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Julio Lopez has a heart of gold and goes out of his way to help everyone but himself. Julio attempts to better his community, overcome his codependency issues with his family, and navigate working-class life in South Central.
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Julio Lopez has a heart of gold and goes out of his way to help everyone but himself. Julio attempts to better his community, overcome his codependency issues with his family, and navigate working-class life in South Central.
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Episode 1
Julio has a new client as a case worker at Hugs Not Thugs: His recently incarcerated cousin Luis, who used to bully him. Julio’s also got a new roommate… his recently incarcerated cousin Luis!
Directed by Pat BishopWritten by Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, Chris Estrada, Pat BishopGuest stars Michael Imperioli, Sandra Marcela Hernandez, Jamar Malachi Neighbors, Fabian Alomar, Lee Coc, Anna Lamadrid, Ignacio Alcala Jr., Jamal Trulove
Episode 2
Luis can’t help but revert to his old ways when a former rival shows up and challenges him to a fight. Julio is conflicted on how to best help his cousin.
Directed by Pat BishopWritten by Curtis CookGuest stars Jamar Malachi Neighbors, Kayden Franco, Hassan Johnson, Brenda Banda, Cuete Yeska, Alex Alpharaoh, Arthur Richardson
Episode 3
Julio takes a bold step forward in getting over his relationship with Maggie, while Luis seeks to gain closure from an ex with the help of Minister Payne.
Directed by Matt IngebretsonWritten by Eliza Jiménez CossioGuest stars Michael Imperioli, Fabian Alomar, Noemi Gonzalez, Esperanza América, Mia Hunt, Damon Standifer
Episode 4
It’s Julio’s Birthday! And he’s miserable! And he misses Maggie! Luis struggles to understand why Julio hates his birthday and decides to force Julio to celebrate.
Directed by Pat BishopWritten by Caroline Anderson, Jake WeismanGuest stars Michael Imperioli, Sandra Marcela Hernandez, Jamar Malachi Neighbors, Fabian Alomar, Anna Lamadrid, Dylan Alvarado, Cruz Legaspe Garcia, Adam Lustick
Episode 5
Luis’ antics land him in therapy, where he gets in touch with his deepest emotions for the first time, much to Julio’s chagrin.
Directed by Diego VelascoWritten by Johan Miranda, Pat BishopGuest stars Sandra Marcela Hernandez, Christopher D. Calderon, Fabian Alomar, Laura Vallejo, Freda Foh Shen, Treach, Lawrence Adimora
Episode 6
Luis finds himself in an unlikely alliance with Maria. Julio finds himself desperate to be thought of as a nice guy, with increasingly disastrous consequences.
Directed by Diego VelascoWritten by Monica PadrickGuest stars Anna Lamadrid, Darryl Alan Reed, Link Ruiz, Chris Cox, Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, Mo Hines
Episode 7
Maggie takes Julio on a hike against his will, while Luis babysits Aiden and Michael. What could go wrong?
Directed by Pat BishopWritten by Tamara YajiaGuest stars Anna Lamadrid, Dylan Alvarado, Cruz Legaspe Garcia, Michael Villar, Tina D'Marco, Adan James Carrillo, Ara R'mante
Episode 8
Luis goes to great lengths to avoid atoning for his past sins. Meanwhile, it’s Aiden’s first communion and Julio isn’t too pleased with the choice of godmother.
Directed by Pat BishopWritten by Jonathan Cerda-RowellGuest stars Michael Imperioli, Sandra Marcela Hernandez, Anna Lamadrid, Dylan Alvarado, Cruz Legaspe Garcia, Luis Fernandez-Gil, Bernardo Badillo, Aldo Gonzalez
Episode 9
With Hugs Not Thugs struggling financially, Julio helps Minister Payne court a pair of out-of-touch billionaires attempting to rebrand themselves.
Directed by Matt IngebretsonWritten by Matt IngebretsonGuest stars Michael Imperioli, Jamar Malachi Neighbors, Fabian Alomar, Mia Hunt, Fred Armisen, Eliza Coupe, Carlos Ayala
Episode 10
As Luis gets ready to move forward with his life by graduating from Hugs Not Thugs, Julio faces a big decision about his own future.
Directed by Matt IngebretsonWritten by Chris EstradaGuest stars Michael Imperioli, Sandra Marcela Hernandez, Fabian Alomar, Ignacio Alcala Jr., Joshua Hawkins, Jimmy Valdez, Carl W. Crudup, Devan Costa
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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Chris EstradaJulio Lopez
Frankie QuiñonesLuis
Laura PatalanoEsperanza
Michelle OrtizMaggie
Julia VeraMaria
Michael ImperioliMinister Payne
Christopher D. CalderonJorge
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