Grand Crew Explained

Genre:Sitcom
Creator:Phil Augusta Jackson
Composer:Nick Lee
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:20
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:22 minutes
Network:NBC

Grand Crew is an American television sitcom created by Phil Augusta Jackson, that aired from December 14, 2021, to April 28, 2023, on NBC. In May 2022, the series was renewed for a second season; which premiered on March 3, 2023. In June 2023, the series was canceled after two seasons.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

Season 2 (2023)

Production

Development

On January 23, 2020, it was given a pilot order by NBC. The pilot was directed by Mo Marable and written by Phil Augusta Jackson who was expected to executive produce along with Dan Goor. Production companies involved with the series include Universal Television.[1] On January 12, 2021, it was announced that NBC had ordered the series.[2] [3] [4] [5] On May 12, 2022, NBC renewed the series for a second season which premiered on March 3, 2023.[6] [7] On June 9, 2023, NBC canceled the series after two seasons.[8]

Casting

In March 2020, Deadline reported Justin Cunningham had joined the cast as Wyatt Fields, Echo Kellum joined the cast as Noah Koles, and Carl Tart joined the cast as Sherm Jones,[9] then later Nicole Byer joined the cast as Nicky and Aaron Jennings joined the cast as Anthony Holmes.[10] On August 17, 2021, Grasie Mercedes has joined the cast as Fay.[11]

Broadcast

The series premiered on December 14, 2021, at 8 p.m., with two "sneak episodes"[4] before returning on January 4, 2022, in its regular time slot, 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.[5] The second season premiered on March 3, 2023, in its new night and time slot, 8:30 p.m. on Fridays.[12] The series finale aired on April 28, 2023.

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 80% approval rating with an average rating of 8/10, based on 10 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Grand Crew doesn't immediately find its comedic footing, but this cast of friends—especially the effervescent Nicole Byer—are promising company."[13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 63 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[14]

Ratings

Season 2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. NBC Orders Comedy Pilots From Matt Hubbard, Dan Goor, Lorne Michaels & Seth Meyers. Deadline Hollywood. January 23, 2020. December 7, 2021.
  2. NBC Orders New Comedies "Grand Crew," "American Auto" and Drama "La Brea". NBC. The Futon Critic. January 12, 2021. November 30, 2021.
  3. NBC Bolsters Year-Round Programming Slate with Bold, Compelling Dramas in the Fall, Fresh and Funny Midseason Comedy Blocks and Dominant Unscripted Programming Across the Calendar. NBC. The Futon Critic. May 14, 2021. November 30, 2021.
  4. NBC Jumpstarts Its Comedy Slate with Originals in December. NBC. The Futon Critic. November 3, 2021. November 30, 2021.
  5. NBC Rings in 2022 with Dynamic Talent, A Double Dose of New Comedy, Bold Dramas and Supercharged Unscripted Formats. NBC. The Futon Critic. November 12, 2021. November 30, 2021.
  6. Web site: White . Peter . Petski . Denise . 'Grand Crew' Renewed For Season 2 By NBC . . May 12, 2022 . May 12, 2022.
  7. Web site: Gelman. Vlada. TVLine Items: Grand Crew Premiere, Bel-Air Season 2 Casts Jackie and More. TVLine. January 12, 2023. January 12, 2023.
  8. Web site: Nemetz. Dave. Hatchett. Keisha. Young Rock and Grand Crew Both Cancelled at NBC. TVLine. June 9, 2023. June 9, 2023.
  9. Web site: Petski. Denise. Carl Tart, Echo Kellum & Justin Cunningham To Star In Phil Jackson/Dan Goor NBC Comedy Pilot. Deadline Hollywood. March 5, 2020. December 5, 2021.
  10. Web site: Petski. Denise. Nicole Byer & Aaron Jennings Join Phil Augusta Jackson/Dan Goor NBC Comedy Pilot. Deadline Hollywood. March 9, 2020. December 5, 2021.
  11. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. 'Grand Crew': Grasie Mercedes Joins NBC Comedy As Series Regular. Deadline Hollywood. August 17, 2021. December 5, 2021.
  12. Web site: Gelman. Vlada. Grand Crew gets Season 2 Premiere Date. TVLine. January 12, 2023. January 12, 2023.
  13. grand_crew. Grand Crew. tv. 1. December 28, 2022. y.
  14. grand-crew. Grand Crew. tv. April 19, 2022. y.

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