The series begins with (played by Billy Gardell), a hardworking, middle-aged compression-sock businessman from Detroit. After the stress of running his family business leads to a mild heart attack, Bob finds himself under the care of Abishola Adebambo (Folake Olowofoyeku), a kind but no-nonsense Nigerian immigrant nurse.
Given that Billy Gardell is a larger man, audiences feared a return to the fat-shaming humor of Mike & Molly . Refreshingly, Bob Hearts Abishola never makes Bob’s weight the punchline. The humor comes from his relentless optimism versus Abishola’s pragmatic realism. Bob Hearts Abishola Season 1 Complete Pack
Created by the legendary Chuck Lorre (the mind behind The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon ) and comedian Gina Yashere, Bob Hearts Abishola begins with a premise that is both high-stakes and hilarious. The story follows Bob Wheeler (Billy Gardell), a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who suffers a major heart attack. While recovering in the hospital, he falls instantly in love with his cardiac nurse, Abishola Adebayo (Folake Olowofoyeku). The series begins with (played by Billy Gardell),
Most shows cast one Nigerian actor and call it a day. Bob Hearts Abishola insists on authenticity. Co-creator Gina Yashere, who is British-Nigerian, populated the cast with genuine Yoruba speakers. The dialogue frequently switches between English and Yoruba without subtitles, treating the audience as smart enough to follow the emotion. The cultural jokes—about jollof rice, “African time,” and the pressure to become a doctor or lawyer—are written by people who lived them. Refreshingly, Bob Hearts Abishola never makes Bob’s weight