HBO has officially announced the release date and unveiled the trailer for its upcoming original limited series, DTF St. Louis. The show, starring Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini, will premiere on HBO and stream on HBO Max starting Sunday, March 1.
DTF St. Louis centers around a tense love triangle among three middle-aged adults, which ultimately leads to a tragic death. The title refers to the acronym "Down To F***," hinting at the series’ provocative themes.
The newly released trailer begins with a gripping crime scene, revealing the dead body of Floyd, played by David Harbour. It quickly becomes clear that Clark, portrayed by Jason Bateman, has been involved in an affair with Floyd’s wife, Carol, who is brought to life by Linda Cardellini. Clark introduces Floyd to the "DTF St Louis" app as a way to “spice up” their lives, setting off the dangerous chain of events that ensues.
Clark’s character shares a risqué fantasy with Carol in the trailer, emphasizing the series’ bold exploration of adult relationships and desires. The tone mixes suspense with dark humor, promising a compelling narrative through its seven-episode run.
Additional Cast and Production Details
Besides the lead actors, DTF St. Louis features Richard Jenkins, Joy Sunday, Arlan Ruf, Peter Sarsgaard, and Chris Perfetti in supporting roles. Steven Conrad, known for his work on Patriot, serves as both writer and director for the series. Executive producers include Conrad himself alongside Bateman, Harbour, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch through Escape Artists.
The production also involves Molly Allen, Bruce Terris, Michael Nelson, Michael Costigan from Bateman’s Aggregate Films, KC Wenson for Bravo Axolotl, Jennifer Scher of Elephant Pictures, James Lasdun, and MGM Television, ensuring a high-profile and well-founded creative team behind the series.
Release Schedule
DTF St. Louis will air weekly at 9 p.m. ET/PT throughout March and early April. The season finale is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT right before the third season premiere of HBO’s acclaimed series Euphoria.
This scheduling provides a strong lead-in for Euphoria fans and positions DTF St. Louis as a notable addition to HBO’s lineup of gripping adult dramas. The mix of star power, intriguing storyline, and a suspenseful premise makes this series highly anticipated by viewers and critics alike.
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