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Airing on the VH1 cable channel, The Breaks stars Afton Willamson, Wood Harris, Mack Wilds, Antoine Harris, David Call, Evan Handler, Melonie Diaz, Sinqua Walls, and Ali Ahn. Season one guest stars include Tip “T.I.” Harris, Teyana Taylor, and Gloria Reuben. Picking up where last year’s TV movie left off. The Breaks TV show follows three young friends chasing their hip hop dreams in New York City in 1990. The series explores their successes and failures, as they attempt to make a mark on hip hop culture. The Breaks is inspired by journalist Dan Charnas’ book, The Big Payback, a nonfiction history of the hip-hop business.
Season One Ratings
The first season of The Breaks averaged a 0.57 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.13 viewers.
Despite an earlier renewal (from BET rather than VH1), on November 22, 2017, BET announced The Breaks was cancelled and there will be no season two. Will another outlet pick it up? Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
This series got off to a strong start and the ratings have been fairly steady. I suspect VH1 will renew The Breaks for season two. Meanwhile, I will search elsewhere for my supper.
4/28 Update: The Breaks has been renewed for season two and is moving from VH1 to BET. Details here.
11/22 Update: BET announced The Breaks has been cancelled, after all. Details here.
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