With its premiere on February 8, 2019, on Hulu, “PEN15” is a comedic TV series created by Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, and Sam Zvibleman. The show, with Erskine and Konkle as executive producers, was given the green light for a second season by Hulu in May 2019, featuring fourteen episodes. The first half of the second season was released on September 18, 2020. However, it was announced in November 2021 that the second season would be the final season of the series.
“PEN15” portrays Erskine and Konkle, both 31 at the start of the first season, playing themselves at 13 years old in the year 2000. The show humorously depicts the challenges of middle school, with real 13-year-olds surrounding them, capturing the essence of the ups and downs of teenage life, as well as the awkwardness and humor of those formative years.
The title “PEN15” derives from a school prank, referencing the act of tricking someone into writing “PEN15” on their hands by pretending it’s an invitation to join the “Pen 15 Club”. The cancellation news for “PEN15” was confirmed in November 2021, marking the end of the series.
The main cast, including Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Mutsuko Erskine, Richard Karn, Taylor Nichols, Melora Walters, Taj Cross, and Dallas Liu, delivered stellar performances in their respective roles in the series.
You can currently watch “PEN15” on Hulu, or rent or purchase it from platforms like Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu. Maya Erskine, who portrayed a fictional 13-year-old version of herself, was 32 years old during her time on the show, showcasing her acting skills and comedic timing.
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