(ABC / Craig Sjodin)
Network: ABC.
Episodes: Eight (half-hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: May 17, 2017 — June 27, 2017.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Allison Tolman, Lucas Neff, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Rothbart, Siovhan Christensen, Ayden Mayeri, Andrew Gorell, Sam Hodges (voice), and Ned the dog.
TV show description:
A comedy based on the Animal Media Group web series, the Downward Dog TV show centers on Nan (Tolman), and is narrated by her philosophically inclined and rather forlorn dog, Martin (voiced by Hodges).
Martin tells Nan’s story from the perspective of woman’s best friend. The comedy explores the ups and downs of modern-day human life, through the eyes of a devoted dog.
Nan is trying to negotiate a trying job, as well as her unfair, narcissistic boss, Kevin (Rothbart), while dealing with turmoil in her private life. Sometimes, the tumult distracts her from what Martin considers her priorities.
When he can’t have Nan’s undivided attention, Martin feels isolated and neglected and, as a result, acts out. Consequently, the two attend obedience school, which gives them a fresh perspective on the importance of their relationship.
Meanwhile, Nan is trying establish boundaries with her her ex-boyfriend Jason (Neff), while still retaining him as Martin’s dog walker. Rounding out Nan’s circle is her human best friend and co-worker, Jenn (Howell-Baptiste).
Series Finale:
Episode #8 — Getting Lost
To take a break from the pressures of a major decision at work and the mess she’s made of her life, Nan decides to take a vacation. On the way, she stops by her estranged father’s place in the country, hoping to say hi and go. Instead, she discovers he’s selling the family home. While Nan tries to pack up some childhood treasures, Dad takes Martin for a walk — but Martin, runs off into the woods, hoping to prove he’s wild and free like a wolf. Instead, he discovers he’s not a wolf – he’s a dog who’s lost. (Courtesy of ABC.)
First aired: June 27, 2017.
What do you think? Do you like the Downward Dog TV show? Should it have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
So disappointed when the show was cancelled. It was the best program I had been in years. It always made me laugh & had a positive message. Perhaps it was too good for tv.
I liked the show and my daughter did as well! Why are all the good shows cancelled?????
I really liked this show and my daughter did as well. Why was a funny, unique show cancelled especially when there is so little good programming ???!!!!!
really liked it, bring it back.
They should make more shows like this! Bring it back!!
Disappointed this show was cancelled. I truly enjoyed it.
I LOVED THIS SHOW! PLEASE BRING IT BACK!! AN EXTREMELY GOOD FEELING, AWESOME SHOW!!
I loved this show. Please bring it back.
Really miss this one of a kind show. The cast was great & Martin was my kind of dog. Shame on ABC for not seeing what the rest of us did that this was what a lot of us wanted & still want to see.
Another great show I hope someone else picks up. It was actually different then all the other shows on right now, very funny, love the dog love the cast. Think they captured a dogs point of view perfectly!! Great show and so different from all of the crime drama shows filling the schedules. We need original sitcoms.
Anybody listening!!!!
I am so disappointed this show was cancelled. Truly one of the best shows on TV! Please bring it back to ABC. Lot’s of people loved it!