

On the Verge
2021-09-06 · 30 min / episode · ★ 4.8
Four women, a chef, a single mom, an heiress, and a job seeker dig into love and work, with a generous side of midlife crises, in pre-pandemic LA.
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- Creators
- Julie Delpy
- Production companies
- The Film TV, Canal+
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Canceled
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Julie DelpyJustine
Sarah JonesYasmin
Elisabeth ShueAnne
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