Sweet Life: Los Angeles Explained
| Genre: | Reality television |
| Creator: | Issa Rae |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 2 |
| Num Episodes: | 20 |
| Location: | Los Angeles, California |
| Network: | HBO Max |
Sweet Life: Los Angeles is an American reality television series created by Issa Rae. It premiered on August 19, 2021, on HBO Max. In October 2021, it was renewed for a second season which premiered on August 4, 2022.[1] [2] [3] In December 2022, the series was canceled after two seasons.[4]
Background
Sweet Life was inspired by both the Frank Ocean song after which it is named, and the BET reality television show Baldwin Hills.[5] [6] The show follows a close group of African-American friends in their 20s, as they live their lives in South Los Angeles striving for "Black Excellence." The group is supportive of each other and their goals of chasing their dreams connect them.[7]
Cast
Profession and age of cast members when the first season premiered:[8]
- Amanda Scott - PR professional, 25
- Briana Jones - Health care professional, 26
- Cheryl Des Vignes - Fashion designer, 26
- Jerrold Smith II - Marketing specialist, 25
- Jordan Bentley (Season 1) - Streetwear designer, 24
- Myami Woods - (Season 2; guest Season 1) - Paralegal, Business Owner
- Candiss Hart - (Season 2; guest Season 1) - Financial Consultant with boyfriend Keilan Horton
- Keilan Horton - (Season 2; guest Season 1) - Financial Leader, antagonist 28
- P'Jae Compton - Artist manager, 29
- Tylynn Burns - Event planner, 26
- Rebecca Magett (Season 2; recurring season 1) - Bri's bestie and P'Jae's on-again-off-again love interest.
- Rob Lee (Season 2; recurring season 1) - Amanda's boyfriend, who quit his full-time job to pursue comedy.
- Jaylenn Hart (Season 2; recurring season 1) - Tylynn's boyfriend who wants kids but not marriage., 27
Episodes
Season 2 (2022)
Awards
In 2022, the first season was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show, and a Guild of Music Supervisors Awards for Best Music Supervision in Reality Television.[9] [10]
Notes and References
- Web site: Petski . Denise . May 18, 2021 . HBO Max Orders 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' Reality Series From Issa Rae . May 20, 2022 . . en-US.
- Web site: Petski . Denise . November 2, 2021 . 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' Renewed For Season 2 By HBO Max . May 20, 2022 . . en-US.
- Web site: Christian . Tanya. August 19, 2021 . 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles' Delivers the Black Excellence TV Desperately Needs . May 20, 2022 . . en-US.
- Web site: Tinoco. Armando. Issa Rae's 'Sweet Life' Canceled At HBO Max After Two Seasons. Deadline Hollywood. December 7, 2022. December 7, 2022.
- Web site: Samuel . Ruth Etiesit . August 27, 2021 . Beyond the 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles,' Tylynn Burns wants a legacy of her own . May 20, 2022 . . en-US.
- Web site: Corry . Kristin . August 20, 2021 . The New Era of Black Reality TV Feels More Like Real Life . May 20, 2022 . . en.
- Web site: Encarnacion . Monica . Sweet Life: Los Angeles TV Review Common Sense Media . . May 26, 2022 . en.
- Jones . Marcus . July 27, 2021 . Meet the cast of 'Sweet Life: Los Angeles,' HBO Max's new Issa Rae–produced unscripted series . May 20, 2022 . . en.
- Web site: Spivey. Kemberlie. January 18, 2022. 2022 NAACP Image Awards Nominations: The Full List. May 20, 2022. Forbes. en.
- Web site: Halperin . Shirley . March 21, 2022 . HBO's 'The White Lotus,' 'Lovecraft Country' Take Top TV Honors at Guild of Music Supervisors Awards . May 20, 2022 . . en-US.
