| Atlanta | |
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| Season 1 | |
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| Showrunner | Donald Glover |
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| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Release | |
| Original network | FX |
| Original release | September 6 – November 1, 2016 |
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The first season of the American television series Atlanta premiered on September 6, 2016. The season is produced by RBA, 343 Incorporated, MGMT. Entertainment, and FXP, with Donald Glover, Paul Simms, and Dianne McGunigle, serving as executive producers. Glover serves as creator and showrunner, and wrote four episodes for the season.
The series was given a 10-season order in October 2015 and stars Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz. The series follows Earn during his daily life in Atlanta, Georgia, as he tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend Van, who is also the mother of his daughter Lottie; as well as his parents and his cousin Alfred, who raps under the stage name "Paper Boi"; and Darius, Alfred's eccentric right-hand man.
The season premiered on September 6, 2016, with a two-episode premiere on FX. The series premiere received 1.08 million viewers with a 0.5 ratings share in the 18–49 demographics. The season ended on November 1, 2016, with an average of 0.88 million viewers.[1] The season received critical acclaim, with critics praising its cast, writing, originality, and social commentary. At the 74th Golden Globe Awards, the season won Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy while Glover won Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. At the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, the season was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, with Glover winning two awards for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Directing for a Comedy Series. The latter made Glover the first African-American to win the award.[2] In September 2016, FX renewed the series for a second season.[3]
- ^ "Atlanta: Season One Ratings". TV Series Finale. November 2, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ "Donald Glover Is First Black Director To Win An Emmy In Comedy". HuffPost. September 18, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 20, 2016). "'Atlanta' & 'Better Things' Renewed For Second Season By FX". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2022.