The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey | Apple TV+

Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker, Ptolemy Grey is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager Robyn. When they learn about a treatment that will restore Ptolemy’s dementia-addled memories, it begins a journey toward shocking truths.

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey | Apple TV+
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey | Apple TV+

“The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” stars Samuel L. Jackson as Ptolemy Grey, an ailing man forgotten by his family, by his friends, and by even himself. Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker and on the brink of sinking even deeper into a lonely dementia, Ptolemy is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager Robyn, played by Dominique Fishback. When they learn about a treatment that can restore Ptolemy’s dementia-addled memories, it begins a journey toward shocking truths about the past, present and future.

The six-episode limited series will debut will debut globally Friday, March 11 on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

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Release date

March 11, 2022

Production Company

Apple Studios

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson,  Dominique Fishback, Cynthia Kaye, Damon Gupton, McWilliams, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Walton Goggins, Omar Miller

Executive Producers

Samuel L. Jackson, Walter Mosley, Diane Houslin, Ramin Bahrani, Eli Selden, David Levine

Official Trailer

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

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EPISODE 6

Ptolemy

Ptolemy must settle all scores and make peace with his past—before he loses his memories once and for all.

Premiere Date: April 8, 2022

EPISODE 5

Nina

Ptolemy looks to his longtime friend and lawyer to help protect Robyn. A family gathering in Reggie’s honor brings both healing and confrontation.

Premiere Date: April 1, 2022

EPISODE 4

Coydog

After unearthing a long-forgotten treasure, Ptolemy makes a plan. Later, he meets with a friend of Reggie’s and learns revelatory details.

Premiere Date: March 25, 2022

EPISODE 3

Sensia

Ptolemy begins treatment to restore his memories, drifting in and out of fever dreams about his life as Robyn keeps vigil at his side..

Premiere Date: March 18, 2022

EPISODE 2

Robyn

Kicked out by Niecie, Robyn moves in with Ptolemy and accompanies him to a doctor’s appointment for an experimental treatment.

Premiere Date: March 11, 2022

EPISODE 1

Reggie

Ptolemy Grey’s memory is getting worse. After learning his grand-nephew is no longer there for him, Ptolemy’s niece assigns him a new caretaker.

Premiere Date: March 11, 2022