Ellie & The Wave

When a global computer virus begins deleting all digital records, 30-something Ellie (Natalie Morales, Parks and Recreation) buys an old tape recorder and begins narrating an “analog” retrospective of her life before all of her photos, videos, and correspondence are wiped out forever. “High Fidelity” meets “Seeking a Friend For the End of the World.” Written by Erin Foley-Chan, produced by April Lamb (Gimlet's Sandra), directed and produced by Daniel Powell (Inside Amy Schumer). Also starring Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, and Cyrina Fiallo.

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Episodes

Episode 8: The Last Tape

Ellie looks back on her journey, figures out some things, and takes a huge leap of faith.

Apr 18, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Alone Forever LOLOL

After a big loss, a bigger loss, and a failed attempt to be 22 again, Ellie looks back at a time when she grew into herself, which is maybe what “growing up” actually means?

Apr 18, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: My Life is a Disaster, But in a Fun Way!

Big changes! Highs and lows! Engagements galore! Ellie starts to suspect that she might be slightly responsible for her own behavior, which sounds far-fetched but hear her out.

Apr 18, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Dereks are the Worst

Ellie finally settled down, sort of, kind of? She reviews videos and messages from a time of confusion, periods of joy, and a room full of Dereks

Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: The Last Single Friend

As her friends coupled up, Ellie recalls finding herself stuck hanging out with undateables, like herself. But just because her friends settled down doesn’t mean Ellie wasn’t still the life of the party, even if she didn’t know anyone at the party anymore.

Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Definitely NO Nudes

Ellie reflects on dating in her early 20s, and recounts some of the winners she dated, to whom she most definitely did NOT send nudes and you cannot prove otherwise.

Apr 18, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Pics or It Didn’t Happen

Ellie reviews her college years, reflects on the momentous meeting of a lifelong friend, and humiliates her first love for time immemorial.

Apr 18, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: The Beginning of the End

Ellie goes through the videos from her childhood and teenage years, reliving all of her firsts: first steps, first kiss, first rejection of the patriarchy. They say an awkward childhood makes a cool adult and judging by how awkward these videos are, Ellie must be the coolest adult on the planet.

Apr 18, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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