Broke | |
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Created by | Quinta Brunson |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 11 |
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Original network | YouTube Red |
Original release | January 26 – March 23, 2017 |
Broke is an American comedy streaming television series produced exclusively for YouTube Red, starring Quinta Brunson. [1] The series premiered on January 26, 2017. The first season, which had 11 episodes, ended on March 23, 2017. [2] The series was produced by BuzzFeed Motion Pictures, [3] the second YouTube Red digital original series from the company after Squad Wars . [4]
The series is about three friends (also featuring Maurice Williams and Paul DuPree) move from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. [5]
No. | Title | Episode length | Original Release Date |
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1 | "Fall of the Ottoman Empire" | ||
2 | "Mother of Pearl" | ||
3 | "Passin' the Blunt" | ||
4 | "You're No Better" | ||
5 | "Happy Birthday Paul" | ||
6 | "The Game of Dating" | ||
7 | "The Return" | ||
8 | "Great Artists Steal" | ||
9 | "Paul the Zombie" | ||
10 | "You vs. the Bank" | ||
11 | "Finale" | ||
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