HBO Max is developing "Six Days To Sunday," a family drama from the creative team behind Netflix's beloved "Grace and Frankie." The project reunites writer-producers Brendan McCarthy and Alex Kavallierou with Marta Kauffman, the "Friends" co-creator whose production company Okay Goodnight backs the series.
The one-hour drama centers on middle-aged siblings navigating fractured marriages, stalled careers, and parental responsibilities as they move back into their family home. McCarthy and Kavallierou, who spent years developing the sardonic humor and emotional depth that defined "Grace and Frankie," bring their expertise in mining comedy from life's messier chapters to this new property.
This marks a significant move for Kauffman, who spent seven seasons establishing "Grace and Frankie" as Netflix's longest-running original series before its 2022 finale. The show became a cultural phenomenon partly because it centered older women with complexity and wit, refusing the television industry's typical dismissal of middle-aged female narratives. McCarthy and Kavallierou's involvement suggests HBO Max intends similar character-driven storytelling, though aimed at a different demographic.
The ensemble family setup taps into a proven genre formula. Networks have found success with multi-generational dramas exploring sibling dynamics and return-home narratives, from "Schitt's Creek" to "Gilmore Girls." Yet the pedigree here is notably strong. Kauffman's track record and her writers' ability to balance comedic moments with genuine emotional stakes could position "Six Days To Sunday" as prestige dramedy material for HBO Max, which has increasingly invested in character-driven limited series and continuing dramas.
The project fits HBO Max's broader strategy of developing serialized dramas with established creative voices rather than relying solely on high-profile IP adaptations