[1] Created by Zander Lehmann and directed by Jason Reitman,[2] it centers on Valerie (Michaela Watkins), a newly divorced single mother living with her brother Alex (Tommy Dewey) and her daughter Laura (Tara Lynne Barr).

[3] On October 19, 2017, Hulu renewed the series for a fourth and final season[4] with all eight episodes released simultaneously on July 31, 2018.

[16] On October 19, 2017, Hulu renewed the series for a fourth and final season[4] with all 8 episodes being released simultaneously on July 31, 2018.

[17] Rotten Tomatoes gave the first season a 93% rating based on twenty-eight critics’ reviews, with the critical consensus reading, "Jason Reitman's Casual is a funny -- albeit very specific -- look at modern dating, sharpened by edgy dialogue and self-assured performances.

The site's critical consensus reads, "Well-written and solidly acted, Casual offers a profane -- yet profound -- take on life's many challenges".