Faking It (American TV series)

Faking It
Genre
Created by
  • Dana Min Goodman
  • Julia Wolov
Developed byCarter Covington
Starring
ComposerAndrew Dost
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes38 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerCarter Covington
Producers
  • Nellie Nugiel
  • Stefanie Leder
Production locationGlendora, California
Cinematography
  • Doug Emmett
  • Massimiliano Trevis
Editors
  • Robin Katz
  • Thomas M. Bolger
  • Gabriel Fleming
  • Brad Katz
  • Robert Lattanzio
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 minutes
Production companyViacom Media Networks
Original release
NetworkMTV
ReleaseApril 22, 2014 (2014-04-22) –
May 17, 2016 (2016-05-17)
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Faking It is an American romantic comedy[1] television series that premiered on MTV on April 22, 2014, starring Rita Volk, Katie Stevens, Gregg Sulkin, Michael Willett, and Bailey De Young.[2] The series was created by Dana Min Goodman and Julia Wolov. Carter Covington developed the series and serves as the executive producer.[3] An eight-episode first season was ordered by MTV in October 2013.[4] MTV announced a 10-episode second season set to premiere on September 23, 2014.[5][6] In August 2014, the show won a Teen Choice Award for "Choice TV Breakout Show". In October 2014, MTV ordered 10 more episodes, meaning season two would have a total of 20 episodes.[7] The series features the first intersex main character on a television show,[8] and also included television's first intersex character played by an intersex actor (Amanda Saenz).[9]

In April 2015, it was announced that the second half of season two would air from August 31, 2015, as well as being renewed for a third season which premiered on March 15, 2016.[10][11] In May 2016, MTV announced that Faking It had been cancelled after three seasons.[12]

  1. ^ "Faking It: Official website". MTV. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  2. ^ "MTV Announces Premiere Dates for Returning and New Comedy Series at Winter TCA Presentation". The Futon Critic. January 10, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  3. ^ Hale, Mike (April 21, 2014). "Their Surprise Route to Popularity". The New York Times. Retrieved April 24, 2014. Correction: April 22, 2014 - An earlier version of an information box with this review misidentified the creators of the show "Faking It." As the review stated, they are Dana Goodman and Julia Lea Wolov; not Carter Covington. (Mr. Covington is the show's executive producer.)
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 18, 2013). "MTV Picks Up Comedy Pilots 'Happyland' & 'Faking It' To Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  5. ^ Lesley Goldberg (June 9, 2014). "'Faking It' Renewed for Second Season at MTV". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  6. ^ Ossad, Jordana (July 11, 2014). "'Catfish' Is Returning For Season Four — Plus More Premiere Dates Announced!". MTV. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014.
  7. ^ "MTV Orders 10 More Episodes of 'Faking It' for Season 2 | Variety". Variety. October 21, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  8. ^ "Meet Television's Groundbreaking Intersex Character". BuzzFeed. September 24, 2014.
  9. ^ ""Faking It" Breaks New Ground With First Intersex Actor To Play Intersex Character On TV". NewNowNext. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (April 21, 2015). "MTV Greenlights New Late-Night Talk Show, Renews 'Faking It', More — Upfronts".
  11. ^ Swift, Andy (January 12, 2016). "MTV Sets Premiere Date for Awkward's 'Final' Run and Faking It Season 3". TVLine. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  12. ^ Swift, Andy (May 13, 2016). "Faking It Cancelled After 3 Seasons".