Friends to Lovers?

Friends to Lovers?
GenreReality television
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Fenton Bailey
  • Randy Barbato
  • Tom Campbell
  • Angela Rae Berg
Camera setupMultiple
Running time42 minutes
Production company
Original release
NetworkBravo
ReleaseJanuary 12 (2015-01-12) –
February 23, 2015 (2015-02-23)

Friends to Lovers? is an American reality television series that premiered on January 12, 2015, on Bravo.[1] Announced in January 2014,[2] the hour-long series features a few couples of friends who are eager to "leave the comfort of the 'friend zone' behind" and try to develop their friendship into exclusive romantic relationships.[3]

"'Friends to Lovers?' is a guaranteed roller coaster ride that will make you cringe from awkwardness one second while having you believe in true love the next," said Lara Spotts, Vice President of Development of the network. "With real stakes, drama, and romance, these couples' journeys will continue to keep our savvy viewers engaged and guessing whether these twosomes are meant to be lovers or to remain just friends," she also added.[2]

Contestants

  • Marshana Ritchie[4] – Marshana Ritchie is a Brooklyn, New York-based make-up artists and beauty blogger.
  • Kristen Ruby[5] – Kris Ruby is an American entrepreneur, TV commentator and pundit.
  • Jin Mosely[6] – Jin Mosley is a single mother of four and ex-wife to professional boxer Shane Mosely.
  • Darion Lowenstein[7] – Darion Lowenstein is a video game developer who worked for companies like Electronic Arts.
  • Charley Walters[8] – Charley Walters is the Founder and CEO of CW3 Public Relations and regularly works with high–profile clients.
  • Melanie Marden[9] – Melanie Marden is a beauty industry entrepreneur
  • Sydney Hall[10] – Sydney Hall is a nightlife entrepreneur in Hollywood, California.
  • Greg Plitt[11] – Greg Plitt is a former Army Ranger and fitness model killed at 37 when hit by a train. His death only two weeks after the premiere of the first season cut the show's filming short.
  • Alex Goldman[12] – Alex Goldman is an executive chef and a catering company owner in New York.
  • Stefan Lienhard[13] – Stefan Lienhard is a military veteran and Long Island police officer.

Reception

Brian Lowry wrote a mild review for Variety by saying, "Too many reality shows have the chutzpah to refer to themselves as “experiments,” but the issues broached by Friends to Lovers? might qualify as one [...] if only the program could break out, just a little, from its too–familiar approach."[14] Ray Rahman from Entertainment Weekly said, "Too many of the cast members are insufferable to the point of undateable... But there are some bright spots".[15]

References

  1. ^ Bibel, Sara (November 24, 2014). "Reality Series 'Friends to Lovers?' to Premiere Monday, January 12 on Bravo". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Tribune Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (January 30, 2014). "Bravo Media Takes Friendship to the Next Level with the Series Greenlight of New Docu-Series 'Friends to Lovers?'". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Tribune Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  3. ^ Noonan, Kevin (November 24, 2014). "Bravo Sets Premiere Date for Social Experiment Series 'Friends to Lovers?'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  4. ^ "Marshana Ritchie". 18 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Kristen Ruby". 18 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Jin Mosley". 18 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Darion Lowenstein". 18 November 2014.
  8. ^ "Charley Walters". 18 November 2014.
  9. ^ "Melanie Marden". 18 November 2014.
  10. ^ "Sydney Hall". 18 November 2014.
  11. ^ "Greg Plitt". 25 June 2012.
  12. ^ "Alex Goldman". 18 November 2014.
  13. ^ "Stefan Lienhard". 18 November 2014.
  14. ^ Lowry, Brian (January 9, 2015). "TV Review: Bravo's 'Friends to Lovers?'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  15. ^ Rahman, Ray (January 16, 2015). "Friends to Lovers? Review". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. p. 69. Retrieved August 13, 2015.