Blindspotting (TV series)

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Blindspotting
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GenreComedy-drama
Created byRafael Casal & Daveed Diggs
Based onThe movie Blindspotting
Starring
Music by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Jasmine Cephas Jones
  • Chrisann Verges
CinematographyTarin Anderson
Editors
  • Craig Hayes
  • Varun Viswanath
  • S. Robyn Wilson
Running time30–34 minutes
Production companies
DistributorStarz
Release
Original networkStarz
Original releaseJune 13, 2021 (2021-06-13) –
present (present)

Blindspotting is an American comedy-drama television series, and a spin-off sequel of the 2018 film of the same name. It is created and executive produced by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs, writers, producers and lead stars of the original film, and focuses on the supporting character of Ashley, played again by Jasmine Cephas Jones, who also acts as producer. Keith Calder, a producer on the original film, is also an executive producer, with Casal also acting as showrunner. It premiered on June 13, 2021 on Starz.[1] In October 2021, the series was renewed for a second season.[2]

Set six months after the events of the film, the series follows Ashley after Miles, her boyfriend and father of their son, is suddenly incarcerated, forcing her to move in with Miles' mother. It co-stars Jaylen Barron, Candace Nicholas-Lippman, Benjamin Earl Turner, and Atticus Woodward. Casal appears as a guest, reprising his role as Miles.

Plot[]

Six months after the events in the film of the same name, Miles, Ashley's partner of 12 years and father of their son, is suddenly incarcerated, and the situation leaves her to navigate a chaotic and humorous existential crisis when she and her son Sean are forced to move in with Miles' mother and half-sister.

Cast[]

Main[]

Recurring[]

Episodes[]

No.Title [3]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [3]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Ordeal"Seith MannRafael Casal & Daveed DiggsJune 13, 2021 (2021-06-13)[a]N/A
2"Smashley Rose"Seith MannRafael Casal & Daveed DiggsJune 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)[a]N/A
3"The Rule of Three"Aurora GuerreroPriscilla Garcia-JacquierJune 27, 2021 (2021-06-27)N/A
4"The Four Hustlateers"Aurora GuerreroRafael Casal & Daveed DiggsJuly 4, 2021 (2021-07-04)N/A
5"Beaches Be Trippin"Erin FeeleyAlanna BrownJuly 18, 2021 (2021-07-18)N/A
6"Ghost Dad"Pete ChatmonNijla Mu'minJuly 25, 2021 (2021-07-25)0.088[5]
7"Seannie Darko"Angela BarnesBenjamin Earl TurnerAugust 1, 2021 (2021-08-01)N/A
8"Bride or Die"Rafael CasalRafael Casal & Daveed DiggsAugust 8, 2021 (2021-08-08)0.066[6]

Production[]

Development[]

In September 2020, it was announced Starz had ordered a spin-off series based upon Blindspotting by Carlos López Estrada, with Jasmine Cephas Jones set to star and produce, with Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal serving as executive producers and writers on the series.[7] Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Lionsgate Television, Snoot Entertainment, and Barnyard Projects.[8] In December 2020, Benjamin Earl Turner, Atticus Woodward, Jaylen Barron, Candace Nicholas-Lippman and Helen Hunt joined the cast in starring roles, with Rafael Casal and Justin Chu Cary set to appear in recurring capacity.[9][10]

Principal photography for the series began in December 2020.[10][11] Production took place in March 2021 in West Oakland, Oakland, California.[12]

Diggs does not reprise his film role as Collin in the first season beyond a voice cameo in the finale, despite co-creating the show. Casal hoped to include Collin during the planning stages but Diggs wished for the season to focus on Ashley, though he ultimately came to regret not making an appearance. Diggs and Casal have both expressed interest in bringing back Collin for a potential second season.[13]

On October 14, 2021, Starz renewed the series for a second season.[2]

Music[]

Blindspotting creators Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs had recruited fellow schoolmate Ambrose Akinmusire and Blindspotting (film) composer Michael Yezerski to compose the score for the television series. Akinmusire and Yezerski have created score to accompany Spoken Word, Verse, Dance, and various other types of scenes demonstrated throughout the series. In a Variety article between the two musicians, they describe the experience as "a very rare opportunity for the score to just become the driving language of a piece of dramatic television content."[14]

Soundtrack[]

Album Year Composed by Featured Artists Details
Blindspotting (Music from the STARZ Original Series, Season 1) 2021 Ambrose Akinmusire

Michael Yezerski

Jasmine Cephas Jones

Rafael Casal

Benjamin Earl Turner

  • Release date: September 17, 2021
  • Label: Lions Gate Entertainment Inc
  • Formats: Streaming

Release[]

The series had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 11, 2021.[4][15] It premiered on Starz on June 13, 2021.[16]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 100% based on 25 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "The rare adaptation that exceeds its source material, Blindspotting deftly takes on complicated social constructs with comedic flair, crafting a show that's as funny as it is poignant while giving its incredible ensemble—led by the captivating Jasmine Cephas Jones—plenty of room to shine."[17] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[18]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2021 Women's Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Jasmine Cephas Jones Nominated [19]
Outstanding Comedy Series Blindspotting
Geneva International Film Festival Best International TV Series Blindspotting Nominated [20]
Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Music Supervision - TV Show/Limited Series Blindspotting
(supervision by Jonathan McHugh) 		Nominated [21]
Gotham Awards Breakthrough Series – Short Format Blindspotting Nominated [22]
Clio Awards Press/Influencer Kits & Collateral Blindspotting
(created by A Very Good Job) 		Won [23]
Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Female Performance in a Scripted Series Jasmine Cephas Jones Pending [24]
Best New Scripted Series Blindspotting

Notes[]

  1. ^ a b This episode premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 11, 2021, ahead of its weekly Starz premieres.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Lopez, Kristen (May 12, 2021). "Blindspotting' Trailer: Starz Expands Daveed Diggs' Sundance Favorite for TV". IndieWire. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  2. ^ a b White, Peter (October 14, 2021). "'Blindspotting' Renewed For Season 2 At Starz". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Blindspotting – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Blindspotting". Tribeca Film Festival. Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  5. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 27, 2021). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.25.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 10, 2021). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.8.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  7. ^ White, Peter (September 10, 2020). "'Blindspotting': TV Spin-Off Of Rafael Casal & Daveed Diggs Feature Goes To Series At Starz". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  8. ^ Porter, Rick (September 10, 2020). "'Blindspotting' Series Based on Movie a Go at Starz". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  9. ^ White, Peter (December 1, 2020). "'Blindspotting': Starz Sets Cast For TV Adaptation Of Rafael Casal & Daveed Diggs' Feature Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  10. ^ a b Porter, Rick (December 2, 2020). "Helen Hunt Boards 'Blindspotting' Series at Starz". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  11. ^ Casal, Rafael [@rafaelcasal] (December 1, 2020). "Bay Area stand up. Blindspotting the series has begun filming. Part one of 2 big pieces of news. Love to our amazing cast @benjaminearlturner @jaylenbarron @candace.nicholas.lippman @lilmanatticus and of course @jazzy_joness. Diggs and I couldn't be happier with this crew. So many people are working so hard during a pandemic to make this happen, we are eternally grateful and excited to bring this story to life. Link to the announcement in my bio. #dreamswithfriends". Retrieved July 4, 2021 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ Bartlett, Amanda (February 10, 2021). "'Blindspotting' star talks filming spin-off TV series in West Oakland next month". SFGate. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  13. ^ Hill-Paul, Lucas (8 June 2021). "Blindspotting creator says Daveed Diggs 'was mad' he didn't make an appearance". Express. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  14. ^ Tangcay, Jazz; Tangcay, Jazz (2021-07-06). "'Blindspotting' Composers on Creating Music for the TV Series' Stylized Dance Sequences". Variety. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
  15. ^ Haring, Bruce (April 29, 2021). "The 2021 Tribeca Festival Unveils Plans For TV, Episodic And Creator's Market, Including Live Events With Tina Fey, KISS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  16. ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (May 12, 2021). "Blindspotting Trailer: Jasmine Cephas Jones Leads Starz's Sequel Series". Coming Soon. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  17. ^ "Blindspotting: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  18. ^ "Blindspotting: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  19. ^ "Women's Image Network Announces its 23rd Women's Image Awards Film & Television Nominees". PRWeb. 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  20. ^ "Blindspotting". GIFF 2021. 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  21. ^ "2021 Music In Visual Media nominations". Hollywood Music In Media Awards. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  22. ^ Lang, Brent; Tangcay, Jazz (2021-10-21). "'Passing', 'The Lost Daughter', Lead 2021 Gotham Awards Nominations (Full List)". Variety. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  23. ^ "Blindspotting / STARZ - Influencer Watch Kits". Clios. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  24. ^ "These are the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees". Film Independent. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2021-12-15.

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