Too Close to Home (TV series)

Too Close to Home
GenreDrama
Created byTyler Perry
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerTyler Perry
Running time42 minutes
Production companyTyler Perry Studios
Original release
NetworkTLC
ReleaseAugust 22, 2016 (2016-08-22) –
February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22)
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Too Close to Home is an American television drama series, created, executive produced, written and directed by Tyler Perry that debuted on TLC on August 22, 2016.[1] It is the first scripted series for TLC.[1] TLC renewed the show for a second season on September 1, 2016,[2] which premiered on January 4, 2017. Reruns of the show often aired on OWN where all of Tyler Perry's other shows regularly air.

It was officially ordered as a series on March 31, 2016 with an eight-episode order.[1][3][4][5][6] Danielle Savre was cast as the series' lead, and Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia make guest appearances.[7][8]

On November 2, 2017, it was confirmed that the show had been cancelled and would not be renewed for a third season.[9]

  1. ^ a b c Wagmeister, Elizabeth (March 31, 2016). "Too Close To Home: Tyler Perry Scripted Drama Ordered at TLC". Variety. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (September 1, 2016). "Tyler Perry's 'Too Close To Home' Renewed For Second Season By TLC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  3. ^ Kickham, Dylan (March 31, 2016). "Tyler Perry to helm TLC's first scripted series". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  4. ^ Barr, Merrill (March 31, 2016). "Tyler Perry is Developing TLC's First Scripted Drama". TV Guide. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  5. ^ de Moraes, Lisa (March 31, 2016). "TLC Courts Scandal, But Sticks To Script, With Tyler Perry Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  6. ^ Obenson, Tambay (June 21, 2016). "Cast Set for Tyler Perry's TLC Scripted Series, Too Close to Home". ShadowandAct.com. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (June 21, 2016). "Too Close To Home: Tyler Perry TLC Drama Series Sets Cast; Heather Locklear To Guest Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "Too Close To Home About the Show". TLC. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
  9. ^ "Future for TLC's Tyler Perry drama 'Too Close to Home'? Bleak - Radio and TV Talk".