Sweet Life: Los Angeles

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Sweet Life: Los Angeles
GenreReality television
Created byIssa Rae
Starring
  • Amanda Scott
  • Briana Jones
  • Cheryl Des Vignes
  • Jerrold Smith II
  • Jordan Bentley
  • P'Jae Compton
  • Tylynn Burns
  • Rebecca Magett
  • Rob Lee
  • Jaylenn Hart
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Issa Rae
  • Montrel McKay
  • Jimmy Fox
  • Sheri Maroufkhani
  • Leola Westbrook
  • Sun de Graaf
Producers
  • Rajah Ahmed
  • Pyongson Yim
Production locationLos Angeles, California
Production companiesHoorae Productions
Main Event Media, an All3Media America Company
Morning Dew Pictures
Release
Original networkHBO Max
Original releaseAugust 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)

Sweet Life: Los Angeles is an American reality television series created by Issa Rae. It premiered August 19, 2021 on HBO Max. In October 2021, it was renewed for a second season which premiered August 4, 2022.[1][2][3]

Background[]

Sweet Life was inspired by both the Frank Ocean song after which it is named, and the BET reality television show Baldwin Hills.[4][5] The show follows a close group of African-American friends in their 20s, as they live their lives in South Los Angeles striving for "Black Excellence." The group is supportive of each other and their goals of chasing their dreams connect them.[6]

Cast[]

Profession and age of cast members when the first season premiered:[7]

  • Amanda Scott - PR professional, 25
  • Briana Jones - Health care professional, 26
  • Cheryl Des Vignes - Fashion designer, 26
  • Jerrold Smith II - Marketing specialist, 25
  • Jordan Bentley (Season 1) - Streetwear designer, 24
  • P'Jae Compton - Artist manager, 27
  • Tylynn Burns - Event planner, 26
  • Rebecca Magett (Season 2; recurring season 1) - Bri's bestie and P'Jae's on-again-off-again love interest.
  • Rob Lee (Season 2; recurring season 1) - Amanda's boyfriend, who quit his full time job to pursue comedy.
  • Jaylenn Hart (Season 2; recurring season 1) - Tylynn's boyfriend who wants kids but not marriage.

Episodes[]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)September 9, 2021 (2021-09-09)
210August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)

Season 1 (2021)[]

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleOriginal air date
11"Sweet Life"August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)
22"Good Vibes Only"August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)
33"You Got Me F**ked Up"August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19)
44"A Seat at the Table"August 26, 2021 (2021-08-26)
55"Moving In, Moving Out, Moving On"August 26, 2021 (2021-08-26)
66"Once Upon a Time in Sexico"August 26, 2021 (2021-08-26)
77"No Cabo Cuddles"September 2, 2021 (2021-09-02)
88"Low-Key Privileged"September 2, 2021 (2021-09-02)
99"Are We Even Friends?"September 2, 2021 (2021-09-02)
1010"The Group Chat"September 9, 2021 (2021-09-09)

Season 2 (2022)[]

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleOriginal air date
111"Ain't Sh*t Sweet"August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
122"The Good, the Bad, and the Medium Ugly"August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
133"Tylynn & the Termites"August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
144"Accents & Good Times"August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
155"Y'all Weird AF"August 11, 2022 (2022-08-11)
166"B*tch, What's the Tea?"August 11, 2022 (2022-08-11)
177"Spring BAEcation"August 11, 2022 (2022-08-11)
188"Two B's, No F*cks"August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)
199"Have You Really Have, Though?"August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)
2010"Wait, that's it?!"August 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)

Awards[]

In 2022 the first season was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show, and a Guild of Music Supervisors Awards for Best Music Supervision in Reality Television.[8][9]

References[]

  1. ^ Petski, Denise (May 18, 2021). "HBO Max Orders 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' Reality Series From Issa Rae". Deadline. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (November 2, 2021). "'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' Renewed For Season 2 By HBO Max". Deadline. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  3. ^ Christian, Tanya (August 19, 2021). "'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' Delivers the Black Excellence TV Desperately Needs". Glamour. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Samuel, Ruth Etiesit (August 27, 2021). "Beyond the 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles,' Tylynn Burns wants a legacy of her own". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  5. ^ Corry, Kristin (August 20, 2021). "The New Era of Black Reality TV Feels More Like Real Life". Vice. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  6. ^ Encarnacion, Monica. "Sweet Life: Los Angeles TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  7. ^ Jones, Marcus (July 27, 2021). "Meet the cast of 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles,' HBO Max's new Issa Rae–produced unscripted series". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Spivey, Kemberlie (January 18, 2022). "2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominations: The Full List". Forbes. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  9. ^ Halperin, Shirley (March 21, 2022). "HBO's 'The White Lotus,' 'Lovecraft Country' Take Top TV Honors at Guild of Music Supervisors Awards". Variety. Retrieved May 20, 2022.

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