Betty is an American teen comedy television series created by Crystal Moselle.[2] The series is based on Moselle's 2018 film Skate Kitchen.[3] It includes most of the cast of the original movie, and focuses on the group's efforts to stand out in New York's predominantly male world of skateboarding.[3] The six-episode series premiered on HBO on May 1, 2020.[4] In June 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[5]
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| Official promotional poster for Betty. The five lead actresses stand with their arms around each other in front of a cement wall, with the word Betty in graphic text above their heads. | |
| Genre | Comedy[1] |
| Created by | Crystal Moselle |
| Based on | Skate Kitchen |
| Directed by | Crystal Moselle |
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| Music by | Aska Matsumiya |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Cinematography | Jackson Hunt |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 29–31 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | May 1, 2020 – present |
Cast
Main
- Dede Lovelace as Janay[6]
- Kabrina Adams as Honeybear[6]
- Nina Moran as Kirt[6]
- Ajani Russell as Indigo[6]
- Rachelle Vinberg as Camille[6]
Recurring
- Caleb Eberhardt as Donald
- Edmund Donovan as Bambi
- Katerina Tannenbaum as Ash
- Reza Nader as Farouk
- Alexander Cooper as Charlie
- CJ Ortiz as Luis
- Brenn Lorenzo as Ceila
- Jules Lorenzo as Yvette
- Raekwon Haynes as Philip
- Karim Callender Abdul as Dante
- Noa Fisher as Peachy
- Kai Espion Monroe as Kai
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Key Party" | Crystal Moselle | Crystal Moselle & Lesley Arfin | May 1, 2020 | 0.158[7] |
| 2 | "Zen and the Art of Skateboarding" | Crystal Moselle | Patricia Breen | May 8, 2020 | 0.172[8] |
| 3 | "Happy Birthday, Tyler" | Crystal Moselle | Moshe Kasher | May 15, 2020 | 0.048[9] |
| 4 | "The Tombs" | Crystal Moselle | Britta Lundin | May 22, 2020 | 0.192[10] |
| 5 | "Perstephanie" | Crystal Moselle | Naima Ramos-Chapman & Veronica Rodriguez | May 29, 2020 | 0.148[11] |
| 6 | "Ladies on Fire" | Crystal Moselle | Lesley Arfin | June 5, 2020 | 0.172[12] |
Production
Development
On August 14, 2019, it was reported that HBO had given the production a series order consisting of six episodes.The series is created, directed, executive produced by Crystal Moselle who also co-wrote and directed Skate Kitchen. Lesley Arfin, Igor Srubshchik Jason Weinberg were expected to executive produce alongside Moselle. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Untitled Entertainment and Arfin Material.[13] The series premiered on May 1, 2020.[2] On June 18, 2020, HBO renewed the series for a second season.[5]
Casting
Alongside the initial series announcement, it was reported that Rachelle Vinberg, Nina Moran, Moonbear, Dede Lovelace, and Ajani Russell will be reprising their roles from Skate Kitchen as series regulars.[13]
Filming
The series was filmed in New York City.[2]
Reception
Critical reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 96% based on 26 reviews, with an average rating of 7.16/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Earnest, audacious, and effortlessly cool, Betty captures the spirit of skating and friendship with style."[14] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 77 out of 100 based on 12 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[15] Betty was noted by Vogue for depicting the friendships of women, several of them queer or of color, "in a naturalistic way."[16]
Ratings
| No. | Title | Air date | Rating (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
DVR (18–49) |
DVR viewers (millions) |
Total (18–49) |
Total viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Key Party" | May 1, 2020 | 0.03 | 0.158[7] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | "Zen and the Art of Skateboarding" | May 8, 2020 | 0.03 | 0.172[8] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | "Happy Birthday, Tyler" | May 15, 2020 | 0.01 | 0.048[9] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | "The Tombs" | May 22, 2020 | 0.03 | 0.192[10] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | "Perstephanie" | May 28, 2020 | 0.02 | 0.148[11] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | "Ladies on Fire" | June 5, 2020 | 0.04 | 0.172[12] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
References
- ^ ""Betty" Debuts May 1 - Based on Crystal Moselle's Critically Acclaimed Feature "Skate Kitchen"". The Futon Critic. April 9, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (February 25, 2020). "'Betty' Premiere Date & Teaser: 'Skate Kitchen'-Inspired Comedy From Crystal Moselle & Lesley Arfin Hits HBO In Spring – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ a b Hersko, Tyler (February 25, 2020). "'Betty' First Trailer: Crystal Moselle Turns 'Skate Kitchen' Into New HBO Series". IndieWire. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ Henderson, Taylor (February 26, 2020). "New Skateboarding HBO Comedy Betty Has Some Major Gay Energy". Pride.com. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ a b Thorne, Will (June 18, 2020). "'Betty' Renewed for Season 2 at HBO". Variety. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Betty Cast & Crew". HBO. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (May 4, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.1.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (May 11, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.8.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (May 18, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.15.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (May 26, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.22.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (June 1, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.29.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (June 8, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.5.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (August 14, 2019). "HBO Orders Female-Led Skateboarding Comedy From Crystal Moselle, Lesley Arfin". Variety. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ "Betty: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
- ^ "Betty: Season 1". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ Specter, Emma. "HBO's 'Betty' Will Make You Long To Be an NYC Skater Girl". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
