''Just Another Immigrant'' is an American television

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starring

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that premiered on June 8, 2018 on

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. The series is executive produced by Eric Pankowski, Benjamin Green, David Garfinkle, Jay Renfroe, and Ranganathan.

Premise

''Just Another Immigrant'' follows Ranganathan as he uproots his entire family – his supportive wife, their three kids, his Sri Lankan mother and his eccentric uncle – and immigrates to the U.S. Displaced in

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, Ranganathan attempts to find success and happiness, while rebuilding a life from scratch. In addition to his efforts to adapt, he has committed himself to booking a U.S. gig – the 6,000-seat

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– with only three months to sell it out. The series chronicles the true-life adventures of this modern immigrant family and the obstacles of making it in today’s America.

Production

On April 30, 2018, it was announced that

had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. Executive producers include Eric Pankowski, Benjamin Green,

, David Garfinkle, and Jay Renfroe, with Green directing. Production companies involved with the series include Ranga Bee Productions, JSA Olive Oil and Renegade.

Episodes

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Just Another Immigrant 2018 American television series debuts 2010s American documentary television series American English-language television shows Showtime (TV network) original programming Works about immigration to the United States Television series by CBS Studios