Foursome (2016 TV series)
Foursome is an American romantic comedy streaming television series starring Jenn McAllister and an ensemble cast of other social media entertainers and professional actors. The series was produced by AwesomenessTV and premiered on March 30, 2016, on YouTube Premium.[1] The series lasted 4 seasons before getting axed on May 27, 2019
Foursome | |
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Genre | Teen drama Comedy |
Created by |
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Directed by | Amy York Rubin |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 4 |
No. of episodes | 36 (list of episodes) |
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Executive producers |
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Producer | Irina Popov |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | AwesomenessTV |
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Original network | YouTube Premium |
Original release | March 30, 2016 – October 24, 2018 |
Plot
Andie (Jenn McAllister) is a sophomore in high school in San Bernardino who has trouble with dating, because her older brother Alec (Logan Paul) does not want her to date anyone. Andie's three best high school friends: Dakota, a high school senior, Courtney, Alec's girlfriend/college student and Imogen, Andie's homeschooled neighbors decide to help Andie with her dating problems, so Andie can freely go on dates without her brother stepping in to try and stop her.[2][3][4]
Cast
- Jenn McAllister as Andie Fixler
- Meghan Falcone as Courtney Todd (seasons 1–3; guest starring, season 4)
- Rickey Thompson as Dakota Green
- Brooke Markham as Imogen Hillenshine (seasons 1–2)
- Logan Paul as Alec Fixler (seasons 1–3)
- Cameron Moulène as Josh Bennett
- Rahart Adams as Kent Saydak (season 2–present)
- Madeline Whitby as Greer Ashton (main, season 2–present; recurring, season 1)
- Sarah Yarkin as Peg (season 3)
- Monica Sherer as Mae (main, season 3–present; recurring, seasons 1–2)
- John Milhiser as Mr. Shaw (main, season 3–present; recurring, seasons 1–2)
- Jared Wernick as Divit (season 3)
- Tucker Albrizzi as Terry (season 3)
- James Morosini as Hugh (season 4)
- Sarah Gilman as Wynn (season 4)
- Jesse Leigh as Rubin (season 4)
Production
Development
In October 2015, YouTube announced YouTube Red, its paid subscription ad service that would offer subscribers an ad-free experience, which would also allow users to download videos for offline viewing.[5] In addition, the service would be launching original content exclusive to YouTube Red subscribers in 2016.[6]
On June 23, 2016, YouTube announced that "Foursome" was renewed for a second season.[7] The first two episodes of the second season aired on December 6, 2016.
On May 1, 2017, AwesomenessTV announced that "Foursome" was renewed for a third season.[8] The entire season was released on November 1, 2017. Logan Paul was removed from the upcoming fourth season on January 10, 2018, in the wake of a video Paul uploaded that attracted widespread criticism. The Alec Fixler role was completely written out without a replacement actor.[9]
Due to the extreme backlash to Logan Paul's controversial YouTube video, viewership took a deep dive, resulting in low ratings which eventually resulted in the show getting axed on May 27, 2019.
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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First released | Last released | |||
1 | 6 | March 30, 2016 | April 27, 2016 | |
2 | 10 | December 6, 2016 | February 1, 2017 | |
3 | 10 | November 1, 2017 | ||
4 | 10 | October 24, 2018 |
Season 1 (2016)
With their father being gone, Andie has a tough time adjusting to her sophomore year of high school when her popular but extremely overprotective brother watches her every move.
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Episode length | Original release date |
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1 | 1 | "Sister-Zoned" | 22:39 | March 30, 2016 |
2 | 2 | "Baked" | 23:18 | March 30, 2016 |
3 | 3 | "Co-Ed Sleepover" | 21:52 | April 6, 2016 |
4 | 4 | "Sex-Ed" | 23:26 | April 13, 2016 |
5 | 5 | "PDA" | 23:16 | April 20, 2016 |
6 | 6 | "Blackout" | 24:03 | April 27, 2016 |
Season 2 (2016–17)
Three weeks have passed since the college party, and its new semester which means New Andie who tries to find her way through the difficult world of high school as a single women.
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Episode length | Original release date |
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7 | 1 | "Extra Curr-d*ck-ulars"[10] | 23:12 | December 6, 2016 |
8 | 2 | "Secret Admiral" | 22:04 | December 6, 2016 |
9 | 3 | "The Big O No!" | 23:12 | December 14, 2016 |
10 | 4 | "After Shocker" | 23:02 | December 21, 2016 |
11 | 5 | "Model UN-dressed" | 22:56 | December 28, 2016 |
12 | 6 | "Threesome" | 22:26 | January 4, 2017 |
13 | 7 | "Les Be Honest" | 22:42 | January 11, 2017 |
14 | 8 | "Synced Up" | 22:23 | January 18, 2017 |
15 | 9 | "Whatta Lock-Block" | 22:09 | January 25, 2017 |
16 | 10 | "The Big Finish" | 23:04 | February 1, 2017 |
Season 3 (2017)
2 months has passed since the events of Homecoming Night, Brayer High has hit a major slump. With Imogen gone, the remaining foursome decide to vacation in a private resort island, that unfortunately has a bunch of strict rules that they are willing to break
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Episode length | Original release date |
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17 | 1 | "Foursome Before Whoresome"[11] | 22:45 | November 1, 2017[12] |
18 | 2 | "Is that a Beach Bonanza in your Pocket, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?"[11] | 21:58 | November 1, 2017[12] |
19 | 3 | "Show Me Your Tikis"[11] | 21:16 | November 1, 2017[12] |
20 | 4 | "Scared Beach-Less"[11] | 22:59 | November 1, 2017[12] |
21 | 5 | "Ex-Isled"[11] | 21:28 | November 1, 2017[12] |
22 | 6 | "Island Fever"[11] | 22:52 | November 1, 2017[12] |
23 | 7 | "Laid in the Shade"[11] | 21:52 | November 1, 2017[12] |
24 | 8 | "Beach Bash-ed"[11] | 22:21 | November 1, 2017[12] |
25 | 9 | "Hypbrotized"[11] | 22:13 | November 1, 2017[12] |
26 | 10 | "Hanky Pranky"[11] | 22:54 | November 1, 2017[12] |
Season 4 (2018)
Andie and Josh are finally together, but it soon comes crashing down as Andie realizes that she only has one summer to spend with the rest of her friends and her boyfriend before they head off to college and she is stuck at Brayer as a Junior year
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Episode length | Original release date |
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27 | 1 | "The Hot M.E.S.S." | 23:37 | October 24, 2018 |
28 | 2 | "The Fourth Season" | 21:37 | October 24, 2018 |
29 | 3 | "Stay Linked - Get Inked" | 22:36 | October 24, 2018 |
30 | 4 | "Discovering Hugh You Are" | 22:08 | October 24, 2018 |
31 | 5 | "Be a Friend, Amend!" | 23:12 | October 24, 2018 |
32 | 6 | "Applaud Yo Squad" | 23:31 | October 24, 2018 |
33 | 7 | "Overnight Delight" | 22:50 | October 24, 2018 |
34 | 8 | "Friend Yo Folks" | 23:09 | October 24, 2018 |
35 | 9 | "Capture Your Capsule" | 23:11 | October 24, 2018 |
36 | 10 | "Live As Legends" | 23:33 | October 24, 2018 |
References
- Weiss, Geoff (2016-03-07). "The Trailer For 'Foursome,' YouTube Red's Latest Original Series, Has Arrived". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- Ceron, Ella (30 March 2016). "YouTube's Jenn McAllister Is Making Her Jump From Home Videos to a Whole New Series". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- Hamedy, Saba (31 March 2016). "AwesomenessTV's 'Foursome': If 'Sex and the City' were set in high school". Mashable. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- Sander, Brice. "EXCLUSIVE: Watch Jenn 'JennxPenn' McAllister and Vine Star Logan Paul Take on High School in YouTube Red's 'Foursome'". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- Splanger, Todd (October 21, 2015). "YouTube Red Unveiled: Ad-Free Streaming Service Priced Same as Netflix". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- "Introducing YouTube Red Original Series and Movies from your favorite stars". YouTube Official Blog. October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- "Another great slate of shows and movies coming from top creators to YouTube Red". YouTube Official Blog. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- "Tweet". Twitter. Awesomeness. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
- Jarvey, Natalie (10 January 2018). "YouTube Removes Logan Paul From Preferred Program, Puts 'Thinning' Sequel on Hold". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- Robbins, Brian [@BrianRobbinsTV] (Dec 6, 2016). "Extra Curr-d*ck-ulars | Foursome S2 | Episode 1 youtu.be/XShBEdDX0pw via @YouTube" (Tweet). Retrieved Feb 10, 2017 – via Twitter.
- ""Foursome" Foursome Before Whoresome (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb". IMDb.com. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- "Foursome season 3 trailer: The gang is back for some fun in the sun". EW.com. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
External links
- Series playlist on YouTube
- Foursome at IMDb