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| Genre | Romantic drama Anthology |
| Created by | Ava DuVernay |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Running time | 40–43 min. |
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| Network | OWN |
| Release | February 11, 2020 – November 22, 2022 |
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Cherish the Day is an American romantic drama anthology television series created and produced by Ava DuVernay.[1] The series chronicles the relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day marking a significant moment. The first season took place over the course of five years. The second one expanded over a few months.
The series premiered on February 11, 2020, on Oprah Winfrey Network.[2][3] Season one starred Xosha Roquemore, Alano Miller and Cicely Tyson, and the title references the Sade song "Cherish the Day". Stars Cicely Tyson and Richard Roundtree died on January 28, 2021, and October 24, 2023, at the ages of 96 and 81, respectively; this was their final television appearance.[4][5]
On October 26, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.[6] It was announced in July 2021 that Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons would star in the second season.[7] Season 2 premiered on October 4, 2022.[8] Several appearances of Omar J. Dorsey playing Hollywood revealed that the show takes place within the same universe as Queen Sugar.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 20, 2019). "Ava DuVernay Anthology Series 'Cherish The Day' Ordered By OWN". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay (December 19, 2019). "'Cherish the Day' First Look: OWN Teases Ava DuVernay's 'When They See Us' Follow-Up". IndieWire.
- ^ "Video: OWN Sets Premiere Date and Unveils Official Trailer for New Anthology Drama "Cherish the Day" from Award-Winning Creator Ava DuVernay". The Futon Critic. January 16, 2020.
- ^ Dagan, Carmel (January 28, 2021). "Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "Richard Roundtree, star of the 1970s 'Shaft' film franchise, has died at 81". Los Angeles Times. October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 26, 2020). "Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Renewed For Season 2 By OWN". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (July 7, 2021). "Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons to Star in 'Cherish the Day' Season 2 (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Jones, Okla (September 14, 2022). "First Look: Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Returns To OWN For A Second Season". Essence. New York. Retrieved September 22, 2022.