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PEN15

  • TV Series
  • 2019–20212019–2021
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
10K
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POPULARITY
461
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Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in PEN15 (2019)
Pen15 is an R-rated "traumedy" set in middle school as it really happened in the year 2000. Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine play versions of themselves as thirteen year old outcasts, surrounded by actual thirteen year olds. In this world, seventh grade never ends and the pains of growing up are inevitable.
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Comedy

The comedic story of middle school seen through the eyes of two 7th grade girls dealing with the awkwardness of being a teenager.The comedic story of middle school seen through the eyes of two 7th grade girls dealing with the awkwardness of being a teenager.The comedic story of middle school seen through the eyes of two 7th grade girls dealing with the awkwardness of being a teenager.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
10K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
461
92
  • Creators
    • Anna Konkle
    • Maya Erskine
    • Sam Zvibleman
  • Stars
    • Maya Erskine
    • Anna Konkle
    • Melora Walters
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  • Creators
    • Anna Konkle
    • Maya Erskine
    • Sam Zvibleman
  • Stars
    • Maya Erskine
    • Anna Konkle
    • Melora Walters
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 195User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in PEN15 (2019)
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    Bob Odenkirk and Anna Konkle at an event for PEN15 (2019)
    Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in PEN15 (2019)
    Bjorgvin Arnarson, Alex Robles, Maya Erskine, and Anna Konkle in Jacuzzi (2021)
    Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Marcelle LeBlanc, Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson, and Sadie Stanley in Jacuzzi (2021)
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    Maya Erskine
    Maya Erskine
    • Maya Ishii-Petersas Maya Ishii-Peters…
    25 episodes25 eps • 2019–2021
    Anna Konkle
    Anna Konkle
    • Anna Koneas Anna Kone…
    24 episodes24 eps • 2019–2021
    Melora Walters
    Melora Walters
    • Kathy Koneas Kathy Kone
    22 episodes22 eps • 2019–2021
    Mutsuko Erskine
    • Yuki Ishii-Petersas Yuki Ishii-Peters
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2021
    Taylor Nichols
    Taylor Nichols
    • Curtis Koneas Curtis Kone
    18 episodes18 eps • 2019–2021
    Taj Cross
    Taj Cross
    • Samas Sam
    17 episodes17 eps • 2019–2021
    Dylan Gage
    Dylan Gage
    • Gabeas Gabe
    16 episodes16 eps • 2019–2021
    Dallas Liu
    Dallas Liu
    • Shuji Ishii-Petersas Shuji Ishii-Peters
    14 episodes14 eps • 2019–2021
    Tony Espinosa
    Tony Espinosa
    • Jafeeras Jafeer
    13 episodes13 eps • 2019–2021
    Anna Pniowsky
    Anna Pniowsky
    • Heatheras Heather
    12 episodes12 eps • 2019–2021
    Lincoln Jolly
    Lincoln Jolly
    • Alexas Alex
    11 episodes11 eps • 2019–2021
    Richard Karn
    Richard Karn
    • Fred Petersas Fred Peters
    11 episodes11 eps • 2019–2021
    Sami Rappoport
    Sami Rappoport
    • Beccaas Becca
    11 episodes11 eps • 2019–2021
    Jessica Pressley
    Jessica Pressley
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    10 episodes10 eps • 2019–2021
    Jonah Beres
    Jonah Beres
    • Brandtas Brandt
    9 episodes9 eps • 2019–2020
    Ivan Mallon
    • Ianas Ian
    9 episodes9 eps • 2019–2021
    Brady Allen
    Brady Allen
    • Brendanas Brendan
    8 episodes8 eps • 2019–2020
    Chau Long
    Chau Long
    • Steveas Steve
    8 episodes8 eps • 2020–2021
    • Creators
      • Anna Konkle
      • Maya Erskine
      • Sam Zvibleman
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    The comedic story of middle school seen through the eyes of two 7th grade girls dealing with the awkwardness of being a teenager.
    older actors younger roleshuluhulu originalmiddle schoolteenage girl3 more
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    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The character of Maya's mom, Yuki Ishii-Peters, is played by actress/co-creator Maya Erskine's real-life mother Mutsuko Erskine.
    • Crazy credits
      The title sequence in most of the episodes showed real pictures of Maya and Anna as teenagers. But in "Yuki", they are replaced by pictures of Mutsuko Erskine.
    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Most Underrated Teen Shows (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Demirep
      (Opening Theme) (uncredited)
      Written by Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail, Kathryn Wilcox and Billy Karren
      Performed by Bikini Kill

    User reviews195

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Chill out
    Everyone who complains about the age difference clearly isn't getting the joke. Remember body doubles exist and are used! The whole mentality of growing up at that time is there. They captured it. I'm 14 again watching this. Good stuff!
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    • drwp-91941
    • Feb 8, 2019

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 筆寫青春
    • Production companies
      • Awesomeness TV
      • Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment
      • Party Over Here
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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