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TV-141 Season, Drama, Family, Romance, 2026
Malcolm is a pastor and recently widowed dad of three. Lori is freshly divorced with two teens. Their families once did everything together, but now Malcolm and Lori must navigate their newly minted singledom, parenthood and the complexities of Malcolm being a modern-day pastor. Is this the beginning of a love story? It’s not like that. Or is it?
Creators: Ian Deitchman, Kristin Robinson
Starring: Scott Foley, Erinn Hayes, J.R. Ramirez, Leven Miranda, Cassidy Paul, Cary Christopher, Caleb Baumann, Liv Lindell
MEET THE CAST
Scott Foley
Pastor Malcolm Jeffries
Malcolm felt called to his faith at a young age. He met his wife Jenny at Grace Community Church and has led that congregation for years. Since Jenny's sudden passing, Malcolm has felt unmoored - as a grieving husband, as a doting father and as a pastor. Lori, his wife's best friend, has been his rock through it all. But is Malcolm catching romantic feelings for her? It's not like that. Or is it?
Erinn Hayes
Lori Soto
Lori is a loving mother of two and a PR executive who is fresh on the heels of divorce. She pours her energy into her children and her work to avoid thinking too much about her new single life or the loss of her best friend, Jenny. Over her own summer of change, Lori has grown close to Malcolm, as they have leaned on each other to create a sense of normalcy for themselves and their children.
J.R. Ramirez
David Soto
David is Lori's accomplished, ambitious and emotionally insecure ex-husband. Self-described as a "grass is always greener kind of guy," David worries that his long-brewing decision to leave his wife and kids might have been impulsive, especially since he pulled the trigger shortly after Jenny passed away. A devoted father with a good heart, David's trying to figure out what he really wants for himself.
Leven Miranda
Flora Jeffries
Flora is Malcolm's oldest child (15). A sensitive soul, Flora has become withdrawn, questioning her own faith since her mother passed away. Over the season she turns to journaling and music to channel her grief. Along the way she finds solace, companionship and possibly something more with Lori's son, Merritt.
Cassidy Paul
Penelope Jeffries
Penelope is Malcolm's middle child (13). She is a "girly girl" who's reveling in her new position in the popular clique, a shift at school that is a direct result of the grief she is and isn't processing. She no longer feels close to Casey, her childhood best friend, whom she started to pull away from after the death of her mother.
Cary Christopher
Justin Jeffries
Justin is Malcolm's youngest child (9). Dubbed "dad's good little boy" by his sisters, Justin is the peacekeeping, good-hearted center of the family, and the most devout of the Jeffries children. At school he has become the target of a bully. At home he finds solace in cooking which is also how he stays connected to his late mother.
Caleb Baumann
Merritt Soto
Merrit is Lori and David's oldest child (16). Athletic and intense, he is a high school wrestler who is struggling deeply with his parents' recent divorce. On the outside he remains stoic, in part to protect his younger sister, but on the inside, he longs for someone to understand just how much he's hurting.
Liv Lindell
Casey Soto
Casey is Lori and David's daughter (13). A bright and funny young woman, Casey is also a bit of a tomboy who, despite social pressure, is determined to stay true to herself. She is weathering her parent's divorce a little better than her brother, but she struggles with the fact that Penelope ghosted her over the summer.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The Heart of the Story
A look behind the scenes at the making of 'It's Not Like That'.
Meet the Family
Getting to know the cast and characters of the series.
Finding Faith
Exploring the themes of faith and redemption in the show.
Moments of Grace
Capturing the emotional core of the series.
RESOURCES
Faith and Grief
ft. Pastors Faith Eury Cho & Chris Durso What happens to faith when things get hard? An honest conversation about faith in the middle of loss.
The Complexities of Life & Ministry
ft. Pastor Jonathan Pitts What does it look like to lead a church while grieving? Exploring the tension between ministry and personal loss.
It's Not Like That: Navigating Change, Grief, and Grace With God
In this eight-lesson Bible reading plan, you’ll explore themes from each episode of “It’s Not Like That.” These lessons include topics like grief, grace, taking risks and more.
Family Resource Guide
How to talk to your kids about their mental health from The Kids Mental Health Foundation.
The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Wonder Project's "It's Not Like That" has partnered with The Kids Mental Health Foundation to provide free expert-created resources that help families start conversations about the topics explored in the show. Visit their dedicated page for the discussion guide, resources, and more.
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