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Revision as of 23:57, 15 August 2021
The Upshaws | |
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Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | Regina Y. Hicks & Wanda Sykes |
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Opening theme | Solid by Ashford & Simpson |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Running time | 25–29 minutes |
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Original release | |
Network | Netflix |
Release | May 12, 2021 present | –
The Upshaws is an American sitcom created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes. The series stars Sykes, Mike Epps, Kim Fields, Page Kennedy, Diamond Lyons, Khali Spraggins, Jermelle Simon, Gabrielle Dennis, and Journey Christine. The series premiered on Netflix on May 12, 2021.[1][2] In June 2021, the series was renewed for a second season.[3]
Cast and characters
Main
- Kim Fields as Regina Upshaw, the matriarch of the Upshaw family; Bennie Sr's wife and mother to Bernard Jr., Aaliyah, and Maya
- Mike Epps as Bernard "Bennie" Upshaw, Sr., patriarch of the Upshaw family, Regina's high-school sweetheart and eventual husband. He is the owner of Bennie's Garage.
- Wanda Sykes as Lucretia Turner, Regina's older sister. She doesn't like "Bennie" and makes it known but she also helped him buy the garage, being a partial owner
- Diamond Lyons as Kelvin Upshaw, Bennie and Tasha's son who is the same age as Aaliyah, who calls Kelvin her "Ghetto Twin." He was conceived when Bennie thought he and Regina were on a break.
- Khali Spraggins as Aaliyah Upshaw, Bennie and Regina's eldest daughter
- Page Kennedy as Duck, an old friend of Bennie's who also works at his garage. He is recently out of prison and has become a practicing Christian.
- Jermelle Simon as Bernard Upshaw, Jr., Bennie and Regina's eldest child and only son together. He has a strained relationship with his father, who wasn't there for him until he was 16. Bernard consistently says he abandoned him and still doesn’t put in true effort.
- Gabrielle Dennis as Tasha Lewis, Kelvin's mother, a caricature of a “babymama." She has no issues with Regina, although, Regina does not like her at all.
- Journey Christine as Maya Upshaw, Bennie and Regina's youngest child.
Recurring
- Michel Estimé as Tony, Bennie's friend and employee
- Dayna Dooley as Sheila, Regina's boss at the hospital
- Daria Johns as Savannah, Aaliyah's best friend
- Jessica Morris as Amy, Regina's friend
- Dewayne Perkins as Hector
- Leonard Earl Howze as Davis, another of Bennie's friends
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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1 | "Birthday B.S." | Ken Whittingham | Regina Y. Hicks & Wanda Sykes | May 12, 2021 |
2 | "The Hook-Up" | Robbie Countryman & Ken Whittingham | Annie Levine & Jonathan Emerson | May 12, 2021 |
3 | "Joy Ride" | Ken Whittingham | Mark Alton Brown | May 12, 2021 |
4 | "Big Plans" | Sheldon Epps | Mitchell Marchand | May 12, 2021 |
5 | "Ridin' Dirty" | Robbie Countryman | Allie Romano | May 12, 2021 |
6 | "Last Straw" | Sheldon Epps | Regina Y. Hicks | May 12, 2021 |
7 | "Yard Sale" | Kelly Park | Dino Shorte | May 12, 2021 |
8 | "Night Out" | Phill Lewis | Anil K. Foreman | May 12, 2021 |
9 | "Gloves Off" | Phill Lewis | Annie Levine & Jonathan Emerson | May 12, 2021 |
10 | "The Backslide" | Sheldon Epps | Annie Levine & Jonathan Emerson | May 12, 2021 |
Production
Development
On August 20, 2019, Netflix gave production a series order. The Upshaws is created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes who are expected to executive produce alongside Mike Epps, Niles Kirchner, and Page Hurwitz. Push It Productions is the production company involved with producing the series.[1] The series was released on May 12, 2021.[2] On June 24, 2021, Netflix renewed the series for a 16-episode second season which is expected to be split into two parts.[3]
Casting
Upon series order announcement, Sykes and Epps were also cast to star.[1] On March 4, 2020, Kim Fields joined the cast in a starring role.[4] On December 2, 2020, Gabrielle Dennis, Page Kennedy, Diamond Lyons, Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Jermelle Simon, and Journey Christine were cast in starring roles.[5]
Reception
For the series, review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 57% based on 7 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.[6] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 61 out of 100 based on 4 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[7]
References
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (August 20, 2019). "Netflix Orders 'The Upshaws' Comedy Series Starring Wanda Sykes & Mike Epps". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ a b Jones, Marcus (March 16, 2021). "Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps hilariously butt heads in first look at Netflix's The Upshaws". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 24, 2021). "'The Upshaws' Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 4, 2020). "'The Upshaws': Kim Fields Joins Wanda Sykes & Mike Epps In Netflix Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 2, 2020). "'The Upshaws': Gabrielle Dennis, Page Kennedy Among Six Cast In Netflix Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "The Upshaws: Season 1 (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ "The Upshaws: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
External links
- The Upshaws on Netflix
- The Upshaws at IMDb