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Couple-ish
GenreComedy-drama
Created byK Alexander
Written by
Directed by
  • Christian Tribuzio
  • Corey Misquita
Starring
Opening theme"Fantasy Life" written and produced by Nicholas Potter and sung by K Alexander.[1]
ComposerNicholas Potter
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes44 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Annie Dally
  • Leah Dejong
  • Benjamin Irwin
  • Edna Phong
  • Chris Thornton
  • Rachel Zimmerman
Producers
  • Yasmin Bertew
  • Kyle Dunbar
  • Yusuf Alvi
  • Jordan Lee-Tung
EditorCorey Misquita
Running time3-10 minutes
Original release
ReleaseDecember 9, 2015 (2015-12-09) –
September 17, 2017 (2017-09-17)

Couple-ish is a Canadian LGBTQ+ web series created by K Alexander, who stars alongside Mercedes Morris and Sharon Belle.[2] The series revolves around Dee Warson, a non-binary artist, who is looking for a new roommate with the help of their sister, Amy Warson. Soon they are entangled in a government conspiracy so that their new roommate, Rachel Mannt, isn't forced to leave the country. The first episode aired December 9, 2015[3][4] with new episodes posted twice a week. Season one is made up of 22 episodes and the season finale was posted on March 9, 2016.[5] Season two, consisting of 22 episodes, premiered on April 29, 2017 and concluded on September 17, 2017.[6][7]

Background and development

The series was made possible by the support of nearly 800 backers through the series Kickstarter campaign.[8][9] An Indiegogo campaign was launched in November 2016 to fundraise a second season, with a fixed goal of $45,000 USD, which was successfully raised in under a month.[10]

Plot

The series begins with Dee Warson stressing out over their apartment which they cannot afford to pay rent for alone, having just lost the person who was helping with bills. Their sister, Amy Warson, suggests they get a roommate and after a little convincing, they interview several candidates. One being Rachel Mannt, an English woman who moved to Canada to attend university, who seems to meet the criteria they're looking for.

Eight months later, it comes to light that Rachel's visa will expire soon and in a desperate attempt to remain in the country, she has told the Canadian government that she and Dee are in a common law partnership. The series follows the two hosting a web show that flaunts their relationship so that when investigated, their relationship seems legitimate.[11]

Awards and nominations

In 2016, the series was nominated for a Streamy award, ultimately losing to Brooklyn Sound.[12]

Cast and characters

Main

  • K Alexander as Dee Warson, a non-binary artist.
  • Mercedes Morris as Amy Warson, Dee's sister.
  • Sharon Belle as Rachel Mannt, Dee's roommate from London and internet girlfriend.
  • Nicholas Potter as Edmond, Dee's boyfriend in season 1.
  • Premika Leo as Cal, Dee's love interest in season 2

Supporting characters

  • Diana Chrisman as Jamie, Rachel's co-worker.
  • Tanya Filipopoulos as Lauren.
  • Jaime Lujan as Cherie, Amy's friend-with-benefits.
  • Stacey Iseman as Rita Warson, Dee and Amy's mother.
  • Peter Mazzucco as Peter Warson, Dee and Amy's father..

References

  1. ^ "Fantasy Life (Couple-ish Extended Theme Song )". Archived from the original on 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  2. ^ "Five Reasons You Should Be Watching "Couple-ish" - AfterEllen". 15 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Couple-ish Episode 1". YouTube.
  4. ^ "LGBT-Based Web Series 'Couple-ish' Releases First Episode | The Daily Fandom". 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Couple-ish Episode 22". YouTube.
  6. ^ Couple-ish [@coupleish] (29 April 2017). "Heeere we go. Season 2 has begun. New episodes every Saturday at 5pm EST." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Couple-ish [@coupleish] (17 September 2017). "The finale is finally here." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Couple-ish Kickstarter".
  9. ^ ""Couple-ish" stars non-binary & queer characters you'll fall in love with - AfterEllen". 28 October 2015. Archived from the original on 30 July 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  10. ^ "Couple-ish Season 2". Indiegogo. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  11. ^ "Web Series Wednesday – Couple-ish". 27 January 2016.
  12. ^ "6th Annual Nominees". Retrieved 2016-09-20.

See also

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