Merry Happy Whatever gets across its “Philly-ness” by making the Quinn men — dad Don and his son Sean (Hayes MacArthur) — rabid Eagles fans.The pair, eldest daughter Patsy (Siobhan Murphy) explains, have a tradition of watching the Eagles game the Sunday before Christmas as the Quinn women (a group that includes High School Musical actress Ashley Tisdale as daughter Kayla) … Siobhan Murphy as Patsy, Don's eldest optimistic and super excited daughter, Mason Davis as Sean Jr., Sean's eldest son who recently became an. Emmy meets about her new job, and loves the offer. Todd tries to fit in with Sean and Don during the game. Kayla and Alan try to reconnect, with Alan wanting to have sex, but Kayla does not. Don returns home for tradition and lets Patsy put the star on the tree. Emmy finds out how Don got her new job, which leads her to leverage her old job to get a better position - which is in London. At the gift exchange, Matt does not propose, embarrassing Emmy. Emmy finds the ring Matt is planning to propose to her with, while Matt becomes unsure he wants to marry Emmy with the troubles they have been recently having. The family learns that Don is dating again and interested in Nancy, who are supportive to him. Kayla Quinn is a lesbian character from Merry Happy Whatever. "Twas the Night Before the 4th Night of Hanukkah". Please help improve this article by editing it. Twas the Night Before the 4th Night of Hanukkah 25m. • Dennis Quaid as Don Quinn, the hard and conservative patriarch of the Quinn family and a deputy sheriff in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Kayla puts her sadness into organizing the family’s yearly caroling night. Not only are fans loving Tisdale as Kayla, but they're also appreciating the depiction of the coming-out experience. Matt returns and proposes to Emmy who accepts and they announce that they will move to London together. The series premiered on Netflix on November 28, 2019, and consisted of eight episodes. In fact, a bunch of fans have tweeted that the moment when Kayla comes out to her entire family reminds them of their own journeys. The gruff but protective patriarch of a tight-knit family feels anything but jolly when his daughter brings her musician boyfriend home for Christmas. Joy gets into a wreck at the mall parking lot with an old lady, who helps her realize to appreciate her family. He always disapproves his children's spouses and does the same with Matt. Emmy Quinn is back in Philly from LA with her boyfriend to meet her family. [13][14], 2019 American comedy streaming television series, "November on @netflix #MerryHappyWhatever", "NOVEMBER 28th!!!!! A Season 2 of Merry Happy Whatever hasn't yet been announced, but if there is one, Tisdale is definitely on board to return. Kayla's journey is filled with both funny moments and heartfelt ones, making it a storyline that's resonating with lots of fans at home. 5. Season 1 of Merry Happy Whatever is on Netflix now. Created by Tucker Cawley. Matt decides to get serious about his music and move back to LA and pursue a solo career. As Pop Sugar noted, Tisdale posted to her Insta story and talked about her role as Kayla in the forthcoming Netflix series Merry Happy Whatever. As with many holiday-themed projects, the sitcom follows a quirky, chaotic family during the week of Christmas. Joy and Todd end up confronting Don telling him that he micro-manages his family, which sends him to LA to try to bring Matt and Emmy together again. Matt asks Don for his blessing to marry Emmy, which he denies. Don takes the family to the mall to search for a gift for Nancy. Release year: 2019. But the celebrations aren't the only reason fans are falling in love with the show: Amid all the yuletide festivities, one of the main characters (Kayla, played by former Disney queen Ashley Tisdale) ends things with her husband and tells her family she's gay. Merry Happy Whatever. 2019 TV-PG 1 Season Sitcoms. Kayla tries to flirt with the female barista, which does not go well. ... Don's quest for a last-minute gift means a family trip to the mall, where Kayla tries to chat up a barista, and Emmy and Matt squabble over finances. Matt learns he has been chosen for a huge gig. [6], Merry Happy Whatever takes place over the week or so around Christmas at the Quinn household. Because of her pregnancy, Patsy is sickened easily and cannot cook the family brunch she wanted to make, so Joy must do it. Don meets his love interest, Nancy, while Matt vows to win over Don. Creators: Tucker Cawley. A strong-willed patriarch must balance the demands of his complicated family with the stress of the Christmas season when his youngest daughter comes home for the holidays with a new boyfriend. Realizing they are two different people, Matt and Emmy break up. He initially decides to go forward with it, but finds out Emmy has kept her job offer a secret, and changes his mind. Matt finds out about Emmy's job offer and worries about whether or not to propose. In honor of the coziest time of the year, Netflix dropped a new gem called Merry Happy Whatever. Patsy and Todd announce her pregnancy. Matt finds the last puzzle piece, which makes him realize he and Emmy are a perfect fit. Alan reunites with Kayla. Kayla confesses to Matt about her feelings for women. The plot point was surprising to some, and beloved by pretty much all, and Twitter is now flooded with tweets about Kayla coming out in Merry Happy Whatever that show how much the moment really meant to fans. The whole family goes to the hospital. Alan, realizing Kayla won't be with him truly, ends the marriage once and for all. Matt moves in with Joy and Sean, who welcome his help. The entire family brings the newly engaged couple to the airport, with Don letting them know they'll be waiting for their wedding. Kayla Quinn is separated from her husband, desperately trying to figure out what’s next, and making everyone in the Quinn household as miserable as she is..1 Kayla is portrayed by Ashley Tisdale. The family prepares for Midnight Mass, which Don wants to go perfectly, while worrying about if Nancy got her gift. Matt is determined to impress Emmy's crazy family, led by Don, whom everyone is scared of. In fact, Tisdale admits she's gotten pretty attached to Kayla… Kayla Quinn | Merry Happy Whatever Wiki | Fandom … Matt wants to gain’s Don’s blessing, so be quits his gig to go caroling, upsetting Emmy. It also tracks the dissolution of Emmy's sister Kayla's marriage and her coming out as gay, and the possible romance between Kayla and her ex-husband's assistant — or her dating life more generally — could be an interesting point to explore in a future season. Matt and Emmy clash over life plans. Todd and Patsy clash over what religion they will raise their baby, while Emmy seeks comfort in her breakup with Kayla. Emmy's sister, Kayla, is broken up by her husband in front of the entire family. Todd and Patsy are nervous about Patsy still not becoming pregnant. I think I did." #merryhappywhatever", Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer, Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Merry_Happy_Whatever&oldid=994749273, 2010s American surreal comedy television series, English-language Netflix original programming, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox television with editor parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. At the New Years Eve Party, Don reunites with Nancy and Kayla comes out to her family, who support her. Patsy and Todd learn that Patsy is pregnant and plan to tell the family the next day. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin. The family is joined by Magaret's father who clashes with Don. Emmy finds out Joy has a smoking problem and helps her quit, which hinders her intention to have sex with Matt in her room. Matt takes Don to the hospital to flirt with Nancy, which Don is rusty at. The Outlaws meet at the bar where Joy sees that Sean isn’t really at work, who later confesses to her that he lost his job and has been scared to tell anyone, including Don. [3] The story follows Don Quinn (Quaid) as he struggles with different stresses of the holidays. Merry Happy Whatever includes a number of subplots involving the Quinn family members Sean (Hayes MacArthur), Patsy (Siobhan Murphy) and Kayla (Ashley Tisdale) and their in … This page was last edited on 17 December 2020, at 10:03. Don is pressuring Emmy to move back home and take a job he knows of. Sean Jr. announces his beliefs. Emmy's sister, Patsy, is trying to be their mother, who has died, for everyone. It seems the most positive response has been Ashley Tisdale’s role in Merry Happy Whatever. Merry Happy Whatever is filled with funny bits as all four siblings of the Quinn family try to navigate the holidays with their overbearing dad Don (Dennis Quaid). [7] They are further complicated as Emmy (Mendler), the youngest of the family, brings home her boyfriend Matt (Morin) from California. He befriends Joy and Todd, the in-laws of the family who call themselves the Outlaw In-Laws, and meet up at the bar. Sean tells Don about his job, which makes him learn to be supportive. Tisdale plays the role of Kayla Quinn, daughter of Don and a real estate agent, who was yet to reveal her homosexuality to her family. With Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin, Ashley Tisdale. Don breaks the tradition to watch the game with Nancy, who he comes on strong to, and clashes with her son. [1][2][3][4][5], The series was canceled in April 2020. She is trying to get pregnant with Todd. Todd and Patsy must wait in line for a Santa Baby Picture, while Patsy ends up sick. [9] The controlling patriarch of the family is not pleased because Matt is a struggling musician. Christmas Day- Nancy gives Don a Christmas gift, to which Don overreacts to and scares away Nancy. Emmy and Matt clash over their money issues, with Emmy believing Matt is too loose with what little money he has. [10], Filming began on May 21, 2019, and ended on July 24, 2019. https://www.instagram.com/romardol/https://twitter.com/RomardoLy [8] The pair seeks Don's permission to get married. Kayla from Merry Happy Whatever or Jenny from Carol's Second Act? When Emmy brings Matt home he is met with different forms of drama. Sean and Joy's son tells them that he is now an atheist, which will bother the uptight Don. Matt joins forces with the Outlaws. With Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin, Ashley Tisdale. "I really respected and cared about the character, I wanted to make it authentic. Many viewers have taken to Twitter to talk about Kayla's emotional journey on the show. The family spends their day decorating the tree and watching the game, a decade long tradition. When his daughter arrives home for the holidays, Don Quinn is forced to put up with her boyfriend, Matt. Sean decides to do something he loves with his next career, buying a food truck, and decides to sell the family's eggies to construction workers. A lot of people grew up watching her as Sharpay in High School Musical movies, so it's especially exciting to see her tackle this new, complex character. Don cannot convince Matt to return to Philly. #MerryHappyWhatever coming to @netflix", "Netflix Orders 'Merry Happy Whatever' Comedy Series Starring Dennis Quaid From Tucker Cawley & Kapital", "Merry Happy Whatever: Netflix Taps Dennis Quaid for Christmas Series", "Dennis Quaid to Star on Netflix Christmas Comedy Series 'Merry Happy Whatever, "Merry Happy Whatever season 2 Netflix release date: Will there be another series? Amidst all the laughter, Kayla, one of the Quinn siblings, realizes that she's gay and tries to figure out how to come out to her family. Season 1. Merry Happy Whatever is filled with funny bits as all four siblings of the Quinn family try to navigate the holidays with their overbearing dad Don (Dennis Quaid). Patsy wants to become the one to put the star on the tree. ", "We Want the Quinn Family Back for 'Merry Happy Whatever' Season 2", "The Dismal 'Merry Happy Whatever' Is The Downside Of Binge-Watching", "Garcelle Beauvais Cast In 'Merry Happy Whatever'; Chrissie Fit Books 'Awkwafina, "Day 1. Merry Happy Whatever is even inspiring fans to follow in Kayla's footsteps by embracing their own identities — so much so, at least one fan said they came out to their own family because of the positive role model Kayla was to them. Matt, trying to win over Don, volunteers to put up the Christmas lights on the roof with Don. Fans are especially excited about Tisdale's performance in the role. Merry Happy Whatever (TV Series 2019– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It is revealed Don forced an "old friend" to give Emmy an irrefusable job offer so he'll won't arrest him. Matt has gone back to LA after breaking up with Emmy, who is mad at Don for running off Matt and never giving him his blessing. Emmy waits for Matt's proposal. Merry Happy Whatever. Merry Happy Whatever is an American comedy streaming television series starring Dennis Quaid. Season 1 of Merry Happy Whatever ends with Matt winning the family over, and Emmy and him engaged. He accidentally staples Don's head and falls off the roof unconscious. 1 Biography 2 Appearance 3 Personality 4 Sexuality 4.1 Reaction 5 Relationships 5.1 Alan 6 Tropes 7 See Also This section is in need of major improvement. Kayla has Emmy give her a makeover, wanting to be a new person. Don and Nancy go on their first date, but Nancy feels he is not over Margaret. First scene. Directed by Pamela Fryman. Chris Myers as Bryan, Nancy's son who disapproves the relationship between his mother and Don. Patsy and Todd worry that they will not be good enough parents in the new year, after losing a puzzle piece. The last puzzle piece, which does not propose, embarrassing Emmy starring: Dennis Quaid, Mendler. 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