cast. Take a look below.
Behind the Scenes
The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios. Patel created and wrote the series, and he also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Emmy winners Sara Gilbert and Tom Werner, along with Mandy Summers and Jordana Mollick, are his executive producers. Michael Showalter from Semi-Formal Productions also executive produces and directs the pilot.
