Zoe Ever After is an American sitcom starring Brandy Norwood as Zoe Moon, a recent divorcee who starts her own cosmetics company. The show was Norwood's first leading role in a television series since Moesha (1996–2001) premiered twenty years prior. The show premiered on BET January 5, 2016.[1] It is filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. The series ended on February 16.
| Zoe Ever After | |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Erica Montolfo-Bura |
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| Composer | Kurt Farquhar |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Scooter Braun Projects Martin Chase Productions BET Original Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | BET |
| Release | January 5 – February 16, 2016 |
Overview
editZoe Ever After centers on Zoe Moon (Norwood), a newly single mom stepping out of the shadow of her famous boxer ex-husband Gemini Moon (Missick) while trying to balance dating, motherhood, a complicated relationship with her ex and finally fulfilling her career dream of starting a cosmetics line. Gordon plays her 8-year-old son Xavier; Smith is Valenté, her fashion-forward and fun assistant; Wood plays Pearl, her publicist and best friend; and Serricchio is sexy contractor Miguel. The show is set in Manhattan, New York.
Cast and characters
editMain
edit- Brandy Norwood as Zoe Moon – Zoe is recently divorced. She tries to balance dating, a complicated relationship with her ex, and motherhood- all while maintaining her entrepreneurship regarding a cosmetics line.
- Dorian Missick as Gemini Moon – Gemini is a famous boxer and the ex-husband of Zoe.
- Ignacio Serricchio as Miguel Maldonado – Owner of "Maldonado Construction, Heating and Air" and Zoe's contractor, hired by Gemini.
- Tory Devon Smith as Valente – Zoe's assistant and friend.
- Haneefah Wood as Pearl – Zoe's publicist and best friend from college. She uses her business knowledge to try to find a husband.
- Jaylon Gordon as Xavier Moon – Zoe and Gemini's eight-year-old son.
Recurring
edit- Pej Vahdat as Amir – Doorman in Zoe's building.
Guest stars
edit- India Arie as herself – (Episode 1)
- Jessica White as herself – (Episodes 2 and 4)
- Tatyana Ali as Ashley King (Episodes 6 and 7)
- Jordin Sparks as herself (Episode 7)
- Jasmine Guy as Barbara Jean (Episode 8)
- Thomas Mikal Ford as James Jean (Episode 8)
Episodes
editThis section needs a plot summary. (May 2020) |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Stan Lathan | Erica Montolfo-Bura | January 5, 2016[a] | 0.85[3] |
| 2 | "The Third Wheel Gets Slapped" | Stan Lathan | Sonja Warfield | January 12, 2016 | 0.64[4] |
| 3 | "The Smoke Alarm Always Rings Twice" | Stan Lathan | Cameron Johnson & Cydney Kelley | January 19, 2016 | 0.72[5] |
| 4 | "Woulda, Coulda, Almost, What?" | Stan Lathan | Elaine Aronson | January 26, 2016 | 0.62[6] |
| 5 | "Ghost" | Henry Chan | Erica Montolfo-Bura | February 2, 2016 | 0.59[7] |
| 6 | "The Interview" | Henry Chan | David A. Arnold | February 9, 2016 | 0.49[8] |
| 7 | "Game Face" | Henry Chan | Elaine Aronson | February 16, 2016 | 0.53[9] |
| 8 | "2 Weddings and an Ass Whooping" | Henry Chan | Erica Montolfo-Bura | February 16, 2016 | 0.54[9] |
References
edit- ^ Centric TV. "Brandy Wants You To Star In Her New Sitcom 'Zoe Ever After'". CentricTV. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ "Watch the First Episode of "Zoe Ever After"". Brown Sista. January 2, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 6, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.5.2016". Showbuzzdaily. Archived from the original on January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 13, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.12.2016". Showbuzzdaily. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 21, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.19.2016". Showbuzzdaily. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 27, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.26.2016". Showbuzzdaily. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 3, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.2.2016". Showbuzzdaily. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 10, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.9.2016". Showbuzzdaily. Archived from the original on February 13, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (February 17, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.16.2016". Showbuzzdaily. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2016.