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Broadcast date

13-07-2023 • 10 episodes

Season one pulls back the curtain on the filmmaking process from start to finish, offering a unique, 360-look into director Meko Winbush's experience as she directs her first feature film, Gray Matter.

Episodes of this season

1. The Best Kind of Problem

After screening thousands of submissions, Issa, Kumail, and Gina select ten talented female filmmakers for a shot at directing their first feature.

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2. Future Meko's Problem

As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pressures of pre-production.

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3. The Script Problem

After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change throws production for a loop.

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4. The Casting Problem

Issa’s team holds a roundtable to address creative differences on the script. Later, pushback over casting forces Meko to stand up for her vision.

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5. The Tyler Problem

Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.

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6. That's a YOU Problem

After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a heart-to-heart with their director.

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7. The Audio Problem

As shooting begins, animosity grows between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team. Despite the setbacks, Meko tries to stay on schedule.

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8. PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem

As the tight schedule takes a toll on the cast and crew, Meko and the Project Greenlight team feel the pressures of shooting a film and a docuseries.

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9. The Post Problem

As post-production begins, Meko has just 10 weeks to edit her film -- but a health scare threatens to prevent her from crossing the finish line.

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10. Current Meko's Problem

After a disappointing screening, Meko’s mentors offer some sage advice. Later, Meko attends the Gray Matter premiere -- and looks back at her journey.

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This season's cast

Meko Winbush
Self

Issa Rae
Self

Kumail Nanjiani
Self

Gina Prince-Bythewood
Self

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