Tagged (web series)

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Tagged
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Genre
Created byHannah Macpherson [1]
Written byHannah Macpherson [1]
Directed byHannah Macpherson [1]
Starring
Theme music composerFrederik Weidmann
ComposerFrederik Weidmann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes35
Production
Running time22 minutes
Production company AwesomenessTV
Original release
Network
ReleaseJuly 19, 2016 (2016-07-19) 
December 10, 2018 (2018-12-10)

Tagged (stylized as T@gged) is an American teen psychological thriller web and streaming television series, starring Lia Marie Johnson, Lulu Antariksa, and Katelyn Nacon. The series is produced by AwesomenessTV. The first season premiered on July 19, 2016 on go90, [2] with the second season premiering on go90 on May 9, 2017. [3] [4] The third season was released via streaming on Hulu on December 7, 2018. [5]

Contents

Plot

T@gged follows three high school girls, Hailey (Lia Marie Johnson), Rowan (Lulu Antariksa), and Elisia (Katelyn Nacon), whose online profiles get tagged in violent videos. Their social media profiles clue someone in on a lot of things about them, including where they live. The only way to save their lives is to figure out who's doing this, before the killer gets to them first. [6] The thriller series T@gged takes the issue of privacy to the extreme and shows what happens when your social media profile falls into the wrong hands.

Cast

Production

In September 2016, it was announced that T@gged was renewed for a second season, slated for a 2017 premiere. [7] [8] On May 1, 2017, before the season 2 premiere, AwesomenessTV announced that they had renewed T@gged for a third season. [9] The third season was released on December 7, 2018 on Hulu, after go90 was shut down by Verizon. [5]

Filming

T@gged was filmed in New Mexico. [1] [10] Production for the first season began in early 2016. The second season began production in September 2016. [11] Production for the third season began in October 2017 and wrapped in December 2017. [12]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
1 11July 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)September 13, 2016 (2016-09-13) go90
2 12May 9, 2017 (2017-05-09)July 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)
3 12December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07) Hulu

Season 1 (2016)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
11"#Shotgun"July 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)
When former best friends Rowan and Hailey find themselves tagged in an online video showcasing a murder, they begrudgingly team up in a quest to find the third girl tagged, outcast named Elisia, to determine if the video is real or a prank.
22"#Realorfake"July 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)
Mysterious user "monkeyman" invites the girls to meet him at midnight, while Rowan's hacker sister, Brie, discovers he's not only sending them clues via text, but also posting stalker videos of them online.
33"#Parentalguidance"July 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)
When the virtual threats escalate to the point of revealing the girls' biggest secrets, they have no choice but to meet Monkeyman at an old motel.
44"#Nameofthegame"July 26, 2016 (2016-07-26)
After receiving a hostage video, the girls are forced to keep quiet until they figure out who Monkeyman is before time runs out.
55"#Rememberme"August 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)
With no other choice, but to loop in Elisia's drug dealer ex-boyfriend, Ash, on their secret, the girls make a desperate plan to save their friend before it's too late.
66"#Underpressure"August 9, 2016 (2016-08-09)
The countdown continues and Hailey receives a threat that she'll become the next victim. When she goes to visit Ash for a fix to help calm her anxiety, she discovers the threat of Monkeyman is real and very deadly.
77"#Twoface"August 16, 2016 (2016-08-16)
With Monkeyman threatening the school assembly tomorrow and the countdown at 48 hours (the night of the big party), the girls list possible suspects and find a surprising one in their midst.
88"#Sexliesandvideo"August 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)
The girls focus on stopping the school assembly from happening before Monkeyman hurts anyone. In apparent retribution, Monkeyman begins revealing their biggest secrets.
99"#Yourturn"August 30, 2016 (2016-08-30)
As the girls get closer to exposing Monkeyman's identity, they are made to pay the price. Exhausted and defeated, Rowan is terrified to learn that she is next on the chopping block.
1010"#Crushed"September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)
The girls get closer on their hunt for why Monkeyman is after them. However, a corrupt hard drive appears revealing something they never expected.
1111"#Monkeyman"September 13, 2016 (2016-09-13)
The group heads to the big party on the final night of the countdown. The final puzzle pieces are placed together and the truth is revealed.

Season 2 (2017)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
121"Resurrection"May 9, 2017 (2017-05-09)
Fixated on Dunbar's suicide, Rowan's as surprised as anybody to see Hailey back at school. Cryptic messages from monkeyman's account keep Rowan on high alert.
132"Digging"May 9, 2017 (2017-05-09)
Zoe, a new student, buddies up to Rowan in class. Rowan lets Hailey and Elisia in on the suspicious messages she's been receiving, and an univited audience crashes Hailey's audition for the school play.
143"Spotlight"May 9, 2017 (2017-05-09)
While Hailey gets acquainted to her new tutor, Hawk, Rowan discovers some unsettling information about the aftermath of Dunbar's suicide, and Elisia is attacked at the Grotto.
154"Nicki"May 16, 2017 (2017-05-16)
Nicki falls into the mystery as Rowan searches Brandon's house for anything to support her nagging speculation, Hawk pushes Hailey to snap out of her apathetic haze, and the Zoo threatens a new target.
165"Edit Tricks"May 23, 2017 (2017-05-23)
Rowan, Elisia, and Hailey meet Stinger who's done some digging on the Zoo, and later, a startling video stops Hailey in her tracks. Ash gets a mysterious text. Hailey and Sean finally decide to be together.
176"Runaway"May 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)
The threat of the Zoo intensifies when it's clear that they're not going to limit themselves to scare tactics, and the girls begin to wonder if there's someone else who's also receiving messages.
187"New Friends"June 6, 2017 (2017-06-06)
Rowan's haunted by the memory of Dunbar's suicide when she returns to Nicki's house, and girls night in takes an unexpected turn.
198"Confrontation"June 13, 2017 (2017-06-13)
Elisia begins to suspect that Nicki could be the fourth target, and unusual happenings suggest that there may be outside influences motivating individuals' behavior.
209"Chemistry"June 20, 2017 (2017-06-20)
Nicki comes forward with what she's been hiding from the girls, Rowan remains focused, and while new romances blossom, Elisia receives a message that changes everything.
2110"Control"June 27, 2017 (2017-06-27)
Rowan designs a plan to outsmart KingCobra that demands all hands on deck, but the Zoo makes it clear that they won't be beat at their own game.
2211"KingCobra"July 4, 2017 (2017-07-04)
With Hailey's help, Rowan attends a Zoo party in order to find KingCobra; however, Elisia's failure to act in accordance with their plan presents a new host of problems.
2312"Snaked"July 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)
Unsure of Ash's fate, Rowan, Hailey, and Elisia attend a heart-wrenching funeral service. With their number one suspect in police custody, the girls enjoy a fleeting respite.

Season 3 (2018)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
241"REWIND"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
After the bonfire, Rowan and Elisia are determined to confront KingCobra, convinced they now know who it is.
252"HELLO and GOODBYE"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Rowan’s and Trevor's worlds collide as they learn some interesting news, while Elisia continues her search for answers surrounding Ash's shooting.
263"PROMISES"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Tessa approaches Rowan hoping she may be able to help her understand Nicki's suicide, while Rowan and Elisia learn about a dark web leader that may pose more of a threat than KingCobra.
274"ANONYMOUS"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
The guys head to prep school to learn what they can about Zoe’s past, while Elisia learns disturbing information surrounding the night Ash was shot.
285"POSSESSED"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Trevor tries to convince Rowan to give Brandon another chance, and Elisia develops a new friendship.
296"DEAD END"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Elisia realizes her relationship with Ash might be in trouble while Rowan meets Alison to discuss what she knows about the new threat.
307"DEEP END"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Tessa turns to Elisia when she realizes she may be in great danger, while Rowan and Trevor follow a coded message to a strange location.
318"MIRROR IMAGE"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
The girls interrogate Jai to figure out what she's hiding.
329"UPSIDE DOWN"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Ash looks for his little sister while Elisia and Rowan learn the hard way that you can't always trust those closest to you.
3310"GOOD NIGHT"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
After a terrifying showdown, the girls realize where they have to go if they want to end this once and for all.
3411"SEE YOU LATER"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
When Rowan and Elisia wake up in an unfamiliar place, they learn the hard way that there are always two sides to every story.
3512"SURRENDER"December 7, 2018 (2018-12-07)
Rowan and Elisia learn that listening to a friend when they need you and leaning on family when you need them is not a sign of weakness but a sign of courage and strength.

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