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New Hulu Series 'Unprisoned' Is Based In Southwest Minneapolis

Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo star in "Unprisoned," a show about a complicated mother-father relationship set near Lake Harriet.

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Set in Minneapolis, UnPrisoned "is a half-hour comedy about a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son," says Hulu.
Set in Minneapolis, UnPrisoned "is a half-hour comedy about a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son," says Hulu. (Kelsey Mcneal/Hulu)

MINNEAPOLIS — Hulu's newest series is based on the true story of the show's creator, Minnesota native Tracy McMillan, and her father's struggle to move forward with life after a long prison sentence.

The show features two accomplished stars, Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo. It also happens to be set in southwest Minneapolis, specifically the upscale area around Lake Harriet.

Washington plays Paige Alexander, a relationship therapist and single mom with a Type A personality. Paige is forced to navigate the rocky relationship with her father Edwin (Lindo) after he returns home from federal prison.

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"I wanted to show a family that every person in America would identify with, even though they’re facing very specific circumstances," McMillan told Variety.

"This is at its heart, a father-daughter story. It’s a story about a woman with a teenage son who’s trying to repair the relationship with her dad and everyone can relate to that."

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Watch the trailer for the Minneapolis-set "Unprisoned" at this link.

Hulu subscribers can watch the entire series starting Friday.

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