The L.A. Complex

The L.A. Complex
GenreDrama
Created byMartin Gero
Directed by
Starring
ComposerTim Welch
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes19
Production
Executive producers
  • Martin Gero
  • Linda Schuyler
  • Stephen Stohn
Producers
  • Stephanie Williams
  • David Lowe
Production locations
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Toronto, Ontario
Running time41–44 minutes
Production companyEpitome Pictures
Original release
Network
ReleaseJanuary 10 (2012-01-10) –
September 24, 2012 (2012-09-24)
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The L.A. Complex (originally Highland Gardens) is a Canadian drama television series that premiered on CTV on January 10, 2012, subsequently airing on MuchMusic. It also began airing in the United States on April 24, 2012, on The CW.[1] The series stars Cassie Steele as Abby Vargas, an aspiring actress who moves to Los Angeles with nothing but her Maple Leafs hockey bag and dreams of being a famous actress. As described in CTV publicity materials, "The L.A. Complex follows the lives of twenty year olds living in the same apartment complex in L.A. trying to make it as actors, dancers, producers and comedians. Relationships begin and end, the need to succeed is tested and all characters are pushed to their breaking points."[2][3]

On December 3, 2012, it was announced that The L.A. Complex was not renewed for a third season by Much and Bell Media, but with a possibility that the series could be picked up by another network.[4] On December 20, 2012, The CW announced that the series would not be picked up, making it officially canceled.[5]

  1. ^ Seidman, Robert (January 10, 2012). "The CW Acquires Six-Part Canadian Drama 'The L.A. Complex'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on January 13, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
  2. ^ Wild, Diane (December 8, 2011). "The LA Complex premieres January 10 on MuchMusic and CTV". TV, eh?. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  3. ^ By, Katie (December 8, 2011). "CTV to double-debut The L.A. Complex in January". Media in Canada. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  4. ^ Vlessing, Etan (December 3, 2012). "'The L.A. Complex' Not Renewed for Third Season by Canada's MuchMusic Channel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
  5. ^ Vlessing, Etan (December 20, 2012). "The CW Not Renewing 'The L.A. Complex' for Third Season (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 11, 2021.