BTG: History, Behind the Scenes Articles & Photos

[Taoboi]

Yeah, I definitely think it will be someone known to the audience. And duh at me not even thinking of Anna Maria. Janet would be fierce. 

[vanguard]

Sean Freeman's real name is

Deric Kennedy.

I wonder why he changed it?

[Liberty City]

[Carlos Abad]

The trailer was good for soap fans like me, but bad for people who are not soap opera lovers.

It didn’t have a narrative or a plot to engage new viewers. It just offered some soap moments like slaps, romance, etc.

It looked more of a trailer of an on-going series than a new series.

I think I can love this show, but right now the publicity has been bad IMO.

 

[dragonflies]

Are you on drugs?

I've seen people who have never watched a soap a day in their lives say this trailer makes them want to watch 

[Liberty City]

HUH?! Are you okay?!

Same, especially those who've felt they've not been represented in the genre/medium.

[Chris B]

When you look at the comments on any post about the show, the comments are universally positive with people showing their excitement for the show. Clearly, they're doing something right. 

[dragonflies]

Exactly! 

[Taoboi]

Same.

[Toups]

Honestly, these are fair comments.  The "Are you on drugs?" or "Are you okay?" comments were unjustified.  It's okay if people aren't 100% positive all the time.  There's nothing wrong with valid criticism.

[Alan]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDvKmRkJ3ID/

The show's composer is Kurt Farquhar. His output is very diverse. I'm not familiar with any of the dramas he has worked on but I included a couple of his pieces below. I was hoping for more of a timeless Pino Donaggio-esque symphonic soundtrack, but I like the orchestral aspects the 96 Minutes score.

 

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Edited January 30 by Alan

[skiman12082004]

Thank you so much for this information. I'm going to check him out for sure.

[detroitpiston]

Interview with Jibre Hordges (Jacob)

He mentions the vet actors have been helpful with the pace and technicalities of doing a soap and admits there was a struggle at first but the cast has found a groove. Also says the show does a great job mixing drama with strong representation of black affluence 

Yeah I think trying to look at the show from a non regular soap viewing lens is making people project more negativity than they should.

@Alan I know a lot of the shows Kurt has worked on, he’s a legend tbh. My only wince would be on some of the dramatic stuff it felt like the soundtrack never stopped long enough to allow certain scenes to breathe (Saints & Sinners had this problem the worst). Hopefully we get more quiet moments on BTG with the score only added when its truly needed.

[DemetriKane]

Those are all great options.

 

Agreed!

[SteelCity]

From what I can tell, it doesn't seem like Dani and Nicole have any rivalry. If anything, the way Nicole is talking to Hayley makes it seem like she's protective of her sister.