Little Fires Everywhere, A Brand New Hulu Series, Is Set In A Greater Cleveland Community
By Nikki Rhoades|Published March 29, 2020
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Northeast Ohio has a distinctive feel that locals can instantly identify. Though communities in our region tend to be more densely populated than in other parts of Ohio, we maintain a small-town atmosphere that’s delightful for locals and visitors alike to explore. It’s also, as it turns out, an excellent setting for a fictional story full of emotion and fire. Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu, set in Greater Cleveland, captures this feeling and infuses it with a fascinating storyline that will keep you hooked. Check it out:
Shaker Heights is a Cleveland suburb in Cuyahoga County that's downright fascinating.
As the name implies, this community was something of a utopia to the Shaker people that settled in back in 1822. The Shakers, also known as the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, were pacifist, egalitarian, and, unfortunately for their legacy, celibate. Today, Shaker Heights is home to around 28,500 residents and some very fascinating stories.
This area is overflowing with history, and it is fascinating to explore.
Pictured here is the Shaker Mill Stone, a marker situated on the foundation of the town's old sawmills. It has been in the area since 1947, and a number of other places of interest (including the Honoring the Memory of O.P. and M.J. Van Sweringen monument and The Shaker Parklands) are within walking distance of this historic marker.
If you've never heard of Little Fires Everywhere, you are in for a treat. This 2017 novel by Celeste Ng offers an intriguing look at local life in the 1990s... and a juicy drama that grows out of it.
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The book has since been adapted into a Hulu series, which debuted in March of 2020.
The series, which consists of eight episodes in total, stars Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington. These women are mothers from different walks of life, but their stories, viewers will discover, are intertwined.
Though it was filmed in Hollywood, the set feels authentic to Shaker Heights' unique atmosphere.
The creative team really did an excellent job in designing the set, and viewers can easily believe that they are taking a virtual visit to none other than Shaker Heights, Ohio. There's even snow!
Can't wait to see the series? Check out this trailer by Hulu before you start streaming!
Did you know that Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu is set in Greater Cleveland? Have you watched the series yet, or have you read the book? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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