Harlem (TV series)

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Harlem
Harlem TV series poster.jpg
GenreComedy
Created byTracy Oliver
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • David Bausch
  • Britt Matt
  • Shani Saxon
CinematographyMatt Edwards
Editors
  • Christian Kinnard
  • Kate Pedatella
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkAmazon Prime Video
Original releaseDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03) –
present (present)

Harlem is an American comedy television series created and executive produced by Tracy Oliver. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on December 3, 2021. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a second season.

Synopsis[]

The 10-episode series follows four girlfriends who met while attending New York University and are now in their thirties, living in Harlem, as they try to balance love, life, and their careers as working professionals.[1][2]

Cast[]

Production[]

The project was first announced on July 8, 2019, as an untitled half-hour comedy series.[3] Filming was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Creator Tracy Oliver said she had the idea for the show because she felt there weren’t a lot of "Black female friendship stories on the air," and she wanted to portray people in their thirties who were still searching for their path in life.[4] She based the show in part on her own experiences.[4] The series is executive produced by Oliver, Amy Poehler, Kim Lessing, Dave Becky, Pharrell Williams, and Mimi Valdés.[1]

On January 14, 2020, it was announced that Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson, and Shoniqua Shandai had been cast in the series, and that Malcolm D. Lee would direct the first two episodes.[5] On February 17, 2021, it was announced that Whoopi Goldberg and Jasmine Guy would be joining the show in recurring roles.[6] On March 4, 2021, it was announced that Andrea Martin, Robert Ri'chard, Juani Feliz, Kate Rockwell, and Sullivan Jones would also have recurring roles.[7] On February 17, 2022, Amazon renewed the series for a second season.[8]

Episodes[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Pilot"Malcolm D. LeeTracy OliverDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
2"Saturn Returns"Malcolm D. LeeTracy OliverDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
3"Rainbow Sprinkles"Linda MendozaAzie DungeyDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
4"Winter Solstice"Linda MendozaNjeri BrownDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
5"Boundaries"Linda MendozaTravon FreeDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
6"Cuffing Season"Stacey MuhammadJess WatsonDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
7"The Strong Black Woman"Stacey MuhammadBritt MattDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
8"Five Years Ago"Linda MendozaAzie Dungey & Sean BuckleyDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
9"Secrets"Neema BarnetteAeryn Michelle WilliamsDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
10"Once Upon a Time in Harlem"Neema BarnetteTracy Oliver & Scott KingDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)

Release[]

The trailer was released on November 3, 2021.[4] All 10 episodes of the series premiered on Prime Video on December 3, 2021.[4]

Reception[]

According to the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the series' first season has a 95% approval rating based on 20 critics' reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Harlem is a delight that is often wise about friendly foibles, aided by a terrific cast whose snappy repartee immediately shines."[9] Metacritic assigned the first season a weighted average score of 77 out of 100 based on 12 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]

Accolades[]

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2022 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Harlem Nominated
2022 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series Neema Barnette – Harlem: “Once Upon A Time in Harlem” Nominated
2022 GLAAD Media Awards Harlem Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ a b Jones, Okla (November 8, 2021). "Amazon Releases Trailer For New Comedy 'Harlem'". Essence. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Sledge, Philip (October 28, 2021). "7 Quick Things We Know About Tracy Oliver's Upcoming Prime Video Comedy Series". Cinema Blend. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (July 8, 2019). "Amazon Orders Tracy Oliver Comedy Series From Amy Poehler & Universal TV". Deadline. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d Jones, Marcus (November 3, 2021). "Harlem trailer touts guest stars Whoopi Goldberg, Jasmine Guy, and a Cousin Skeeter reunion". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Thorne, Will (January 14, 2020). "Tracy Oliver Amazon Series Casts Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai". Variety. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (February 17, 2021). "Whoopi Goldberg & Jasmine Guy Join Tracy Oliver Comedy 'Harlem' In Recurring Roles". Deadline. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (March 4, 2021). "'Harlem': Andrea Martin, Robert Ri'chard, Juani Feliz, Kate Rockwell & Sullivan Jones To Recur In Tracy Oliver's Amazon Comedy". Deadline. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (February 17, 2022). "Tracy Oliver's 'Harlem' Renewed For Season 2 By Amazon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Harlem: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "Harlem: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved January 7, 2022.

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