Detroiters (TV series)
| Detroiters | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Sam Richardson Tim Robinson Zach Kanin Joe Kelly |
| Starring | Sam Richardson Tim Robinson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Sam Richardson Tim Robinson Zach Kanin Joe Kelly Lorne Michaels Jason Sudeikis |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Broadway Video Central Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | Comedy Central |
| Picture format | 16:9 HDTV |
| Original release | February 7, 2017 – August 16, 2018 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Detroiters was an American television sitcom created by Sam Richardson, Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin and Joe Kelly. The series, filmed on-location in Detroit[1], starred native Michiganders Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson. The series premiered on Comedy Central on February 7, 2017[2][3] and ran for two seasons. On December 11, 2018, Comedy Central canceled the series.[4]
Contents
Premise[edit]
Best friends Sam Duvet (Richardson) and Tim Cramblin (Robinson) work together as creatives at an advertising agency in Detroit, producing low-budget TV commercials for local businesses.
Cast[edit]
- Sam Richardson as Sam Duvet
- Tim Robinson as Tim Cramblin
Recurring[edit]
- Pat Vern Harris as Sheila Portnadi, the secretary at Cramblin Advertising
- Lailani Ledesma as Lea, an intern at Cramblin Advertising
- Mort Crim as Himself
- Shawntay Dalon as Chrissy Cramblin, Tim's wife and Sam's sister
- Andre Belue as Tommy Pencils, an employee at Cramblin Advertising
- Quintin Hicks as Quintin the Bartender
- Jason Sudeikis as Carter Grant
- Christopher Powell as Ned, a security guard
- Carolette Phillips as Rhonda Devereux
Guest stars[edit]
- Kevin Nash as "Big Hank" Cramblin
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Cecily Strong
- Michael Che
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner
- Rick Mahorn as Himself
- Steve Higgins as Eddie Champagne
- George Wallace as Freddie "Motown" Brown
- Wendy Raquel Robinson as Councilwoman Gwinett
Series overview[edit]
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 10 | February 7, 2017 | April 11, 2017 | ||
| 2 | 10 | June 21, 2018 | August 16, 2018 | ||
Episodes[edit]
Season 1 (2017)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | John Solomon | Zach Kanin, Joe Kelly, Sam Richardson & Tim Robinson | February 7, 2017 | 101 | 0.447[5] |
| 2 | 2 | "Hog Riders" | Nicholas Jasenovec | Christopher Powell & Chip Hall | February 14, 2017 | 102 | 0.388[6] |
| 3 | 3 | "Sam the Man" | Osmany Rodriguez | Sam Richardson | February 21, 2017 | 103 | 0.366[7] |
| 4 | 4 | "Devereux Wigs" | Bill Benz | Zach Kanin | February 28, 2017 | 104 | 0.368[8] |
| 5 | 5 | "Happy Birthday Mr. Duvet" | Becky Martin | Amber Ruffin | March 7, 2017 | 105 | 0.288[9] |
| 6 | 6 | "3rd Floor" | Bill Benz | Zach Kanin | March 14, 2017 | 106 | 0.426[10] |
| 7 | 7 | "Smilin' Jack" | Nicholas Jasenovec | Tim Robinson | March 21, 2017 | 107 | 0.336[11] |
| 8 | 8 | "Dream Cruise" | Becky Martin | Michael Che | March 28, 2017 | 108 | 0.355[12] |
| 9 | 9 | "Husky Boys" | Nicholas Jasenovec | Joe Kelly | April 4, 2017 | 109 | 0.341[13] |
| 10 | 10 | "Quick Rick Mahorn in Dearborn" | Osmany Rodriguez | Joe Kelly | April 11, 2017 | 110 | 0.345[14] |
Season 2 (2018)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | "April in the D" | Andrew Gaynord | Zach Kanin | June 21, 2018 | 201 | 0.264[15] |
| 12 | 2 | "Jefferson Porger" | Stephanie Laing | Joe Kelly | June 21, 2018 | 202 | 0.233[15] |
| 13 | 3 | "Duvet Family Reunion" | Stephanie Laing | Amber Ruffin | June 28, 2018 | 203 | 0.247[16] |
| 14 | 4 | "Trevor" | Dale Stern | Tim Robinson | July 5, 2018 | 204 | 0.314[17] |
| 15 | 5 | "Farmer Zack" | Alexander Buono | Amber Ruffin | July 12, 2018 | 205 | 0.254[18] |
| 16 | 6 | "Mort Crim" | Dale Stern | Christopher Powell & Chip Hall | July 19, 2018 | 206 | 0.255[19] |
| 17 | 7 | "Lois" | Dale Stern | Sam Richardson | July 26, 2018 | 207 | 0.316[20] |
| 18 | 8 | "Hark Motors" | Andrew Gaynord | Zach Kanin | August 2, 2018 | 208 | 0.274[21] |
| 19 | 9 | "Little Caesars" | Dale Stern | Joe Kelly | August 9, 2018 | 209 | 0.279[22] |
| 20 | 10 | "Royals" | Alexander Buono | Leila Strachan | August 16, 2018 | 210 | 0.239[23] |
Development & production[edit]
Robinson and Richardson, both raised in Michigan, performed improv comedy together first at Hamtramck's Planet Ant Theatre, and later at Chicago's Second City.[24] They became close friends and conceptualized the idea of Detroiters. In an interview with the Metro Times, Robinson stated that they sought to depict Detroit as it really is and to avoid the overtly negative light in which the city is typically shown.[24]
Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video produced the show, and Jason Sudeikis, Joe Kelly, and Zach Kanin were executive producers. Robinson and Richardson also wrote for the show.[25]
Detroiters was shot in Detroit; filming locations included Belle Isle, Hamtramck, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the headquarters of Little Caesars. Many of the commercials shown throughout the series are based on actual spots that showed in the 1990s in the area.[24][26]
The show hired over 200 people from Detroit, including cast members Lailani Ledesma, Christopher Powell, and Shawntay Dalon.[24][26] The theme song was written by local artist and shoe entrepreneur, Rick Williams.[26]
Release[edit]
Season 1 of Detroiters premiered on February 7, 2017 on Comedy Central.[24] The show was renewed and season 2 premiered on June 21, 2018.[27]
Cancellation[edit]
On December 11, 2018, it was announced that Comedy Central had chosen not to pick up the show for a third season.[25] Along with the announcement, Richardson tweeted, "Maybe it will find a home elsewhere, who knows?" Comedian Seth Meyers wrote an op-ed for Vulture where he advocated for another network to pick up the show.[28]
Reception[edit]
Detroiters has received positive reviews from television critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 88%, based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Proudly stupid yet surprisingly soulful, Detroiters showcases an impressive level of commitment from its charming, well-matched leads -- and balances its goofy humor with an equal helping of heart."[29] On Metacritic, the first season holds a score of 75 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating generally favorable reviews."[30]
Broadcast[edit]
Internationally, the series premiered in Australia on The Comedy Channel on February 13, 2017.[31]
References[edit]
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- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 6, 2018). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.5.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 13, 2018). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.12.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
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- ^ a b Petski, Denise; Petski, Denise (2018-12-11). "'Detroiters' Canceled After Two Seasons On Comedy Central". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- ^ a b c Angelo, Megan (2017-01-20). "The Motor City? If 'Detroiters' Is Evidence, Try Comic City". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
- ^ Oriana Schwindt (March 20, 2017). "Comedy Central Renews 'Detroiters' for Season 2". Variety. Retrieved 2017-03-21.
- ^ "Seth Meyers Pleads to Save Canceled Comedy Central Series 'Detroiters'". TheWrap. 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
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