Simplified: A new workplace comedy features local actors, writers, directors and producers, as well as a setting familiar to many Sioux Fallsians: Last Stop CD Shop. Here's what you need to know about "Last Stop - The Series."

Wait, somebody made a show about Last Stop?

They sure did.

"Last Stop - The Series" came from the imagination of local filmmaker Dominic Wieneke, who created the series with the help of co-producers Zeke Richter and Ari Show.

  • Wieneke, a collector of books and other media, has been coming to Last Stop regularly for about 20 years.
  • His idea for the show stemmed from his day-to-day interactions in the store, as well as his desire to showcase the talent that lives in Sioux Falls. All of the actors and production crew are local to the area.
"We want to show there's actual, quality stuff that can come out of here," Wieneke said.

In addition to creating an homage to one of his favorite stores, the new series is also foray into a new genre for Wieneke.

"It's his first comedy," said Richter, co-producer and writer who helped bring some comedic elements to the series. "Most of his stuff is horror."

Tell me more about the series

The series includes seven episodes, all of which were filmed in the East 10th Street Last Stop location – with permission from the owners, who not only OK-ed but supported the project along the way.

  • Filming took place on Sunday mornings over several months in late 2023 and early 2024.

Richter described the vibe as a "hit of nostalgia," noting that the series really works to capture the vibe of the shop, which sells books, music, records, video games, board games and other media and collectibles.

How can I watch it?

The State Theatre is hosting a premiere viewing at the end of the month. Tickets sold out within a day, so a second showing was added for Feb. 3 (and it's possible more showings may be added if the demand is there. Snag tickets here.)

  • Wieneke and Richter then plan to do an initial DVD release of the series at Last Stop, with hopes of a wider DVD release and potential streaming options in the future.

You can also watch previews of the series on the Last Stop - The Series Facebook page.

The pair are also already looking ahead to a second season.

"There are so many more stories this store can tell," Wieneke said.