Tough Love (web series)
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| Created by |
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| Written by | Roni Simpson |
| Directed by | Caleb Davis |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
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| Executive producer | Caleb Davis |
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| Production company | Creative Direction Group |
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| Network | YouTube |
| Release | November 10, 2015 – present |
Tough Love is a web series that premiered on YouTube on November 8, 2015. The series started as a micro budget project that eventually attracted more than 45,000 unique viewers with over 1 million channel views.
Tough Love received three nominations at the New York Web Fest in 2016. It was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 2017 for Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series.
Plot
Tough Love follows six millennials in New York City as they navigate dating and life's other challenges.
Cast
Series regulars
- Ebony Obsidian[1] as Alicia Davis
- Jordan Ryan Barton[1] as Quincy Scott
- Natalie Jacobs[1] as Monica Lee
- Verina Banks[1] as Jordan Samuels
- Bradley Clarke[1] as Jackson Thomas
- Devin Coleman[1] as Darius Wilson
Guest
- Dorien Wilson as Dr. Singleton
Reception
Tough Love has over 1 million views on YouTube.[2] Essence named it as one of the "7 Best Black Web Series of 2016",[3] and Maurita Salkey of Revolt called the series' characters "unforgettable".[2]
Tough Love has been praised by Ebony,[4] Blavity,[5] and BRIC TV.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | NYC Web Fest | Best Drama | Ebony Obsidian, Jordan Ryan Barton, Natalie Jacobs, Verina Banks, Bradley Clarke, Devin Coleman | Nominated | [7] |
| Outstanding Achievement, Cinematography | Caleb Davis | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Verina Banks | Nominated | |||
| 2017 | 44th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series | Caleb Davis, Roni Simpson | Nominated | [8] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Tough Love". www.toughloveseries.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ a b Salkey, Maurita. "5 web series to look out for in 2017". Revolt. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ "7 Best Black Web Series of 2016". Essence. Facebook. December 24, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ Williams, Diahann (March 24, 2017). "Creative Spotlight: Caleb and Roni, Tough Love Series". Ebony. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ Shanisundaze. "3 Black Web Series That You Absolutely Need To Binge-Watch". Blavity. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ "Spotlight on Black and Sexy TV's Tough Love Creators Caleb Davis & Roni Simpson". BK Live. YouTube. January 18, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ "NYC Web Series Festival". nycwebfest.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Nominations: Young and the Restless Tops List; THR Scores Nom". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 28, 2017.