Trigonometry (TV series)

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Trigonometry
Written by
Directed by
Starring
ComposerAlexis Grapsas
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Tessa Ross
  • Juliette Howell
  • Tommy Bulfin
  • Athina Rachel Tsangari
  • Duncan Macmillan
  • Effie Woods
ProducerImogen Cooper
Cinematography
Editors
  • Morten Højbjerg
  • Matt Johnson
  • Richard Graham
Production companyHouse Productions
Original release
Network
Release15 March (2020-03-15) –
26 April 2020 (2020-04-26)

Trigonometry is a British comedy-drama television series developed by House Productions. The first two episodes were previewed at the 2019 BFI London Film Festival. [1] It was then showcased at the 2020 Berlinale before premiering on BBC Two on 15 March 2020. It was available that summer to stream on HBO Max. [2]

Contents

Premise

In the late 2010s, London couple Gemma and Kieran are forced to take in a lodger to make ends meet. They take in Ray and the polyamorous triad grows closer than they had expected.

Cast

Production

Development

It was announced in October 2017 that Piers Wenger and Peter Hollands of the BBC had commissioned Trigonometry, an 8 30-minute episode drama produced by House Productions and written by Duncan Macmillan and Effie Woods. Executive producers included Tessa Ross and Juliette Howell of House and Tommy Bulfin of the BBC. [3]

Greek director Athina Rachel Tsangari signed on in January 2019 to direct the first five episodes, [4] [5] whilst Stella Corradi directed the last three.

Filming

Principal photography took place over four months at Ealing Studios in West London. A nearby two-storey pub was used for cafe scenes. [6] The character of Ray is a swimmer; Aquabatix were consulted for this part and helped to coach the actresses, and swimming scenes were filmed at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. [7]

Release

BBC Studios were in charge of international distribution. Trigonometry was among the BBC programmes licensed by HBO Max in summer 2019. [8] A first trailer was revealed on 10 February 2020. [9] The first two episodes premiered back-to-back on BBC Two on 15 March followed by weekly airings. [10]

It aired on CBC Gem in Canada.

Reception

Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 89% based on 9 reviews with an average rating of 8.3/10. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Buy Tickets for Trigonometry". BFI London Film Festival 2019. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "Programme 2020: Trigonometry". Berlinale. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "BBC Two announces new drama series Trigonometry by Duncan Macmillan and Effie Woods". BBC Media Centre. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  4. ↑ Berger, Laura (14 January 2019). "Athina Rachel Tsangari to Helm "Trigonometry" TV Series for UK's House Productions". Women and Hollywood. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  5. ↑ Tutt, Louise (25 February 2020). "How the UK's House Productions convinced a Greek arthouse filmmaker to make Berlinale Series title 'Trigonometry'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  6. ↑ Nayman, Adam (4 July 2020). "The Math of Love Triangles: Athina Rachel Tsangari's Trigonometry". Cinema Scope. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "Trigonometry". Aquabatix. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  8. ↑ White, Peter (1 August 2019). "'Doctor Who' Heads To HBO Max As Streamer Strikes Major Deal With BBC Studios". Deadline. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  9. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (10 February 2020). "'Trigonometry': First Trailer For Berlin-Bound Series From House Productions, BBC & HBO Max". Deadline. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  10. ↑ Morris, Lauren (15 March 2020). "When is polyamory drama Trigonometry on BBC Two? What is it about?". Radio Times. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  11. ↑ "Trigonometry: Miniseries". Rotten Tomatoes .
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