Firefly Lane has finally arrived on Netflix so here’s what you need to know about the new series.
What is Firefly Lane about?
Firefly Lane follows the friendship of two women across three decades. One’s a shy introvert, the other is loud, boisterous and popular in school. Despite their differences, the two form a bond that endures many milestones throughout each of their complicated lives.
Is Firefly Lane a series?
Firefly Lane is a 10-episode drama series developed by Maggie Friedman for Netflix.
Is Firefly Lane based on a book?
Yes! The show is based on The New York Timesbestselling book of the same name by Kristin Hannah, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Who dies in Firefly Lane?
This is one place where Netflix takes a bit of creative license from the book. major spoiler here! If you’ve read the book, you know that Kate dies at the end of the novel Firefly Lane. But at the end of the Netflix series, Kate is alive and well. The funeral we see is for Kate’s father, Bud Mularkey.
Does Johnny die in Firefly Lane?
The book and the series take slightly different approaches to Johnny’s time in Iraq. In the book, Johnny is gravely injured but survives a bombing. In the series, we know Johnny is in Iraq but we don’t know if Johnny died or not in season 1. We expect to learn even more about Johnny and his condition in season 2.
How many pages are in Firefly Lane?
There are 528 pages in the paperback version of Firefly Lane.
How many books are in the Firefly Lane series?
There are two books in the Firefly Lane series: Firefly Lane and Fly Away.
What book is the sequel to Firefly Lane?
Fly Away is the second book in the series. It delves deeper into Tully’s backstory and her turbulent relationship with her mother.
Where does Firefly Lane take place?
Firefly Lane takes place in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Seattle and the surrounding areas.
Where was Firefly Lane filmed?
Firefly Lane was filmed from September 2019-January 2020 in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Why did Kristin Hannah use the name Mularkey in Firefly Lane?
Mularkey is Kristin Hannah’s paternal grandmother’s maiden name.
When is the Firefly Lane Netflix release date?
All 10 episodes of Firefly Lane were released on Netflix on Feb. 3.
How many episodes of Firefly Lane are there?
There are 10 episodes in season 1.
Has Firefly Lane been picked up for a second season?
Based on the season finale and overwhelming fan response, we knew Netflix would renew the series for season 2! Netflix announced on the renewal of Firefly Lane for season 2 on May 26 via a Zoom video.
Is Firefly Lane a family show? Can I watch with my kids?
Firefly Lane is not suitable for young children. The show is rated TV-MA for sexual situations, drug use, smoking and language.
Who’s in the cast of Firefly Lane?
Katherine Heigl (Tully Hart)
Tully is the ambitious host of The Girlfriend Hour, a local Seattle talk show. She and Kate both pursued journalism careers, one in front of the camera, the other behind it. Heigl also serves as an executive producer on the series. She got her start as a child model at the age of 9 with a Cheerios commercial as her first foray in film and television. Best known for her roles on Roswell and Grey’s Anatomy, Heigl has been married to singer-songwriter Josh Kelley since 2007.
Sarah Chalke (Kate Mularkey)
Kate is a writer/producer in Seattle who worked her way up the ranks with her best friend, Tully, though she later puts her career on hold to start a family. Best known for her roles on Scrubs and as the second Becky Connor on Roseanne, Chalke also voices the character of Beth on the animated series, Rick and Morty.
Ali Skovbye (Young Tully)
Ali Skovbye started her acting career at the grand old age of 4 when she was scouted for a national car commercial. She followed that up with a lead supporting role in a film opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates. Previous credits include You Me Her and The Man in the High Castle. Six Degrees of Separation: Skovbye had a recurring role on When Calls the Heart as Becky, the adopted daughter of Abigail Stanton. Her sister, Tiera Skovbye, stars in the NBC drama Nurses opposite RJ Hatanaka, who also stars in When Hope Calls, a spinoff series of When Calls the Heart.
Roan Curtis (Young Kate)
Roan Curtis had a recurring role on SyFy’s The Magicians. She also guest-starred on Supernatural and Smallville.
Ben Lawson (Johnny Ryan)
Johnny is a producer at the local television station where Kate and Tully get their starts. He battles some personal demons and tries to maintain a professional relationship with Kate but ultimately falls in love with her. In the present, he is now Kate’s estranged husband. The two are trying to navigate their relationship as friends, but come across a few roadblocks along the way. The Australian native recently authored the book To My Country, a love letter to his homeland. Lawson’s credits include Designated Survivor and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings.
Jon-Michael Ecker (Max Brody)
Brody is Tully’s young 20-something fling. The EMT is perfect for the commitment-phobic Tully until circumstances change the dynamic of their relationship. Max is played by Texas-born Jon-Michael Ecker whose father is Brazilian actor Guy Ecker. Ecker earned a degree in Aquatic Biology before deciding to pursue acting. He began his acting career in Latin America before moving back to the States to pursue English-speaking roles. Six Degrees of Separation: Ecker’s father, Guy Ecker, was previously married to actress-singer Nia Peeples who had a guest role in Longmire which also featured actress Beau Garrett, who plays Cloud in Firefly Lane.
Beau Garrett (Cloud)
Cloud is Tully’s mother who lives a carefree life. So carefree, she forgets to be a mom most days and it’s Tully who has to be the parent in the relationship. Unlike Absolutely Fabulous, there’s anything but laughs in this mother-daughter relationship. Garrett’s previous credits include Longmire and The Good Doctor.
Chelah Horsdal (Margie Mularkey)
Margie is Kate’s stereotypical suburban mom. Horsdal’s previous credits include You Me Her, Hell on Wheels and When Calls the Heart. Six Degrees of Separation:Quinn Lord, who plays Margie’s son, (young) Sean in the series, also played Horsdal’s son in The Man in the High Castle.
Paul McGillion (Bud Mularkey)
Bud is Kate’s dutiful father. He appears mostly in flashbacks to the ’70s and ’80s. In a wide divergence from the book, Bud dies in the season 1 finale. Paul McGillion is best known for his roles on Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce and The Flash. Six Degrees of Separation:Beau Garrett, who plays Tully’s mom, Cloud, also appeared with Paul McGillion in Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce.
Is Firefly Lane on Netflix now?
Yes. Firefly Lane premiered on Netflix Feb. 3.
How to watch the Firefly Lane trailer
Netflix debuted the Firefly Lane trailer in early January. Next, everything coming to Netflix in February 2021.
