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- "Lucky Hank" is a new series based on the novel "Straight Man" by award-winning author Richard Russo.
- Bob Odenkirk stars in the comedy-drama as a college professor going through a midlife crisis.
- You can stream "Lucky Hank" on AMC Plus and via live TV services with AMC, like Philo.
After starring in six seasons of "Better Call Saul," actor Bob Odenkirk is returning to the AMC network in a brand-new series called "Lucky Hank." The show is based on a novel written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo. "Lucky Hank" premieres March 19 on AMC, but the first episode is already available to stream on AMC Plus.
The comedy-drama series follows the story of William Henry "Hank" Devereaux Jr., the chair of the English department at a Pennsylvania college, as he navigates a midlife crisis. Just as Hank's world is unwinding into chaos, his wife also begins to question her own choices and where they've led her.
Check out the trailer for 'Lucky Hank'
Bob Odenkirk, best known for is roles in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," stars as Professor Devereaux. He's joined by Mireille Enos, Olivia Scott Welch, Diedrich Bader, Sara Amini, Cedric Yarbrough, and Suzanne Cryer.
"Lucky Hank" is developed by Paul Lieberstein ("The Office'') and Aaron Zelman ("Law & Order"). The show is executive produced by Odenkrik, Lieberstein, Zelman, and Mark Johnson ("Better Call Saul"), among others.
How to watch 'Lucky Hank'
You can watch "Lucky Hank" on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the AMC cable channel and AMC Plus streaming service. The show officially premieres on March 19, but AMC Plus members can already get early streaming access to the first episode.
An AMC Plus subscription costs $9 a month, but you can save $24 a year if you sign up for an annual plan. AMC Plus is also available as an add-on channel to other streaming apps, like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. It also costs $9 a month to add the service to those platforms.
If you want to stream the show as it airs on the AMC cable channel, you can watch "Lucky Hank" through any live TV streaming service that carries the AMC network, including Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
Full channel lineups vary and regular starting prices range from $25 to $70 a month. Philo is the cheapest of the bunch at $25 a month for access to AMC and around 60 total channels.
Can I watch 'Lucky Hank' for free?
You can watch "Lucky Hank" for free if you sign up for an AMC Plus trial. AMC Plus currently offers new subscribers one week of streaming for free.
To watch the entire first season for free, you should wait to sign up until May 7, which is when the season finale is expected to start streaming.
How many episodes will 'Lucky Hank' season one have?
Season one of "Lucky Hank" includes eight episodes. Each episode is about an hour long. New episodes premiere on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the AMC cable channel and AMC Plus streaming service through May 7.
Has 'Lucky Hank' been renewed for season 2?
"Lucky Hank" has not yet been renewed for a second season. Whether or not AMC brings the series back for a second run will likely depend on viewership ratings for the first season.
What book is 'Lucky Hank' based on?
"Lucky Hank" is based on the 1997 book "Straight Man" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Richard Russo. The fiction novel is inspired by Russo's own experiences as a professor.
The series is the third of Russo's novels to be adapted for the screen; his Pulizter winner "Empire Falls" was developed into a miniseries in 2005, and "Nobody's Fool" was made into a movie in 1994.
Is 'Lucky Hank' worth watching?
Early reviews of "Lucky Hank" are positive. As of March 17, the series holds a "96% rating" on Rotten Tomatoes with 23 reviews. Critics praise Odenkirk's performance and the show's authentic portrayal of the characters and themes from the novel.
So far, "Lucky Hank" is a hit with critics and will likely be a treat for fans of the book. It's also actor Bob Odenkirk's first TV role since the finale of "Better Call Saul" in August 2022, so anyone looking forward to seeing the actor at work once again should enjoy the series.