Twenties (TV series)

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Twenties
Twenties TV Series poster.jpg
Official promotional poster
GenreComedy [1]
Created by Lena Waithe
Written byLena Waithe [2]
Starring
ComposerAmanda Jones
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time30 minutes [1]
Production companies
  • Hillman Grad
  • DAE Light Media
Original release
Network BET
ReleaseMarch 4, 2020 (2020-03-04) –
December 15, 2021 (2021-12-15)

Twenties is an American single-camera comedy series created by Lena Waithe. The plot is semi-autobiographical and follows "a queer black girl, Hattie, and her two straight best friends, Marie and Nia, who spend most of their days talking 'ish' and chasing their dreams." The show stars Jonica T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Sophina Brown, and Big Sean. [2] It premiered on BET on March 4, 2020. [3] [4] In June 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, [5] which premiered on October 13, 2021. [6]

Contents

Plot

The scripted comedy series follows a queer black woman in her twenties, Hattie (Jonica T. Gibbs), and her two straight best friends, Marie (Christina Elmore) and Nia (Gabrielle Graham), as they try to find their footing in life, love, and the professional world in Los Angeles. [2]

Cast

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 8March 4, 2020 (2020-03-04)April 15, 2020 (2020-04-15)
2 10October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13)December 15, 2021 (2021-12-15)

Season 1 (2020)

    Accolades

    Twenties, season 1 episodes
    No.
    overall    		No. in
    season    		Title  [9] Directed byWritten byOriginal air date  [9] U.S. viewers
    (millions)
    11"Pilot" Justin Simien Lena Waithe March 4, 2020 (2020-03-04)0.56 [10]
    22"I've Got the World on A String"Tiffany JohnsonLena WaitheMarch 4, 2020 (2020-03-04)0.45 [10]
    YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
    2022 GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comedy Series TwentiesNominated [35]

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