Punk (TV series)

Punk
GenreDocumentary
Directed byJesse James Miller
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
Production companiesNetwork Entertainment
MGM Television
Original release
NetworkEpix
ReleaseMarch 11 (2019-03-11) –
April 1, 2019 (2019-04-01)

Punk is an American four part documentary television series that ran from March 11 to April 1, 2019. on Epix.

Premise

Punk explores "the music, the fashion, the art and the DIY attitude of a subculture of self-described misfits and outcasts.".[1] Each episode focuses on an individual era of punk, beginning with protopunk in the 1960s up until the present day.[2]

Production

On December 10, 2018, it was announced that Epix had given the production a series order consisting of four episodes set to premiere on March 11, 2019. The series was expected to be directed by Jesse James Miller and executive produced by John Varvatos, Iggy Pop, and Derik Murray. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Network Entertainment. Those interviewed in the series include Iggy Pop, Johnny Rotten, Marky Ramone, Henry Rollins, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Duff McKagan, Wayne Kramer, Jello Biafra, Flea, Dave Grohl, Danny Fields, Legs McNeil, and Penelope Spheeris, among others.[1][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected by [1]Written byOriginal air date [9]
1"Part 1"Jesse James MillerUnknownMarch 11, 2019 (2019-03-11)
2"Part 2"Jesse James MillerUnknownMarch 18, 2019 (2019-03-18)
3"Part 3"Jesse James MillerUnknownMarch 25, 2019 (2019-03-25)
4"Part 4"Jesse James MillerUnknownApril 1, 2019 (2019-04-01)

References

  1. ^ a b c Ramos, Dino-Ray (December 10, 2018). "Epix Greenlights 'Punk' Docuseries From John Varvatos And Iggy Pop". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "EPIX – Watch Thousands of Movies and Originals on Every Screen". www.epix.com. Retrieved 2019-04-05.
  3. ^ Malone, Michael (December 10, 2018). "Epix to Premiere Punk Rock Docuseries 'Punk' March 11". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  4. ^ Kreps, Daniel (December 10, 2018). "Iggy Pop to Executive Produce All-Star 'Punk' Docuseries". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  5. ^ Lukarcanin, Emina (December 10, 2018). "Iggy Pop, Johnny Rotten, Debbie Harry & More Featured in Upcoming 'Punk' Docuseries on Epix". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  6. ^ O'Connor, Roisin (December 11, 2018). "Iggy Pop to executive produce new documentary series about the history of punk". The Independent. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  7. ^ Blichert, Frederick (December 11, 2018). "Epix greenlights Iggy Pop-produced punk docuseries". Realscreen. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  8. ^ Jessica, Pena (December 11, 2018). "Punk: EPIX Orders Four-Part History Docuseries". TV Series Finale. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
  9. ^ "Punk - Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 6, 2019.