Solid, dependable and happily married to Jackie for 50 years, "Jim," portrayed by Alun Armstrong, is bemused by modern parenting and epitomizes old-school male values—he loves his wife, Paul, Ally and his grandchildren but can obviously never tell them.

​Solid, dependable and happily married to Jackie for 50 years, Jim is bemused by modern parenting and epitomizes old-school male values.

Alun Armstrong as Jim | Breeders on FX

"Paul," portrayed by Martin Freeman, always thought he was a nice, easy-going guy. Then he had children and realized he had within him a seemingly bottomless well of rage. Now that his children are growing up, he finds his parenting style is increasingly out of step and his relationship with his kids increasingly out of his control.

​Paul always thought he was a nice guy. Then he had children.

Martin Freeman as Paul in Breeders on FX

Martin Freeman as Paul | Breeders on FX

"Ally," portrayed by Daisy Haggard, has spent years trying to stay on top of her career, her kids, her marriage, her relationship with her mother and her sanity. And she’s just about succeeded. But now, every strand of her life is suddenly unraveling and the peri-menopause is driving her to distraction, and then on a bit further.

​Ally is a nurturing mother, a loyal daughter, a skilled business woman and a loving wife. But, every now and then, something outside of her control threatens to unsettle everything.

Daisy Haggard as Ally in Breeders on FX

Daisy Haggard as Ally | Breeders on FX

"Luke," portrayed by Alex Eastwood, is now 13 and his anxiety has grown with him. He can be a loner who finds the world a challenge. Paul’s style of parenting has never really worked for his son, but now Luke’s of an age where he can tell his dad exactly what’s gone wrong.

Luke can be a loner who often finds the world a challenge. And it’s becoming increasingly clear that Paul’s style of parenting isn’t really working for Luke any more.

Alex Eastwood as Luke in Breeders on FX

Alex Eastwood as Luke | Breeders on FX

"Ava," portrayed by Eve Prenelle, is a thinker. She thinks hard about science and God and friendship, and she’s hyper-sensitive to all the emotional currents swirling around her. Always the good one, always the quiet one, as Ava gets older, she finds she’s growing closer to her friends and her church and more estranged from her family.

Since Luke’s illness, Ava has felt very protective towards him and tries as much as possible to smooth his relationship with Paul.

Eve Prenelle as Ava in Breeders on FX

Eve Prenelle as Ava | Breeders on FX

Glamorous and entirely unreliable, newly married "Leah," portrayed by Stella Gonet, flits in and out of Ally’s life only when it suits her. The polar opposite of her daughter, they will never be able to fully understand each other. But they have a bond that neither will admit but both value enormously.

​Glamorous and entirely unreliable, Leah flits in and out of Ally’s life only when it suits her. The polar opposite of her daughter, they will never be able to fully understand each other.

Stella Gonet as Leah in Breeders on FX

Stella Gonet as Leah | Breeders on FX

A loyal mom and grandma, "Jackie," portrayed by Joanna Bacon, is as open with her affection as Jim is reserved. She won’t put up with any nonsense but is always available for last-minute babysitting, support and ice creams.

​A loyal mum and grandma, Jackie is as open with her affection as Jim is reserved. She won’t put up with any nonsense, but is always available for last minute babysitting, support and ice creams.

Joanna Bacon as Jackie in Breeders on FX

​A loyal mom and grandma, Jackie is as open with her affection as Jim is reserved. She won’t put up with any nonsense, but is always available for last minute babysitting, support and ice cream.

Joanna Bacon as Jackie | Breeders on FX

Ally’s boss and friend "Darren," portrayed by Patrick Baladi, has always been aware that his company’s success rests almost entirely on Ally’s talents. But as crisis after crisis hits his business, he worries now that even Ally might not be able to save them.

​Ally’s boss and friend Darren is entirely aware that his company’s success rests on Ally’s talents and will do anything he can to keep her.

Patrick Baladi as Darren | Breeders on FX

​Simon Blackwell is a double Emmy® Award-winning screenwriter.

Simon Blackwell | Breeders on FX

Simon Blackwell | Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer | Breeders on FX

​Chris Addison is a multiple Emmy® and DGA Award winner.

Chris Addison | Breeders on FX

Chris Addison | Co-Creator, Exec. Producer| Breeders on FX

​Jon Thoday serves as an executive producers for Avalon Television.

Jon Thoday | Breeders on FX

Jon Thoday | Executive Producer | Breeders on FX

Richard Allen-Turner serves as an executive producers for Avalon Television.

Richard Allen-Turner | Breeders on FX

Richard Allen-Turner | Executive Producer | Breeders on FX

Rob Aslett serves as an executive producers for Avalon Television.

Rob Aslett | Breeders on FX

Rob Aslett | Executive Producer | Breeders on FX

David Martin serves as an executive producers for Avalon Television.

David Martin | Breeders on FX

David Martin | Executive Producer | Breeders on FX

​Michael Wiggs is a talent agent and producer.

Michael Wiggs | Breeders on FX

Michael Wiggs | Executive Producer | Breeders on FX

​Toby Welch is an award-winning comedy and drama producer. 

Alun Armstrong as Jim | Breeders on FX

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