Undoubtedly, many former newspaper writers can relate to the premise of this show.

Kathryn Hahn. Photo: NBC

Kathryn Hahn. Photo: NBC

What is Trending Down about? Synopsis

The show is “…a blistering attack on our youth-obsessed culture, and centers on Thom Payne, a man facing his own obsolescence after his advertising agency is taken over.”

Trending Down Cast and Characters

The show features: Kathryn Hahn, Philip Seymoure Hoffman, Rhys Ifans.

Philip Seymour Hoffman – Thom Payne

An ad man who has become obsolete in a takeover.

Kathryn Hahn – Lee Payne

Thom’s wife.

Rhys Ifans – Jonathan Clow

Thom’s boss.