Harlem (TV series)
Harlem is an American comedy television series created and executive produced by Tracy Oliver. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on December 3, 2021.
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Tracy Oliver |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Cinematography | Matt Edwards |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Original release | 3 December 2021 |
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
- Meagan Good as Camille
- Grace Byers as Quinn
- Shoniqua Shandai as Angie
- Jerrie Johnson as Tye
- Tyler Lepley as Ian
- Juani Feliz as Isabela
- Jonathan Burke as Eric
- Kadeem Ali Harris as Brandon
- Whoopi Goldberg as Dr. Elise Pruitt
- Jasmine Guy as Patricia
- Andrea Martin as Robin
- Sullivan Jones as Jameson Royce
- Robert Ri'chard as Shawn
- Kate Rockwell as Anna
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]
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]
The series is executive produced by Tracy Oliver, Amy Poehler, Kim Lessing, Dave Becky, Pharrell Williams, and Mimi Valdés.[1]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Malcolm D. Lee | Tracy Oliver | 3 December 2021 |
| 2 | "Saturn Returns" | Malcolm D. Lee | Tracy Oliver | 3 December 2021 |
| 3 | "Rainbow Sprinkles" | Linda Mendoza | Azie Dungey | 3 December 2021 |
| 4 | "Winter Solstice" | Linda Mendoza | Njeri Brown | 3 December 2021 |
| 5 | "Boundaries" | Linda Mendoza | Travon Free | 3 December 2021 |
| 6 | "Cuffing Season" | Stacey Muhammad | Jess Watson | 3 December 2021 |
| 7 | "The Strong Black Woman" | Stacey Muhammad | Britt Matt | 3 December 2021 |
| 8 | "Five Years Ago" | Linda Mendoza | Azie Dungey & Sean Buckley | 3 December 2021 |
| 9 | "Secrets" | Neema Barnette | Aeryn Michelle Williams | 3 December 2021 |
| 10 | "Once Upon a Time in Harlem" | Neema Barnette | Tracy Oliver & Scott King | 3 December 2021 |
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]
References
- Jones, Okla (8 November 2021). "Amazon Releases Trailer For New Comedy 'Harlem'". Essence. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- Sledge, Philip (28 October 2021). "7 Quick Things We Know About Tracy Oliver's Upcoming Prime Video Comedy Series". Cinema Blend. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- Petski, Denise (8 July 2019). "Amazon Orders Tracy Oliver Comedy Series From Amy Poehler & Universal TV". Deadline. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- Jones, Marcus (3 November 2021). "Harlem trailer touts guest stars Whoopi Goldberg, Jasmine Guy, and a Cousin Skeeter reunion". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- Thorne, Will (14 January 2020). "Tracy Oliver Amazon Series Casts Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai". Variety. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- Petski, Denise (17 February 2021). "Whoopi Goldberg & Jasmine Guy Join Tracy Oliver Comedy 'Harlem' In Recurring Roles". Deadline. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- Petski, Denise (4 March 2021). "'Harlem': Andrea Martin, Robert Ri'chard, Juani Feliz, Kate Rockwell & Sullivan Jones To Recur In Tracy Oliver's Amazon Comedy". Deadline. Retrieved 2 December 2021.