Good Trouble
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Good Trouble

"Cause your effect."

7.5
Yr 2019
Rt 42m
Status Ended
Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

After moving to The Coterie in Downtown Los Angeles, Callie and Mariana Foster realize that living on their own is not all that it’s cracked up to be.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 83 /100

Good Trouble earned strong praise from television critics who highlighted it as a exemplary model for how to execute a spin-off. Moving past the mold of its predecessor, The Fosters, the series was celebrated as a sexier, messier, and more mature workplace dramedy that successfully establishes its own identity. Critics lauded its earnest portrayal of young adulthood, with some hailing it as a groundbreaking drama tailored specifically to Gen Z audiences.

While mainstream outlets praised the show's engaging characters and realistic depiction of professional peril and personal challenges in Los Angeles, family-focused reviewers noted that the series is geared toward more mature viewers. Some conservative outlets pointed to its frequent inclusion of alcohol, drug use, and moral quandaries as drawbacks, but overall consensus remained largely favorable toward the series' relatable themes and political awareness.

“Good Trouble strikes me almost as TV’s first good Gen Z drama. It’s forthright and earnest, and it wears its politics on its sleeve.”

“This Is How Spin-Offs Are Supposed to Be Done”

“Good Trouble... is sexy where The Fosters was earnest; messy where its predecessor was moral. It’s a blast for it.”

“Good Trouble is what happens when a teen drama transmogrifies into a workplace dramedy — moments of youthful levity between friends become bogged down by triggeringly realistic scenes of professional peril.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hulu
US
Disney Plus
CA • UK
Why fans love it

Good Trouble captures the specific, messy friction of early adulthood in Los Angeles. Callie and Mariana navigate the transition from college-age idealism to the reality of professional life, finding that independence comes with unexpected obstacles. The setting of The Coterie acts as a grounding force, offering a central space where disparate lives overlap.

The show balances a casual, lived-in aesthetic with moments of intentional, occasionally pretentious dialogue that mirrors the self-discovery of its characters. Cierra Ramirez anchors the series as it explores the complexities of building a chosen family in a demanding city. It provides a comforting rhythm, prioritizing empathetic character development over easy answers. The pacing reflects the unpredictability of finding one's footing, making the friction of shared communal living feel like a familiar, shared experience rather than a scripted plot point.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 14
Longest run 88 eps
Cierra Ramirez
Cierra Ramirez
as Mariana Foster
88 episodes
Zuri Adele
Zuri Adele
as Malika Williams
88 episodes
Sherry Cola
Sherry Cola
as Alice Kwan
88 episodes
Bryan Craig
Bryan Craig
as Joaquin Peréz
38 episodes
Emma Hunton
Emma Hunton
as Davia Moss
88 episodes
Tommy Martinez
Tommy Martinez
as Gael Martinez
88 episodes
Josh Pence
Josh Pence
as Dennis Cooper
83 episodes
Priscilla Quintana
Priscilla Quintana
as Isabella Tavez
37 episodes
Show 67 more
Roger Bart as Curtis Wilson 19 episodes Beau Mirchoff as Jamie Hunter 49 episodes Maia Mitchell as Callie Adams Foster 60 episodes Booboo Stewart as Luca Ryusaki 31 episodes Michael Galante as Bryan 9 episodes Nicki Micheaux as Sandra Thompson 8 episodes Charlie Bodin as Josh Mandela 8 episodes Heather Mazur as Angela Miller 11 episodes Daisy Eagan as Joey Riverton 14 episodes Lisandra Tena as Teresa 8 episodes Chloé Wepper as Casey Pierce 13 episodes Juan Antonio as Marcus 9 episodes Amin El Gamal as Cary Plack 8 episodes Nicole Lynn Evans as Gwen Tuckerman 8 episodes J. Mallory McCree as Dom Williams 19 episodes Patrisse Cullors as Patrisse Cullors 8 episodes Melina Abdullah as Melina Abdullah 9 episodes Dustin Ingram as Alex Wood 17 episodes Max Cutler as Sam Higgins 17 episodes Ken Kirby as Benjamin 15 episodes Richard Brooks as Joseph 11 episodes Hailie Sahar as Jazmin Martinez 15 episodes Dhruv Uday Singh as Raj Patil 32 episodes River Butcher as Lindsay Brady 19 episodes Jayson Blair as Tony Britton 15 episodes Shannon Chan-Kent as Ruby 13 episodes Marissa Rivera as Magdalena 'Magda' 12 episodes Zainne Saleh as Sanjana 10 episodes Nabeel Muscatwalla as Derek 12 episodes Nicole Dele as Stacey 10 episodes Kye Tamm as Shaun 10 episodes Sarunas J. Jackson as Isaac Hall 33 episodes Sherri Saum as Lena Adams 10 episodes Teri Polo as Stef Foster 10 episodes Erik Stocklin as Matt 13 episodes Candace Nicholas-Lippman as Yari 11 episodes Iantha Richardson as Tolu 9 episodes Emmett Preciado as Rowan 17 episodes Chris L. McKenna as Marc Rothman 10 episodes Catherine Haena Kim as Nicolette Baptiste 9 episodes Constance Zimmer as Kathleen Gale 18 episodes Terrell Ransom Jr. as Andre 11 episodes Maiara Walsh as Jenna Peréz 15 episodes Craig Parker as Yuri Elwin 13 episodes TJ Linnard as Evan Speck 56 episodes Marcus Emanuel Mitchell as Dyonte 16 episodes Malaya Rivera Drew as Lucia Morales 16 episodes Yasmine Aker as Angelica 18 episodes Izzy Diaz as Will 11 episodes Marisela Zumbado as Tracy 15 episodes Kara Wang as Sumi 48 episodes Lee Chen as Trea Kwan 11 episodes Robert Michael Lee as Alan Kwan 9 episodes Anastasia Leddick as Kelly Campbell 59 episodes Rachel Rosenbloom as Gina Spero 48 episodes Seri DeYoung as Claire Badgely 50 episodes Maisie Klompus as Rachel Boyle 49 episodes Joel Brooks as Morty 10 episodes Garrett M. Brown as Murray 10 episodes Alan Blumenfeld as Morrie 10 episodes Graham Sibley as Silas Thompson 14 episodes Gabriel Tigerman as Dylan Almendros 9 episodes Tetona Jackson as Mabel 11 episodes Miguel Pinzon as Ethan 9 episodes Myko Olivier as Tyler Banks 9 episodes David Terry as Brayden 9 episodes Carina Conti as Riley 9 episodes
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Keywords

los angeles, california spin off young adult casual comforting empathetic pretentious
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 08, 2019
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
42 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
177