Bigger (TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Felischa Marye |
| Written by | Felischa Marye |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Will Packer |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | BET+ |
| Release | September 19, 2019 – present |
Bigger is an American comedy television series executive produced by Will Packer that premiered on BET+. On February 18, 2020, BET+ announced the series was renewed for a second season.[1]
Premise
Bigger follows "five thirty-somethings living in Atlanta as they try to build professional and personal lives they can be proud of, but the one thing they don't have keeps impeding their progress: love. Unresolved feelings from college are uncovered and secrets revealed, forcing these friends to finally deal with uncomfortable truths about each other."[2]
Cast
- Tanisha Long as Layne Roberts
- Angell Conwell as Veronica Yates
- Rasheda Crockett as Tracey Davis
- Tristen J. Winger as Vince
- Chase Anthony as Deon
Episodes
| No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "What's Best? (Pilot)" | Charles Stone III | Felischa Marye | September 19, 2019 |
| 2 | "Is Bigger Really Better?" | Charles Stone III | Michelle Listenbee Brown | September 19, 2019 |
| 3 | "Smack My Ass Like You Mean It" | Crystle Roberson | David A. Arnold | September 19, 2019 |
| 4 | "Thot That Counts" | Crystle Roberson | Angela Nissel | September 26, 2019 |
| 5 | "The Greg's" | Chioke Nassor | Carla Banks Waddles | October 3, 2019 |
| 6 | "Baby Steps" | Chioke Nassor | Felischa Marye | October 10, 2019 |
| 7 | "Where Do We Go from Here?" | Angela Barnes Gomes | Courtney Perdue Baindu Saidu | October 17, 2019 |
| 8 | "Paint 'n Sip" | Angela Barnes Gomes | Lou-Lou Igbokwe | October 24, 2019 |
| 9 | "Mazel Tov" | Charles Stone III | Breannah Gibson | October 31, 2019 |
| 10 | "What Am I Supposed To Do With…" | Charles Stone III | Felischa Marye Devon K. Shepard | November 7, 2019 |
Production
On April 11, 2018, it was announced that BET had given a series order to the production for a first season consisting of ten episodes. Will Packer was set to executive produce the series with Sheila Ducksworth and Felischa Marye serving as writers and co-executive producers. Production companies involved in the series include Will Packer Productions and Collins Entertainment.[2][5][6][7][8][9]
References
- ^ "'Bigger' Renewed For Season 2 On BET+". February 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (April 11, 2018). "'Boomerang' Reboot Among 3 Series Orders as BET Doubles Down on Scripted (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ "Bigger – Season 1". IMDb. September 19, 2019.
- ^ "BIGGER (BET PLUS)". The Futon Critic. September 19, 2019.
- ^ Saunders, Cherie (April 12, 2018). "BET Orders 'Boomerang' Reboot Among 3 Scripted Orders Mandated by New President | EURweb". EURweb. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Roots, Kimberly (April 11, 2018). "Boomerang: Eddie Murphy Movie Gets TV Series Adaptation at BET". TVLine. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Bennett, Jessica (April 11, 2018). "Don Cornelius Inspires New BET Drama, 'American Soul'". Ebony. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Rey, Amanda (April 12, 2018). "'Boomerang' Reboot Will Be Coming to BET". Urban Mecca. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Terrell, Kellee (April 10, 2018). "'Boomerang' Reboot Series In The Works At BET, 'The Quad' Is Out". HelloBeautiful. Retrieved April 12, 2018.