Hawley felt that Milioti was the right choice because her personality was similar to her character 's .
Offerman played Karl Weathers , an alcoholic and the only lawyer in Luverne , and Cristin Milioti was assigned the part of Betsy Solverson , Lou 's terminally ill wife .
Hawley felt that Cristin Milioti was the right choice because Cristin Milioti 's personality was similar to her character 's .
Offerman played Karl Weathers , an alcoholic and the only lawyer in Luverne , and Cristin Milioti was assigned the part of Betsy Solverson , Lou 's terminally ill wife .