Scream (TV series)

Scream
Genre Slasher
Horror
Mystery
Thriller
Based on Scream film series
by Kevin Williamson
Wes Craven
Developed by
  • Jill Blotevogel
  • Dan Dworkin
  • Jay Beattie
  • Michael Gans
  • Richard Register
Starring
Composer(s) Jeremy Zuckerman
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Matthew Signer
  • Keith Levine
Editor(s) Brian Dannelly[3]
Location(s) Louisiana
Running time 38–42 minutes
Production company(s) Signpost Up Ahead
DiGa Vision
MTV Production Development
Dimension Television[1]
Distributor The Weinstein Company
MTV Production Development
Release
Original network MTV
Original release June 30, 2015 (2015-06-30) – present (present)
Chronology
Related shows Scream film series
External links
Website

Scream (also known as Scream: The TV Series) is an American horror television series that premiered on MTV on June 30, 2015. The series is a television adaptation of the slasher film series of the same name. Scream was renewed for a season two, which will premiere May 30, 2016.

Season 2

The full trailer was released on May 2. The premiere of the first episode entitled "Welcome Back" is May 30 on MTV. MTV has ordered 14 episodes for the second season. MTV will release the first 7 minutes of Episode 1 on Facebook on Friday the 13th of May.

On July 29, 2015, MTV renewed Scream for a second season.[4] The second season will premiere on May 30, 2016.[5]

Premise

Season 1 is instigated by a cyberbullying incident that goes viral, a brutal murder in Lakewood stirs memories of a crime spree from the town's secret past that has haunted some, intrigued others and maybe just spawned a new executioner. At the center of the story is a group of vulnerable teenagers—with two old friends struggling to reconnect at its heart—who, says the network, "become lovers, enemies, suspects, targets and victims of a killer who's out for blood."

Season 2 will focus on Emma return's to Lakewood after several months at a retreat, where she tried to recover from the horrors of last season. Everyone is walking on eggshells around her, questioning whether she has truly gotten over the Killer’s crimes. Meanwhile, Audrey is hiding her connection to the Killer, but is getting harassed by someone who knows the truth. Brooke and Jake are also keeping secrets—they are hiding a budding romance from Mayor Maddox. And, Noah is getting closer and closer to the truth about the season 1 murders. Lakewood’s murderous past, both recent and distant, are once again brought to focus – with this Killer’s psychotic mind-game intent on bringing "Lakewood’s heroes down in a storm of betrayal and bloodshed".

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

Development

In June 2012, it was reported that MTV was in the early stages of developing a weekly television series based on the Scream film franchise.[10] In April 2013, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that MTV had greenlit the pilot episode, with Wes Craven in talks to direct.[1][11] In July 2013, it was reported that Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin had officially boarded the project to write the pilot script and[1] in April 2014, it was reported by TVLine that the show will be penned by Jill Blotevogel.[12] In August 2014, the series announced its cast as well as the director of the pilot episode, Jamie Travis.[1] The series was originally planned to debut in mid-2014,[13] however, this was changed to summer 2015.[14]

On April 12, 2015, the first trailer for the series was aired during the 2015 MTV Movie Awards presented by Bella Thorne, also revealing the series's June 30, 2015 premiere date.[15]

On November 9, 2015, it was announced that Jill Blotevogel and Jaime Paglia will be stepping down as showrunners due to creative differences, although Blotevogel will remain a consultant on the series. Michael Gans and Richard Register are set to replace them for the second season.[2]

The second season was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana.[16] The season 2 premiere date was changed to May 30, 2016.[17]

Casting

On August 5, 2014, both the main cast and recurring cast were announced.[18] However, Amy Forsyth dropped out and was replaced by Bex Taylor-Klaus.[19] On February 22, 2015, it was revealed that Joel Gretsch, who was playing Sheriff Clark Hudson, had left the show as producers thought his character should go down a different path. He was replaced by Jason Wiles. On December 11, 2014, it was revealed that Bella Thorne will be a part of the cast. Thorne confirmed this during an interview saying, "Yes it's true. I will re-enact the famous scene of Drew Barrymore in the original series."[20]

On April 22, 2015, True Blood actress Amelia Rose Blaire was confirmed to be joining the show as Piper Shaw which, by the character description, is a role similar to Gale Weathers from the Scream films.[21]

On June 18, 2015, Bella Thorne confirmed she was offered the lead role in the series but turned it down in favor of a smaller role.[22] She went on to explain, "I had the option to do the lead, but I thought I should choose this role because I felt it was more iconic, I thought it was just a little bit more and also I’ve never been killed on screen before. I’ve never been killed ever on anything that I’ve done. I’ve always been the character that lives at the end so it was my first time dying on screen which is pretty cool. I wouldn’t say that my character isn’t necessarily in any more of the episodes but you’ll see!”[22]

Filming

The show was filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Filming of season one took place from April through July 2015. Filming for the second season began on February 16, 2016. The second season is set to complete filming by the beginning of July 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[23]

Episodes

Season 1 (2015)
No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Jamie TravisStory by: Kevin Williamson
Teleplay by: Jill Blotevogel, Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie		June 30, 2015 (2015-06-30)1.03[24]
A cyber-bullying incident committed by local high-school student Nina Patterson results in her brutal murder in the small town of Lakewood. The shocking violence stirs up memories of a killing spree some twenty years earlier that has haunted some, intrigued others and maybe just inspired a new killer.
22"Hello, Emma"Tim HunterJill BlotevogelJuly 7, 2015 (2015-07-07)0.81[25]
Audrey's secret girlfriend, Rachael Murray, is murdered by the killer, who makes it look like a suicide. Her death raises questions and causes yet another rift between Emma and Audrey. Meanwhile, Piper, a provocative podcaster comes to Lakewood to report on the town's murders, past and present.
33"Wanna Play a Game?"Tim HunterJordan Rosenberg & Meredith GlynnJuly 14, 2015 (2015-07-14)0.87[26]
Emma learns quickly that her mother has been keeping even more secrets from her; the Killer continues to harass Emma and challenges her to a dangerous game. He impersonates Tyler, which makes Riley question if he's still alive or not. Jake and Will's cyber connection to Nina's death put their futures in jeopardy. And the killer, accidentally ordered by Emma, claims another victim, Riley. Tyler's car crashes then which explodes.
44"Aftermath"Brian DannellyErin Maher & Kay ReindlJuly 21, 2015 (2015-07-21)0.80[27]
Tyler is pronounced dead when they find his body in the wreckage of the car crash. But they can't find his head. After the shocking events of the recent murder, Emma receives a mysterious message from the Killer, leading her, Audrey and Noah in search of answers and revenge at an abandoned hospital. Tyler's rotting head is discovered at the hospital underneath the mask worn by the Killer. Meanwhile, Will makes it into Duke University, although with no scholarship, he has to blackmail his way through the money. Brooke also feels guilty for leaving Riley behind in favor of a booty call. Noah and Audrey recover footage on Nina's laptop which shows Emma and Will's first time being recorded.
55"Exposed"Brian DannellyDavid CoggeshallJuly 28, 2015 (2015-07-28)0.75[28]
When a scandalous video is leaked, Emma learns a heartbreaking secret. A memorial takes place for all of the victims of the murders. Sheriff Hudson is replaced temporarily by Detective Lorraine Brock who is assigned on for the murders. Emma is asked to speak with a new detective about her friends but is threatened by the killer. Will and Jake blackmail and attack Brooke's father, Mayor Quinn Maddox, into giving them money for Will's college tuition.
66"Betrayed"Julius RamsayJaime PagliaAugust 4, 2015 (2015-08-04)0.69[29]
When DNA samples of Audrey is found on the inside of the mask, she becomes the main suspect once Rachel's death finally becomes an investigation. She has a video at home that makes her look bad and possibly Nina Patterson's murderer. Emma and Noah obtains it and watches it, leading them to doubt Audrey. Meanwhile Jake's betrayal causes Will to turn to Piper which leads to both being attacked by the Killer after Will returns the blackmailed money back to the mayor and apologises on behalf of him and Jake. Will is then dragged away by the Killer
77"In the Trenches"Leigh JaniakJordan Rosenberg & Meredith GlynnAugust 11, 2015 (2015-08-11)0.64[30]
Emma, Jake, Brooke and Noah play a deadly game of hide and seek as they desperately search for Will which leads them to an abandoned bowling alley. While searching for Will, Emma finds another secret of her mother's. Brooke confronts her father about suspicious acts and the search for Will ends with another bloody and tragic death.
88"Ghosts"Rodman FlenderErin Maher & Kay ReindlAugust 18, 2015 (2015-08-18)0.65[31]
Brooke's father is questioned in Will's murder investigation. Everyone, especially Emma, tries to cope with Will's death. Emma learns another shocking secret of her mother's. Audrey and Noah give a statement to the police about Mr Branson and his secret past. Brooke is attacked by the killer after Mr. Branson leaves her in the theatre. She escapes with her arm cut and Mr. Branson is arrested for the murders.
99"The Dance"Ti WestJill BlotevogelAugust 25, 2015 (2015-08-25)0.55[32]
Mr. Branson is taken into custody for the murders, but Emma starts to suspect his innocence when Kieran is placed in the spotlight. Sheriff Hudson is attacked by the killer and Piper and Emma visit Mrs. James, Brandon's mother, who reveals the identity of Brandon's son. Brooke plans her Halloween after-party.
1010"Revelations"Jamie TravisJaime PagliaSeptember 1, 2015 (2015-09-01)0.76[33]

Mr. Branson has escaped and the search for Sheriff Hudson is on. The group is splintered, with Jake, Audrey, Brooke, and Kieran unaware of the killer's grand finale. Unable to reach them, Noah and Emma take things into their own hands, racing against time to save their friends. But when her mother is taken by the Killer, Emma must rescue her and when the killer is revealed, she must stop the Lakewood Slasher once and for all. Once at the dock, Emma confronts the Killer who is revealed to be Piper. She is Emma's long lost sister and Brandon James' daughter. She reveals her entire plan to Emma and her mother, then attacks Emma. She is shot to death by Audrey and Emma. Emma's mother is taken to the hospital and everyone begins grieving. Noah takes over Piper's podcast and Audrey is revealed to have been in contact with Piper months before the murders.

Note: This episode was dedicated to Wes Craven (director of the Scream films), who died on August 30, 2015.

Season 2 (2016)
No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
111"Welcome Back"Brian Dannelly[34]Michael Gans & Richard RegisterMay 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)[35]TBD

Critical reception

The first season of Scream has received an overall divided response from critics. On the review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 60%, based on 29 reviews, with a 7.0/10 average rating. The site's critical consensus reads, "Lacking truly compelling characters or scenarios, Scream is formed to trade too heavily on nostalgia for its big-screen predecessors in the franchise."[36] On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating, the series has a score of 57 out of 100, based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[37]

In a positive review, David Hinckley from New York Daily News awarded the pilot four out of five stars and stated, "Happily, Scream maintains a sense of humor, reinforced with snappy, self-aware pop culture dialogue."[38] Similarly, Brian Lowry of Variety commended the show's ability to maintain suspense "without much actually happening during the rest of the episode," noting its use of music, but expressing skepticism if the series could maintain its originality.[39] Aedan Juvet of PopWrapped gave a positive assessment of the series and called it, "a prime example of a game-changing horror series."[40] Conversely, David Wiegand of the San Francisco Chronicle panned the series and gave it one out of four stars, criticizing the acting performances as "bland, robotic, and uninteresting" as well as its apparent lack of racial diversity.[41] In a mixed review, Mark Perigard of the Boston Herald gave the show a C+, saying, "There are a few scares here, but while the Scream films kept audiences jumping, Scream: The TV series risks putting viewers to sleep."

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Show Scream Nominated
Choice Summer TV Star: Female Willa Fitzgerald Nominated
Choice TV: Scene Stealer Bella Thorne Nominated

Home Media

The entire first season will be released in the U.S on DVD May 10, 2016.

International broadcast

On October 1, 2015, the entire first season of Scream became available to stream instantly on Netflix in Argentina, Australia, Chile, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Brazil, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

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