Plot Synopsis

Created and executive-produced by showrunner Hilary Weisman Graham, SOCIAL DISTANCE is an eight-part anthology series that showcases the power of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty and isolation. Set in the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, each standalone episode is told through a virtual lens and captures the unique emotional experience of being forced apart by circumstance and having no choice but to communicate remotely and rely on technology to maintain any sense of connection. Through these varied and deeply human stories, SOCIAL DISTANCE aims to provide some much-needed catharsis during a tumultuous time while also capturing a snapshot of this singular moment in history. Netflix released all eight 20-minute episodes of SOCIAL DISTANCE on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT:

"Delete All Future Events": While striving to stay connected to his online support system, a newly single man seeks creative ways to keep himself both entertained and sober. Starring Mike Colter as Ike; Okieriete Onaodowan as Reggie; real-life spouses Heather Burns & Ajay Naidu; Shakira Barrera; Steven Weber with real-life son Jack Hohnen-Weber; and Helena Howard

"A Celebration of the Human Life Cycle": An extended family with plenty of issues does its best to hold an online celebration of life for their departed patriarch. Starring Oscar Nunez as Miguel Villareal; Daphne Rubin-Vega as Reina Villareal, with real-life husband Tom Costanzo as Chad and their real-life son Luca Costanzo as Braydon; Camila Perez as Paola; Gianna Aragon as Olivia; Guillermo Diaz; Miguel Sandoval; and Olli Haaskivi.

"And we could all together/Go out on the ocean": An exasperated single mom provides care for a no-nonsense senior while using online cameras to keep tabs on her young daughter, who's home alone. Starring Danielle Brooks as Imani, with real-life mother Larita Brooks as Ernestine and real-life brother DJ Brooks; Misha Brooks as Zane; Marsha Stephanie Blake as Marion with real-life daughter Rocco Luna as Michelle; Isabella Ferreira as Madison; Liam Foley as Ty; Zoe Verbil as Summer; and Anthony Norman as Damien.

"Zero Feet Away": Too much togetherness inspires a bickering couple to invite a third party to the mix in hopes of reinvigorating their relationship. Starring Max Jenkins as Shane; Brian Jordan Alvarez as Marco; Peter Vack as Adam; and Rana Roy as Aiya.

"You Gotta Ding-Dong Fling-Flong the Whole Narrative": With his wife suffering from COVID-19, an exasperated father searches for creative ways to keep his young son safe and free from worry. Starring Peter Scanavino as Greg Watson, with real-life son Leo Bai-Scanavino as Trevor Watson; Ali Ahn as Anne-Marie Watson; Tami Sagher as Lisa; Barbara Rosenblat; and Michael Mulheren.

"Humane Animal Trap": A long-married couple -- he retired, she a nurse -- faces the strain of self-quarantine and the slow realization they want different things from life. Starring Dylan Baker as Neil Currier, with real-life spouse Becky Ann Baker as Carolyn Currier; Marcia Debonis as Linda, with real-life spouse Raymond Anthony Thomas as Peter; and Sunita Mani as Dr. Larson.

"everything is v depressing rn": Buoyed by a friend, a shy teenager tries to get over her insecurities about whether to tell her charismatic esports teammate she's got a crush on him. Starring Kylie Liya Page as Mia Huang; Lachlan Riley Watson as Riley Holcomb; David Iacono as Jake; Will Meyers; Niles Fitch as Lee Graham; Lydia Look as Mia's mom; and Ava Demary.

"Pomp and Circumstance": A young man clashes with his boss about racial justice and American history as outrage grows over the death of George Floyd. Starring Asante Blackk as Corey with his real-life father Ayize Ma'at as John; and Lovie Simone as Ayana.