The Company You Keep S01
Director: Episodes directed by Ben Younger, Jon Huertas, and Anna Mastro
Cast: Milo Ventimiglia, Catherine Haena Kim, Sarah Wayne Callies, Polly Draper, Tim Chiou, James Saito, Freda Foh Shen, Felisha Terrell, William Fichtner
The Company You Keep – Season 1 is a stylish crime-romance drama adapted from the Korean series My Fellow Citizens! It centers on Charlie Nicoletti (Milo Ventimiglia), a charming con artist enmeshed in a family grift business, and Emma Hill (Catherine Haena Kim), a capable undercover CIA officer from a political dynasty. Unbeknownst to each other, a night of passion sets them on a collision course—personal and professional—as Emma pursues the very criminal threats tied to Charlie’s family secrets. Wikipediawhattowatch.comEW.comEW.comRotten Tomatoes
Under the direction of Ben Younger, Jon Huertas, and Anna Mastro, the series delivers slick visuals and tightly woven storytelling. The narrative thread explores themes of deception, trust, and loyalty, depicted through a blend of romantic tension and moral complexity. Gadgets 360+1Rotten Tomatoes+1
Ventimiglia brings charismatic depth to Charlie—torn between aspirations for legitimacy and familial obligation—while Kim imbues Emma with intelligence and emotional resolve. The ensemble cast adds texture: Sarah Wayne Callies plays Charlie’s formidable sister Birdie; William Fichtner portrays their father Leo, battling memory loss; Tim Chiou, James Saito, Freda Foh Shen, Felisha Terrell, and Polly Draper round out the family and political stakes with layered performances. Wikipediawhattowatch.comde.wikipedia.orgWikipedia
Critically, the show was well-received: it holds an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 67/100 on Metacritic, with praise for its tonal balance despite early pacing critiques. Audience response was enthusiastic, though the series was canceled after its inaugural season
The Company You Keep – Season 1 is a stylish crime-romance drama adapted from the Korean series My Fellow Citizens! It centers on Charlie Nicoletti (Milo Ventimiglia), a charming con artist enmeshed in a family grift business, and Emma Hill (Catherine Haena Kim), a capable undercover CIA officer from a political dynasty. Unbeknownst to each other, a night of passion sets them on a collision course—personal and professional—as Emma pursues the very criminal threats tied to Charlie’s family secrets. Wikipediawhattowatch.comEW.comEW.comRotten Tomatoes
Under the direction of Ben Younger, Jon Huertas, and Anna Mastro, the series delivers slick visuals and tightly woven storytelling. The narrative thread explores themes of deception, trust, and loyalty, depicted through a blend of romantic tension and moral complexity. Gadgets 360+1Rotten Tomatoes+1
Ventimiglia brings charismatic depth to Charlie—torn between aspirations for legitimacy and familial obligation—while Kim imbues Emma with intelligence and emotional resolve. The ensemble cast adds texture: Sarah Wayne Callies plays Charlie’s formidable sister Birdie; William Fichtner portrays their father Leo, battling memory loss; Tim Chiou, James Saito, Freda Foh Shen, Felisha Terrell, and Polly Draper round out the family and political stakes with layered performances. Wikipediawhattowatch.comde.wikipedia.orgWikipedia
Critically, the show was well-received: it holds an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 67/100 on Metacritic, with praise for its tonal balance despite early pacing critiques. Audience response was enthusiastic, though the series was canceled after its inaugural season