Bigger (TV series)
2019 American TV series or program
Bigger Genre Comedy Created by Felischa Marye Written by Felischa Marye Starring Tanisha Long Angell Conwell Rasheda Crockett Tristen J. Winger Chase Anthony Country of origin United States Original language English No. of seasons2 No. of episodes20 Executive producer Will Packer Running time 28-33 min. Production companies Network BET+ Release September 19, 2019 (2019-09-19 ) – April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22 )
Bigger is an American comedy television series executive produced by Will Packer that premiered on September 19, 2019 on BET+ . On February 18, 2020, BET+ announced the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 22, 2021.[ 1] [ 2] In December 2021, the series was canceled after two seasons.[ 3]
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."[ 4]
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
Recurring
Episodes
Season 1 (2019)
Season 2 (2021)
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.[ 4] [ 21] [ 22] [ 23] [ 24] [ 25] On February 18, 2020, BET+ announced the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 22, 2021. On December 13, 2021, the series was canceled after two seasons.
References
^ " 'Bigger' Renewed For Season 2 On BET+" . February 18, 2020.
^ Oganesyan, Natalie (March 12, 2021). "HBO Max Sets 'Baketopia' Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)" . Variety . Retrieved March 13, 2021 .
^ Hatchett, Keisha (December 13, 2021). "Bigger Cancelled After 2 Seasons — Read BET+ Series Creator's Statement" . TVLine .
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^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 25, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.24.2021" . Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
^ Metcalf, Mitch (April 1, 2021). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.31.2021" . Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 6, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATE #2" . Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 13, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.12.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED" . Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 20, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.19.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATE #3" . Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
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^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 24, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.23.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals (Updated)" . Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 4, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 3.2.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED" . Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 10, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 3.9.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED" . Showbuzz Daily . Retrieved May 7, 2022 .
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^ 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 . Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. 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 .
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