Cynthia Fuller is a recurring character in Netflix's Ginny & Georgia. She is Wellsbury's real estate agent and a prominent member of the Neighborhood Club. She is portrayed by Sabrina Grdevich.
History[]
Background[]
In Hark! Darkness Descends!, it is revealed that Cynthia dated some "not so kind men" in college and that her dad was an "ass".
Throughout the Series[]
Season 1[]
Pilot[]
Cynthia, alongside Bev and Bhanu, introduces themselves to Georgia, who sees her son, Marcus, off for his first day of school. Cynthia asks Georgia if she moved into a particular house in Wellsbury, which Georgia confirms. Bhanu explains that Cynthia is the land mogul of Wellsbury. When Cynthia asked Georgia for her opinion on organic produce, it was because the school serves only fast food-related foods. Taking a pregnant pause to consider an answer, Georgia answers that what the school is serving is a bad choice, which pleases the ladies. Cynthia insists that Georgia attend the school board meeting the next day that Mayor Paul Randolph will attend, and Georgia agrees to attend.
Afterschool, Cynthia is seen standing beside her son, Zach, and the other ladies.
The next day, Georgia approaches Cynthia alongside Austin and her son Zach while covering his nose with a tissue to staunch his bloody nose. Immediately, Cynthia consoles her son, and Georgia explains to her that Zach had a nasty fall that caused his bloody nose, and looks forward to the school meeting later that night.
That night, at the school board meeting, comments were made about how Wellsbury is one of the wealthiest cities in the U.S., yet it cannot afford to purchase organic food for the Mayor and his aides. Right as Mayor Paul tries to reason with Cynthia, Georgia announces that Joe, owner of the Blue Farm Cafe, has volunteered to donate his farm-grown foods to the school. It's a way to address the organic food problem, which the meeting attendees are enthusiastic about.
It's A Face Not A Mask[]
Cynthia is mentioned in a conversation between Georgia as being staunchly opposed to Wellsbury opening up a dispensary.
The next day, Georgia meets with Cynthia outside her relator's office, which has functioning air conditioning and is adjacent to where the dispensary would have been located. Cynthia tries to talk to Georgia about how unhappy Zach was with Austin taking his place as "Star of the Week" over him. Georgia halfheartedly agrees with Cynthia, who thanks Georgia and returns to work.
Eventually, as Cynthia exits her real estate office, she discovers that the dispensary she vehemently opposed was opening soon, and she curses in confusion at this discovery.
Lydia Bennet Is Hundo a Feminist[]
Cynthia, sitting between Bhanu and Bev, tells the School Committee Board that as a member of the Neighborhood Club, she volunteers their venue for them, which earns her a round of applause. She also announces that they raised $5,000 the previous year, and after hearing this, Georgia stands up. Cynthia curtly asks if she has a question, and she suggests they host a casino night. However, Cynthia insists that they do the bake sale as it's a town favorite, and Paul agrees. Once the meeting was adjourned, Cynthia approached Georgia and apologized that her idea didn't succeed, but Georgia didn't take it personally.
The next day, Georgia tries to reason with Paul in his office to go along with her plan, until Cynthia arrives to speak with Paul about the bake sale. As it turns out, Paul reconsidered his decision from last night and will attend the casino night instead, which perplexed Cynthia. Paul notes that it comes down to money. Cynthia then takes her leave, and Georgia snidely states, "Don't take it personally."
Afterward, Cynthia, sitting at a table with Bev and Bhanu, Georgia approaches them and asks if she can make her famous vegan cheesecake for the event, and she agrees to.
At the casino night event, she sits at the table with Bev and Bhanu, where Bhanu wins her game. Cynthia also becomes frustrated when Georgia holds a last-minute auction for the event. The last item on the auction was Cynthia's vegan cheesecake, and Georgia took it for herself for $100. Once the auction was over, Cynthia left, trying to withhold her emotions.
Driving home, sees a large sign advertising Paul's re-election campaign and has a meltdown.
Boo, Bitch[]
Cynthia picks up a take-out order at the Blue Farm Cafe and spots Georgia and Paul eating together there.
At the Fall Fest, Cynthia stands beside Bev and Bhanu as awards are passed out. To no surprise, Cynthia won the best apple pie award. However, after she collects her award, Paul announces plans to renovate the library, which Cynthia opposes, and goes on a spiel against Paul for his time as mayor. Cynthia announces the start of her mayoral campaign.
I'm Triggered[]
At her son's school, Cynthia vehemently argues with Principal Davies about how Austin violently attacked her son Zach with a pencil. Georgia, who was also there, tried to reason with Principal Davies, claiming that Austin was emotionally struggling and had missed the signs. Ultimately, Austin is suspended and ordered to attend therapy, a decision to which both sides agree.
Happy Sweet Sixteen, Jerk[]
Cynthia and Paul hold a debate at the town hall. A citizen voices his concern about people riding electric scooters on bike path lanes and asks what can be done about it. As Paul answers the question, Cynthia cuts in and notes that she'll have the offenders ticketed. Her response gets a round of applause from the audience.
Another person asks about how they can make Wellsbury more senior-friendly, and Paul answers, receiving a round of applause from the audience. The next question is about how they'll allocate Wellsbury's $360 million budget. Cynthia answers that all of it will go toward the schools, and Paul presses her on that answer. His response gains an even more sympathetic round of applause from the audience.
Check One, Check Other[]
Cynthia releases a campaign video that challenges Paul's credibility as mayor and highlights her own as a more suitable candidate for the position. Although Georgia wanted to retaliate, Paul chalked it up to politics and wanted to focus on other matters.
Later, Paul, Georgia, and Nick watch a new campaign video by Cynthia on Paul's laptop, which raises questions about Paul's credibility regarding family concerns, as he doesn't have kids. After Paul closes his laptop, he asks Nick about the damage being done by Cynthia's campaign, and Nick explains that two organizations have withdrawn from the fundraiser campaign.
Cynthia and her group stand outside the Wellsbury Elementary school, and Georgia glares at her.
That night, Cynthia appears on the public access channel where she interviews Bev about what her daughter Norah confessed to her that Georgia keeps a gun in her house.
Feelings Are Hard[]
Cynthia is mentioned at the Baker family kitchen table, stating that he likes Paul more than Cynthia, as he acts more than she does, which gives Georgia an idea for a new campaign slogan for Paul's campaign.
From outside a bank, Cynthia catches Georgia making a large withdrawal and suspects that something is amiss.
One night, Cynthia breaks into Paul's office and uses Georgia's computer to discover that Georgia had embezzled from Paul's campaign funds twice.
The Worst Betrayal Since Jordyn and Kylie[]
Cynthia is mentioned during an interview that Paul has after he does a photo op with Georgia's family.
Eventually, Cynthia visits Paul's office and Erica tells Paul that something has come up. Paul understands and lets Cynthia into his office to talk things through with Erica, Nick, and him. A while passes, and Cynthia abruptly leaves, accusing Georgia of embezzlement, which she had discovered after browsing through her computer. She further argues this claim after spotting her make a withdrawal at the bank. However, Georgia logically refutes her claims, causing Cynthia to storm out, and be followed by Erica, who promises to handle things from there.
One day, at the Banker Elementary school, right after Georgia was finished talking to Ms. Jakob; Cynthia, alongside Bhanu and Bev, confront Georgia, who brushes them off. Cynthia curses Georgia, claiming she hates her, and then accuses Bev and Bhanu of siding with Georgia. Bev and Bhanu say they don't, but express their concern for Cynthia, citing her home life. However, Cynthia snaps at them about it and walks away. Upon reaching her car, Cynthia spots a re-election lawn sign featuring Paul, and she vandalizes it in a fit of rage.
On the night of the election results, Cynthia returns home, greets her son Zack, and her husband, who uses a wheelchair, Tom.
Season 2[]
Welcome Back, Bitches![]
Cynthia briefly looks at her husband Tom, who was in a comatose state on his bed while a nurse treated him, and she's then asked by Zach when dinner will be ready. She offers him a muffin, which they have in abundance, but Zach wants a turkey.
Afterward, Cynthia enters the Blue Farm Cafe, where Joe and Georgia spot her. Georgia remarks that she looks terrible, but Joe rebukes her for making such a comment. Joe claims that Cynthia was going through a lot since her husband was dying, and he then talks to Cynthia, who asks for a turkey dinner. Feeling compassion for Cynthia's predicament, he asks that Padma fetch Cynthia two turkey dinners and fixings. Georgia then approaches her and asks Cynthia if she received the muffin basket that Paul and she sent over, and Cynthia nods yes. Joe then hands Cynthia the food, and as she tries to pay for it, Joe tells her that it's on the house, and Cynthia thanks him for his kindness and walks out of the cafe.
Why Does Everything Have to Be So Terrible, All the Time, Forever?[]
Cynthia is mentioned in a three-way conversation between Georgia, Nick, and Paul as they discuss Georgia's intention of joining the Neighborhood club, which she's a part of.
Needing a sponsor to join the Neighborhood Club, Georgia visits Cynthia's home to ask her to become her sponsor, but she paints her visit as a sympathy call for taking care of Tom. Georgia sympathizes, stating that she lost her husband, Kenny, despite Tom being still alive, and came with a basket of brownies and whiskey. In light of the gifts she brought, Cynthia allowed Georgia inside, but was still suspicious of her.
In her kitchen, Cynthia poured some whiskey for Georgia, who tells Cynthia that her mom always told her that whiskey is the cure for everything. The two then have a heart-to-heart conversation about the hardships Cynthia was experiencing with trying to take care of Tom and the responsibilities that came with it. However, when Cynthia asks Georgia why she's really there, and Georgia bluntly responds, Cynthia laughs and scorns her. Nevertheless, Cynthia coaxes Georgia with her reasoning, which prompts Cynthia to ask Georgia to pour her another shot, and Georgia acquiesces.
Holding a meeting with some of the members of the Neighborhood Club to discuss Georgia Miller as her sponsor, Cynthia claims she doesn't believe Georgia is appropriate to join the club. To prove her point, Cynthia lists the reasons why Georgia is unfit to join, and the group's head agrees.
What Are You Playing at, Little Girl?[]
Cynthia, accompanied by her son Zach, entered his classroom to retrieve a crystal he had stolen from the reflection corner.
In a conversation between the lead Neighborhood Club member and Georgia, Cynthia briefly mentions Georgia's rejection from the club.
Eventually, Georgia visits Cynthia's household and mentions that Zach borrowed one of Austin's games and never returned it to him. Bewildered by the revelation, Cynthia leaves Georgia momentarily to fetch it, and once she returns it to Georgia, she notices something else in Zach's bag. Cynthia gasps and realizes that it's the missing book of Emily Dickinson's poems, which belonged to the Neighborhood Club and was also in Zach's bag. Georgia offers to return it to Cynthia in exchange for a favor.
Happy My Birthday to You[]
Sitting on a stool at the Blue Farm cafe, Joe approaches Cynthia and pours her a glass of white wine. Cynthia asks that Joe not ask how she's feeling, but immediately notices the shiner on his left eye; he, however, refuses to talk about it.
Georgia then arrives and asks to see his catering menu so she can throw a party at the Neighborhood Club. After Joe leaves, Georgia asks Cynthia what she has prepared for her initiation to the club. Cynthia answers that she has hired some of the high school football team to dress in their football outfits and pass out wings.
Eventually, Cynthia sits at the cafe again as Joe serves her. Cynthia asks him again about his eye, and Joe confesses that he got it during a hockey game, as he's the right wing player for the Brookline Bulldogs. They then bond a bit over their love of hockey.
Later, Joe and Cynthia discuss how Joe was so well-dressed, and Joe confesses that the person he loves doesn't reciprocate his emotions. Cynthia sympathizes with Joe, stating that Tom didn't know his name that day. The two then do a cheer with their wine glasses.
Latkes Are Lit[]
Zach mentions that since Cynthia is having a nervous breakdown, she buys him whatever game he wants.
Cynthia arrives at the Blue Farm Cafe, and Georgia greets her and invites her to her Neighborhood Club party, where it's a who-did-it murder themed party.
Attending open mic night, Cynthia listens to Padma's singing, and when Joe asks if she's alright, Cynthia admits that she was expecting a comedy performance. To fill that void, Joe tries to do a bit of a comedy routine, which Cynthia found amusing, until Ginny decides to read a poem of hers. Joe then sits beside Cynthia, who says that he saw her smile, but Cynthia remarks that his routine was so bad.
Sometime after the open mic night was over, Cynthia had some fun with Joe, and being caught up in the moment, Cynthia and Joe kissed, which the two came to regret.
A Very Merry Ginny & Georgia Christmas Special[]
Cynthia visits Joe's cafe after their regretful kiss, apologizes to Joe for it, and then leaves.
Eventually, Cynthia returns to the Blue Farm Cafe and has sex with Joe.
Let Us Serenade the Sh*t Out of You[]
Cynthia stands beside Bev and Bhanu, where they're approached by Georgia, who waits for Austin. They witness Gil arrive and offer to take Austin to a hockey game.
At the Blue Farm Cafe, Cynthia sits at the counter where Gil orders a turkey club, the Ginny version, much to the annoyance of Joe. She then recognizes Gil and introduces herself as Zach's mother. Cynthia then mentions that Georgia said he was arrested and imprisoned before, but Gil asks if she's a friend of Georgia, which she denies. Gil then tells Cynthia that he intends to stay in Wellsbury, but he needs to find an apartment first. Cynthia offers her services to him as a real estate agent. Noting that Cynthia is full of surprises, Cynthia tells Gil that he doesn't like him, and Gil says that she framed him for embezzlement from his company. Cynthia immediately believes Gil, but as she lists off the crimes that Georgia committed, Joe delivers Gil his order. Gil then takes his leave, and Cynthia continues talking to Joe.
Hark! Darkness Descends![]
Cynthia sits at a table at the Blue Farm Cafe with Bev and Bhanu, where Joe takes their order. After Bhanu asks what the special of the day was, Joe offers to make them whatever they'd like, but Cynthia notes that she's not hungry while trading glances with Joe.
Afterward, Cynthia calls out to Austin and Zach that Austin's mom was there to pick him up, but it was Gil. As the boys fetch Austin's stuff, Cynthia talks with Gil, who says that he told Cynthia he'd spoken with Georgia and that he'd pick up Austin for her. Though Cynthia asks him if he had received her voicemail about a place on Abbott Street, Gil says he did and states it was perfect, thanking her for the recommendation. Cynthia brushes it off as nothing. Once Austin and Zach returned, Gil and Austin took their leave, and Cynthia asked Zach if he had fun with Austin. Zach told her they had played hide and seek outside, which Cynthia thought was a tad amusing, as it was January in New England, and asked that he go back upstairs and clean up his toys.
Heading into the room where her husband, Tom, was resting, Cynthia talked to him about how Zach had made a new friend and that she hoped he would wake up one day. She then has a one-way heart-to-heart with Tom about how she wished she could grow old with him and how kind he was compared to the jerks she dated in college. She then gets into his bed and, lying her head on his chest, apologizes to him.
That night, Cynthia talks to Joe at the cafe, and they're then approached by Gil, who thanks her for recommending the apartment to him. Georgia then arrives, and Cynthia snidely asks how the school committee meeting went, as she didn't attend because she didn't want to. Gil then sits at a table with Georgia, and Cynthia realizes that Joe has feelings for Georgia, which makes Joe defensive. He asks if that's why she hasn't returned his texts, and Cynthia tells him it's alright. However, she warns him that she should be with either of them and takes her leave.
At Zach's school, Cynthia catches Georgia talking to Gil. She interrupts them by asking if Georgia would allow Austin to have another playdate with Zach, and takes her away from Gil.
That night, Joe visits Cynthia's house, and she laments that it was a bad time, as Zach has a playdate. Still, she lets him inside, where Joe apologizes for his behavior, noting that he has feelings for Georgia. To this, Cynthia laughs as she confesses that she's a mess and needed the laugh. The two reconcile, and Joe takes his leave.
Sitting at her kitchen table, Cynthia talks to Georgia.
Kill Gil[]
Joe sees Cynthia off, asking if they're good, as Ginny enters the cafe, and Cynthia confirms that they are.
Crying on her husband's chest, the doorbell rings, and Zach is asked to answer it, figuring that Austin left something behind. However, it was Georgia who entered, and Cynthia sobbed as she greeted Georgia, whom she hugged and apologized for her demeanor. Georgia brushes it off and tells Cynthia that she was there to pick up Austin, but Cynthia tells her that Gil had already done so with her permission.
That night at the Blue Farm Cafe, Cynthia greeted Georgia as she spoke to Joe and Gil. A little later, Gil mentions to Georgia that Cynthia had told Gil about the scams she was running, but Georgia denies it, claiming it's a lie.
In her kitchen, Georgia thanks Cynthia for looking after Austin, and Cynthia offers Georgia a drink, which she accepts. Cynthia then has a heart-to-heart conversation with Georgia about her affair with Joe. The news shocks Georgia, who can't believe that Cynthia had an affair with Joe. Sitting at a table, it was said that Tom would be dead by Christmas, but now it's February and he's still alive, which has her agonizing over his condition. Georgia understands and laments not being able to tell Austin who his father is, and that she thinks her child must have a good impression of his father. Cynthia then tells Georgia about how Tom once took Zach to Six Flags. After conveying this to Georgia, she reveals to her that she blocked Gil from applying to any apartment in the city, but admits he may find a place in Watertown or Lexington.
Concered about Zach and Austin who are too quiet upstairs, Cynthia leaves to check up on them.
Personality[]
Physical Appearance[]
Relationships[]
Family[]
Friends[]
Romances[]
Tom Fuller[]
Tom is Cynthia's husband and the father of their son.
Joe Singh[]
Joe and Cynthia have a brief fling in season 2.
Appearances[]
Season 1[]
- Pilot
- It's A Face Not A Mask
- Lydia Bennet Is Hundo a Feminist
- Boo, Bitch
- I'm Triggered
- Happy Sweet Sixteen, Jerk
- Check One, Check Other
- Feelings Are Hard
- The Worst Betrayal Since Jordyn and Kylie
Season 2[]
- Welcome Back, Bitches!
- Why Does Everything Have to Be So Terrible, All the Time, Forever?
- What Are You Playing at, Little Girl?
- Happy My Birthday to You
- Latkes Are Lit
- A Very Merry Ginny & Georgia Christmas Special
- Let Us Serenade the Sh*t Out of You
- Hark! Darkness Descends!
- Kill Gil
Season 3[]
- This Wouldn't Even Be a Podcast
- Beep Beep Freaking Beep
- Friends Can Dance
- The Bitch Is Back
- Boom Goes the Dynamite
- At Least It Can't Get Worse
- That's Wild
- Is That a Packed Lunch?
- It's Time for My Solo
- Monsters
Gallery[]
See Also[]
| Main Characters |
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Virginia Miller • Georgia Miller • Austin Miller • Ellen Baker • Marcus Baker • Maxine Baker • Paul Randolph • Joe Singh |
| Recurring Characters |
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Hunter Chen • Abby Littman • Norah Cohen • Zion Miller • Nick Throop • Gil Timmins • Cynthia Fuller • Sophie Sanchez • Gabriel Cordova • Matt Press • Jordan • Brodie • Mr. Gitten • Zach Fuller • Riley Nichols • Padma Atlurie • Maddie Atkins • Bev Cohen • Bhanu • Clint Baker • Samantha • Bracia Charles • Lynette Miller • Corbin Miller • Kenny Drexel |