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The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

Nothing is more powerful than a mind set free.

20227.41 Season6 EpisodesEndedTV-MA

Overview

Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker, Ptolemy Grey is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager Robyn. When they learn about a treatment that will restore Ptolemy’s dementia-addled memories, it begins a journey toward shocking truths.

Created by Samuel L. Jackson
Written by Walter Mosley
NetworksApple TV

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Top Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Ptolemy Grey

Dominique Fishback

Dominique Fishback

Robyn

Cynthia Kaye McWilliams

Cynthia Kaye McWilliams

Sensia

Damon Gupton

Damon Gupton

Coydog

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Niecie

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Dr. Rubin

Omar Benson Miller

Omar Benson Miller

Reggie Lloyd

Percy Daggs IV

Percy Daggs IV

Pity

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Themes & Keywords

based on novel or booksenilitylovememory losshidden fortune

About The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey is a drama series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of based on novel or book, senility, love, memory loss, hidden fortune. Created by Samuel L. Jackson, it stars Samuel L. Jackson, Dominique Fishback, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams. Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker, Ptolemy Grey is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager Robyn. When they learn about a treatment that will restore Ptolemy’s dementia-addled memories, it begins a journey toward shocking truths.

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