Brand New Cherry Flavor

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Brand New Cherry Flavor
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Promotional release poster
Genre
Created by
Based onBrand New Cherry Flavor
by Todd Grimson
Starring
ComposerJeff Russo[1]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Nick Antosca
  • Lenore Zion
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time36–52 minutes
Production companies
DistributorNetflix
Release
Original networkNetflix
Picture format4K UHDTV
Audio formatDolby Digital
Original releaseAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)

Brand New Cherry Flavor is an American horror drama streaming television limited series created by Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion based on the novel of the same name by Todd Grimson. The series stars Rosa Salazar, Catherine Keener, Eric Lange, Manny Jacinto and Jeff Ward. The series premiered on Netflix on August 13, 2021.[2][3]

Premise[]

Lisa N. Nova (Rosa Salazar) comes to LA dead set on directing her first movie. But when she trusts the wrong person and gets stabbed in the back, everything goes sideways and a dream project turns into a nightmare. This particular nightmare has zombies, hit men, supernatural kittens, and a mysterious tattoo artist who likes to put curses on people. And Lisa’s going to have to figure out some secrets from her own past in order to get out alive.

— Netflix[4]

Cast and characters[]

Main[]

Recurring[]

Guest stars[]

Episodes[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"I Exist"Arkasha StevensonTeleplay by : Lenore Zion & Nick AntoscaAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
2"Hair of the Dog"Gandja MonteiroMando AlvaradoAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
3"Roman Candle"Gandja MonteiroChristina HamAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
4"Tadpole Smoothie"Matt SobelTeleplay by : Nick Antosca & Haley Z. Boston
Story by : Alana B. Lytle & Haley Z. Boston		August 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
5"Jennifer"Matt SobelLenore Zion & Haley Z. BostonAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
6"Milk Bath"Jake SchreierMatt FennellAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
7"Egg"Jake SchreierMando Alvarado & Christina HamAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
8"Bodies"Nick AntoscaLenore Zion & Nick AntoscaAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)

Production[]

On November 15, 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a 8-episode first season. The limited series was created, written and executive produced by Nick Antosca and Lenore Zion. Arkasha Stevenson directed the first episode of the limited series. Production companies involved with the limited series consists of Eat the Cat and Universal Content Productions.[2] Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that Rosa Salazar, Catherine Keener, Eric Lange, Manny Jacinto, and Jeff Ward had joined the cast.[2] On December 17, 2020, Hannah Levien, Leland Orser, and Patrick Fischler were announced as recurring cast members.[5] Principal photography for the first season took place on location in Vancouver, Canada, from November 2019 to March 2020.[6] The series was released on August 13, 2021.[3]

Reception[]

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes collected 26 reviews and identified 77% of them as positive, with an average rating of 7.40/10. The critics consensus states, "Though definitely not for all tastes, Brand New Cherry Flavor is a delightfully deranged trip anchored by another incredible performance from Rosa Salazar."[7] According to Metacritic, another aggregator, the series received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 62 out of 100 from 13 reviews.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "Jeff Russo Scoring Netflix's 'Brand New Cherry Flavor'". Film Music Reporter. August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Andreeva, Nellie (November 15, 2019). "N'Brand New Cherry Flavor' Series Headlined By Rosa Salazar A Go At Netflix; Catherine Keener, Eric Lange, Jeff Ward & Manny Jacinto Co-Star In Horror Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Cordero, Rosy (July 19, 2021). "Rosa Salazar Goes Dark In Netflix's 'Brand New Cherry Flavor' Teaser Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  4. ^ Maas, Jennifer (July 19, 2021). "'Brand New Cherry Flavor' Series Finally Gets Premiere Date at Netflix – Watch First Teaser Here (Video)". TheWrap. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (December 17, 2020). "'Brand New Cherry Flavor': Hannah Levien, Leland Orser, Patrick Fischler To Recur In Netflix Horror Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "Netflix Horror Series 'Brand New Cherry Flavor:' Release Date, Details". TVShowsAce. August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  7. ^ "Brand New Cherry Flavor: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  8. ^ "Brand New Cherry Flavor: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved August 14, 2021.

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