Chasing Cameron

Chasing Cameron is an American reality television series starring Vine star Cameron Dallas.[1] It premiered on Netflix on December 27, 2016.[2] The series centers on Cameron Dallas, a "social media influencer", who is best known for his prominence on the video app Vine. He is one of the main members of a group called Magcon (Meet and greet convention), which was short-lived in 2014,[3][4] but revived, partly with other people, in 2016. During 2016, Magcon went on a tour in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, with events consisting of a show and a meet and greet.

Chasing Cameron
Season 1 poster
GenreReality
Created byBrandon Ayres
Directed byBrandon Ayres
StarringCameron Dallas
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Jane Lipsitz
  • Dan Cutforth
  • Ben Curtis
  • Sanford Wernick
  • Jon Liebman
  • Cameron Dallas
  • Bart Bordelon
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseDecember 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)

The half-hour episodes depict Cameron and other Magcon members' road to fame, and the price that comes with Internet stardom, including a physical altercation that occurred in a European club. The show's co-starring tour members include Aaron Carpenter, Taylor Caniff and Nash Grier, as well as Dallas' immediate family members. The first season of the show consisted of ten episodes.

Production

The series was announced on June 22, 2016 via Variety.[5]

The show premiered on Netflix on December 27, 2016.[6]

On January 20, 2017, Dallas said in a red carpet interview at the People's Choice Awards: "For sure. 100% there will be a season 2. [...] I think it's gonna dive deeper more into my relationship between my mom and sister, and then kind of a more in-depth view on where we're going and what's continuing to go on, because we're only taking steps forward, so I feel like the more we go, the more interesting it gets". Dallas also stated that the second season would feature a different premise altogether.[7]

Cast

Episodes

Season 1 (2016)
No.TitleOriginal release date
1"With One Tweet"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
Cameron reflects on MAGCON's highs and lows as he gets ready for the European Tour. Aaron and Taylor discuss the challenges they faced growing up.
2"Tyranny of the Urgent"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
Bart cancels a show after the guys get in a brawl at a German nightclub - a decision that upsets Cameron. Taylor vents about the Per Diem situation.
3"Cam's Big Crush"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
The Magcon boys go back to Cologne. Cameron tries to calm an out-of-control crowd in Paris. Bart deals with a crisis involving tour management.
4"Girls Like Hygiene"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
The tour regroups after a setback. The guys get mobbed by fans on their day off in Milan, and Cameron reaches a breaking point.
5"Caged Animal"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
Taylor collapses after an intense night in Barcelona. Cameron walks in a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show while the rest of the crew heads home.
6"Losing a Friend"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
Cameron spends time with his family and goes house hunting with Aaron and Chris in LA. Taylor and Trey have doubts about their next steps.
7"I Don't Wanna Be Here"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
Magcon heads to Australia - without Bart and Taylor. Cameron has a panic attack during a show in Perth. The guys cuddle koalas at an animal sanctuary.
8"Second Date"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
Cameron opens up about his anxiety. Brandon, Joey and Hunter join the tour. Back in L.A. Bart works on building the Magcon brand.
9"No Shoes on the Bed"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
Taylor tries to get out of his contract with Magcon. Trey records a new song in the studio. Cameron and the guys go to the Teen Choice Awards.
10"Fifteen Minutes"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
Cameron does a photo shoot for Variety. Taylor and Bart reconnect when the Magcon family goes on vacation in Santa Barbara.

Reception

Since the release of Chasing Cameron the series has received generally negative reviews.[9] Common Sense Media's critical consensus reads, "Internet star's self-serving reality show has iffy messages", while giving the show a rating of 1/5.[10] Kevin O'Keeffe, writing for mic.com also criticized the show, stating "his hesitance to let go of control makes Chasing Cameron a far worse show than it could have been".[11] Michael Andor Brodeur, writing for The Boston Globe, was somewhat more receptive, writing "There’s something about the abundant emptiness of “Chasing Cameron” that, right now, feels like a necessary refuge [...] basking in its inconsequential glow."[12]

References
  1. Spangler, Todd (October 27, 2016). "Cameron Dallas Netflix Show 'Chasing Cameron' Gets Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  2. Spangler, Todd (June 22, 2016). "Netflix Greenlights Cameron Dallas Reality Show". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  3. "Girls go gaga for Vine video boys at Itasca meet and greet". Dailyherald.com. March 2014. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  4. "Is Magcon coming back?". Business Insider. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  5. Spangler, Todd (2016-06-22). "Netflix Greenlights Cameron Dallas Reality Show". Variety. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  6. "'Chasing Cameron' Premieres On Netflix Today! | TigerBeat". BOP and Tiger Beat. 2016-12-27. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  7. "Cameron Dallas Confirms Second Season Of Netflix Series, With Added Family Focus". Tubefilter. 2017-01-20. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
  8. "Video: Know Thy Selfie - Netflix Releases Trailer for New Cameron Dallas Series "Chasing Cameron"". The Futon Critic (Press release). December 5, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  9. "Chasing Cameron: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  10. "Chasing Cameron TV Review". Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  11. "'Chasing Cameron' Review: Cameron Dallas' Netflix show is propaganda with teeth". 29 December 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  12. Brodeur, Michael Andor (December 26, 2016). "Finding solace in 'Chasing Cameron'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
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