Too Close to Home (TV series)

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Too Close to Home
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Genre Drama
Created by Tyler Perry
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerTyler Perry
Running time42 minutes
Production company Tyler Perry Studios
Original release
Network TLC
ReleaseAugust 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) –
February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)

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. [1] It is the first scripted series for TLC. [1] TLC renewed the show for a second season on September 1, 2016, [2] which premiered on January 4, 2017. Reruns of the show often aired on OWN where all of Tyler Perry's other shows regularly air.

Contents

It was officially ordered as a series on March 31, 2016 with an eight-episode order. [1] [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

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 8August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)October 10, 2016 (2016-10-10)
2 8January 4, 2017 (2017-01-04)February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)

Season 1 (2016)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateUS viewers
(millions)
11"Dangerously Close"August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)0.77 [10]

Anna, who works at the White House, has her closely guarded secret revealed.

Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia.
22"Alabama"August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)0.77 [10]

In order to protect herself, Anna searches for a safe haven after her secret gets found out and soon finds that home is the only place to go.

Special guest star: Heather Locklear.
33"Highway 16"August 29, 2016 (2016-08-29)0.81 [11]
While she's with Bonnie, Shelby unknowingly puts their lives in danger
44"Have You Heard?"September 5, 2016 (2016-09-05)0.60 [12]
Anna's recent controversy sparks questions
55"A Surprise Visit"September 12, 2016 (2016-09-12)0.63 [13]
Anna introduces her co-worker's partner Victor to Happy, Alabama
66"Hard Feelings"September 19, 2016 (2016-09-19)0.68 [14]
Anna's arrival home comes with unhappy results.
77"In My Sister's Shoes"October 3, 2016 (2016-10-03)0.66 [15]
Bonnie shares a memorable moment with Anna.
88"The Evil Dragon" [16] October 10, 2016 (2016-10-10)0.76 [17]
In the season 1 finale, J.B. meets up with Shelby.

Season 2 (2017)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateUS viewers
(millions)
91"The Mysterious Man"January 4, 2017 (2017-01-04)1.027 [18]

The town is abuzz following a catastrophic event.

Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia.
102"A Family Affair"January 11, 2017 (2017-01-11)1.032 [18]
Mack reveals troubling news about Rebel.
113"Blocked In"January 18, 2017 (2017-01-18)1.6555 [18]

Regina and Elm take precautions to keep their secret, and an unexpected guest arrives in Happy.

Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia.
124"A Happy Invasion"January 25, 2017 (2017-01-25)1.177 [18]

Outsiders invade Happy, Alabama.

Special guest star: Heather Locklear
135"Car Trouble"February 1, 2017 (2017-02-01)1.179 [18]
Frankie's car trouble leads to a shocking revelation for Octavia.
146"A Game of Chess"February 8, 2017 (2017-02-08)1.027 [18]

Octavia fights to keep a family secret; Bonnie tries to keep her family safe.

Special guest star: Heather Locklear
157"Mercury"February 15, 2017 (2017-02-15)0.979 [18]

Tempers flare when the community comes together to clean Jolene's trailer.

Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia.
168"Blurred Lines"February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)1.174 [18]

Confrontation and chaos surround everyone amid a joyful occasion.

Special guest stars: Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Wagmeister, Elizabeth (March 31, 2016). "Too Close To Home: Tyler Perry Scripted Drama Ordered at TLC". Variety . Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  2. ↑ Petski, Denise (September 1, 2016). "Tyler Perry's 'Too Close To Home' Renewed For Second Season By TLC". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ Kickham, Dylan (March 31, 2016). "Tyler Perry to helm TLC's first scripted series". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  4. ↑ Barr, Merrill (March 31, 2016). "Tyler Perry is Developing TLC's First Scripted Drama". TV Guide . Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  5. ↑ de Moraes, Lisa (March 31, 2016). "TLC Courts Scandal, But Sticks To Script, With Tyler Perry Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  6. ↑ Obenson, Tambay (June 21, 2016). "Cast Set for Tyler Perry's TLC Scripted Series, Too Close to Home". ShadowandAct.com. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Petski, Denise (June 21, 2016). "Too Close To Home: Tyler Perry TLC Drama Series Sets Cast; Heather Locklear To Guest Star". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Too Close To Home About the Show". TLC. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Future for TLC's Tyler Perry drama 'Too Close to Home'? Bleak - Radio and TV Talk".
  10. 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (August 23, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.22.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on August 26, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  11. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (August 30, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.29.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  12. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (September 7, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.5.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  13. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (September 13, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.12.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  14. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (September 20, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.19.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  15. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (October 4, 2016). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.3.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Too Close To Home Season 1 Episode Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Too Close to Home TV show on TLC: ratings (cancel or season 2?)". October 11, 2016.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Too Close to Home TLC TV Show: Ratings (Cancel or Season 3?) - canceled TV shows - TV Series Finale". December 19, 2017.
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