Too Close to Home (TV series) explained
Too Close to Home is an American television drama series, created, executive produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry that debuted on TLC on August 22, 2016. It is the first scripted series for TLC. TLC renewed the show for a second season on September 1, 2016,[1] which premiered on January 4, 2017. Reruns of the show often aired on OWN where all of Tyler Perry's other shows regularly air.
It was officially ordered as a series on March 31, 2016 with an eight-episode order.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Danielle Savre was cast as the series' lead, and Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia make guest appearances.[7] [8]
On November 2, 2017, it was confirmed that the show had been cancelled and would not be renewed for a third season.[9]
Plot
The series follows a young woman, Anna, from a working class life who, after having an affair with the President of the United States, becomes the center of a political scandal. When the scandal erupts, she returns to her old life. As soon as she arrives, she is met with several unresolved issues from family members and past lovers.
Cast and characters
Main
- Danielle Savre as Annie Belle "Anna" Hayes, a woman who works in the White House, but after her affair with the President is revealed she resorts to a safe place, which is her hometown in Happy, Alabama
- Brock O'Hurn as Brody Allen, Anna's former love interest who currently has feelings for Bonnie
- Kelly Sullivan as Bonnie Hayes, Anna's eldest sister, who has natural love for Anna. She takes care of Anna's daughter Rebel, Shelby's son Mac, and her mother Jolene. She also helps Brody take care of his father, Dr Allen. She also works at the May Sally's Diner
- Brad Benedict as J.B., Brody's estranged half-brother and Bonnie's ex-boyfriend
- Brooke Anne Smith as Michelle "Shelby" Hayes, the youngest Hayes sister and Mac's mother, who is a drug and alcohol addict
- Alpha Trivette as Doctor Allen, Brody's father who has dementia
- Trisha Rae Stahl as Jolene, Anna, Bonnie and Shelby's mother who is suffering from morbid obesity and hoarding
- Robert Craighead as Sheriff Mobley
- Annie Thrash as Rebel, Anna's 15-year-old daughter
- Curran Walters as Mac, Shelby's teenage son
- Crystle Stewart as Frankie (season 2), a licensed therapist and the Hayes' neighbor who knows about Regina and Elm's affair
- Justin Gabriel as Rick (season 2; recurring, season 1), Shelby's love interest
- Nick Ballard as Dax (season 2; recurring, season 1), Anna's friend who works with her in the White House
- Charles Justo as Victor (season 2; recurring, season 1), Anna's friend and Dax's boyfriend
Recurring
- Christian Ochoa as John (season 1), a news reporter
- Ashley Love-Mills as Valerie, Anna's former best friend who works with her in the White House
- Jason Vendryes as Agent Larry (season 1)
- Matt Battaglia as President Thomas Christian (season 2; guest, season 1), Anna's love interest
- Heather Locklear as First Lady Katelynn Christian (season 2; guest, season 1)
- Angela Rigsby as Octavia (season 2; guest, season 1), Bonnie's neighbor and coworker
- Azur-De Johnson as Regina (season 2), Nelson's wife who has an affair with his best friend, Elm
- Courtney Burrell as Nelson (season 2), Octavia's older brother and Regina's husband who returns after serving time in the army
- Nelson Estevez as Elm (season 2), Nelson's friend and Tina's husband
- K. D. Aubert as Tina (season 2), Elm's wife
- James Shanklin as Eli (season 2), Rebel and Mack's father
Episodes
Series overview
Season 2 (2017)
Notes and References
- Web site: Denise. Petski . Tyler Perry's 'Too Close To Home' Renewed For Second Season By TLC . Deadline.com . September 1, 2016 . September 1, 2016.
- Web site: Too Close To Home: Tyler Perry Scripted Drama Ordered at TLC. Elizabeth. Wagmeister. Variety. March 31, 2016. August 19, 2016.
- Dylan. Kickham. Tyler Perry to helm TLC's first scripted series. Entertainment Weekly. March 31, 2016. August 19, 2016.
- Web site: Tyler Perry is Developing TLC's First Scripted Drama. TV Guide. Merrill. Barr. March 31, 2016. August 19, 2016.
- Web site: TLC Courts Scandal, But Sticks To Script, With Tyler Perry Series. Lisa. de Moraes. Deadline Hollywood. March 31, 2016. August 19, 2016.
- Web site: Tambay. Obenson. Cast Set for Tyler Perry's TLC Scripted Series, Too Close to Home. June 21, 2016. ShadowandAct.com. August 19, 2016.
- Web site: Too Close To Home: Tyler Perry TLC Drama Series Sets Cast; Heather Locklear To Guest Star. Denise. Petski. June 21, 2016. August 19, 2016. Deadline.com.
- Web site: Too Close To Home About the Show. TLC. September 16, 2016.
- Web site: Future for TLC's Tyler Perry drama 'Too Close to Home'? Bleak - Radio and TV Talk.
