Y: The Last Man The Day Before (Season 1, Episode 1)
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TV Episode | Action, Adventure, Drama

Y: The Last Man

The Day Before (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | Action, Adventure, Drama

On the eve of the worst crisis in human history, Congresswoman Jennifer Brown clashes with the President. Her children Yorick and Hero reach an emotional crossroads. None of them know their lives are about to change forever.

Showrunner

Eliza Clark

Director

Louise Friedberg

Writers

Brian K. Vaughan (based on DC comic book series by) | Pia Guerra (based on DC comic book series by) | Eliza Clark (developed by) (teleplay by) | Tian Jun Gu (executive story editor) & 4 more

Producers

Eliza Clark | Nellie Reed

Composer

Herdís Stefánsdóttir

Cinematographer

Kira Kelly

Editor

Amy M. Fleming (as Amy Fleming)

Casting Directors

Courtney Bright | Nicole Daniels | Margery Simkin | Orly Sitowitz

Production Designer

Alexandra Schaller

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 13, 2021

Release date

Sep 13, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 4 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
57 cast members

Name	Known for
Diane Lane Congresswoman Jennifer Brown Congresswoman Jennifer Brown See fewer	Unfaithful (2002)
Ashley Romans Agent 355 Agent 355 See fewer	Y: The Last Man (2021)
Ben Schnetzer Yorick Brown Yorick Brown See fewer	Pride (I) (2014)
Olivia Thirlby Hero Brown Hero Brown See fewer	Juno (2007)
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