The Real Housewives of Potomac

The Real Housewives of Potomac
Genre Reality television
Starring
  • Gizelle Bryant
  • Ashley Darby
  • Robyn Dixon
  • Karen Huger
  • Charrisse Jackson-Jordan
  • Katie Rost
  • Monique Samuels
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 25 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Steven Weinstock
  • Glenda Hersh
  • Lauren Eskelin
  • Lorraine Haughton-Lawson
  • Bianca Barnes-Williams
  • Ashley McFarlin Buie
  • Andy Cohen
Running time 42 minutes
Production company(s) True Entertainment
Release
Original network Bravo
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Original release January 17, 2016 (2016-01-17) – present (present)
Chronology
Preceded by The Real Housewives of Miami
Followed by The Real Housewives of Dallas
External links
Website www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac

The Real Housewives of Potomac (abbreviated RHOP) is an American reality television series that premiered on January 17, 2016, on Bravo. The show was developed as the eighth installment of The Real Housewives franchise. It is currently in its second season and focuses on the personal and professional lives of a group of women living in Potomac, Maryland.[1] The series originally focused on Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Karen Huger, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan and Katie Rost. Rost departed the series after the first season, and was replaced by Monique Samuels in the second season.

Overview and casting

The Real Housewives of Potomac was announced on November 11, 2015.[2] The reality series was initially titled Potomac Ensemble during its early production, before being announced as part of The Real Housewives franchise.[3] The show is the eighth series of The Real Housewives, following The Real Housewives of Orange County, New York City, Atlanta, New Jersey, D.C., Beverly Hills and Miami. "The Real Housewives has become a global phenomenon that drives cultural conversation while consistently breaking ratings records,” said Shari Levine, who is the executive vice president of the network. "We're happy to extend the franchise with Potomac [...] giving Bravo fans more of what they desire: stories of dynamic women who make us laugh, cry, cheer and experience unforgettable moments we can’t stop talking about," she also added following the series announcement.[2]

The show initially followed the lives of six women, including Gizelle Bryant, Katie Rost, Karen Huger, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, Robyn Dixon and Ashley Darby. "The Real Housewives of Potomac is the show you never saw coming, and it's going to take everyone by surprise," said Andy Cohen, the network producer who has been affiliated with The Real Housewives franchise since its inception, and also acts as the executive producer of the show.[4] The series follows women living in Potomac, Maryland, a suburb of D.C. and one of the most affluent towns in the United States.[5][6] The series is the network's second attempt to develop reality series based in the D.C. area; the first effort was The Real Housewives of D.C. which aired in 2010 but was canceled after one season. Cohen commented on the decision to make another attempt by saying that the cast of the Potomac series is more suitable for a reality series describing it as "all Bravo and no CNN", also adding that the show is "staying far away from the political drama," in contrast to The Real Housewives of D.C.[5] In December 2016, Cohen describe Potomac's entry in to the franchise as a "D.C." adjacent."[7]

In April 2016, Bravo announced that the series is renewed for a second season.[8] On June 29, 2016, Rost announced that she would not be returning for the show's second season.[9] The second season premiered on April 2, 2017, with a new housewife, Monique Samuels.[10][11]

Timeline of housewives

Housewives Seasons
1 2
Gizelle Bryant Main
Ashley Darby Main
Robyn Dixon Main
Karen Huger Main
Charrisse Jackson-Jordan Main
Katie Rost Main Guest
Monique Samuels Main

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 12 January 17, 2016 (2016-01-17) April 17, 2016 (2016-04-17)
2 14 April 2, 2017 (2017-04-02) July 16, 2017 (2017-07-16)

Reception

Viewership

The premiere episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac received a 1.2 rating in adults 18–49 years adult demographic and 2.54 million viewers in total, according to Nielsen Media Research's "live plus-3" estimates. The episode was the highest rated premiere of any series of The Real Housewives franchise.[12] The first season of the series averaged 2.1 million viewers in the "live plus-3" estimates, becoming the network's most-watched first season of a series since The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2010.[8]

Critical response

The reality series has received mostly positive reviews from television critics. Amy Amatangelo, writing for The Hollywood Reporter, said, "Like its predecessors, The Real Housewives of Potomac offers escapist TV at the highest level," and also added, "You can watch with the comfort that you would never behave this way and delight in all the ridiculous shenanigans." Amatangelo praised the show's diversity by saying that the network aims the franchise to be "an equal-opportunity offender".[13] Joi-Marie McKenzie of ABC News, reviewing the show's premiere, said, "Between the show introductions, there was plenty of shade-throwing and one-liners to keep "Housewives" enthusiasts entertained."[14]

Broadcast

The reality series is broadcast on the Bravo cable network in the United States; the first episode aired on Sunday at 9/8pm ET/PT on January 17, 2016, following a new episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.[2] Internationally, the series premiered in Australia on Arena on January 18, within hours of the American broadcast.[15] The first season consists of ten episodes, excluding a two-part reunion that aired on April 10 and 17, 2016.[16] In New Zealand, The Real Housewives of Potomac began airing in July 2016, on Bravo upon the channels inception.[17] The series began airing in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2016, on ITVBe.[18][19]

References

  1. ↑ Bacle, Ariana (November 11, 2015). "Bravo's Real Housewives are heading to Potomac". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Lajoie, Sandra (November 11, 2015). "Bravo Media Announces Expansion Of “The Real Housewives” Franchise With Two New Elite Destinations Set For 2016". NBCUniversal Media Village. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ Andrews-Dyer, Helena (June 22, 2015). "There’s a new D.C. reality show and it’s not set in D.C.". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ Bentley, Jean (November 11, 2015). "Bravo Announces Two New Real Housewives Series, and You'll Never Guess One of the Cities". E! Online. NBCUniversal. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Heil, Emily (November 20, 2015). "Why Bravo picked Potomac for the newest ‘Real Housewives’". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Here Are the 10 Richest Towns in America". Time. May 15, 2014. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  7. ↑ Yee, Lawrence (December 2, 2016). "Andy Cohen on Future of ‘Real Housewives,’ Why He Didn’t Want to Be Paid for Hosting Reunions". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Wagmeister, Elizabeth (April 14, 2016). "Bravo Renews ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ for Season 2". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  9. ↑ Koerner, Allyson (July 1, 2016). "Katie Rost Is Leaving 'Real Housewives Of Potomac', Which Is Definitely A Shocker". Bustle.com. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  10. ↑ Quinn, Dave (February 21, 2017). "The Real Housewives of Potomac Turn Up the Drama in the Season 2 Trailer". People. United States: Time Inc. Archived from the original on February 21, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  11. ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (February 21, 2017). "The Real Housewives of Potomac Returns This April: Get Your First Look at All the Shade". Bravo. United States: NBCUniversal Media. Archived from the original on February 21, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  12. ↑ Kissell, Rick (January 22, 2016). "Ratings: Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Sails Off to Strong Start". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  13. ↑ Amatangelo, Amy (January 15, 2016). "'The Real Housewives of Potomac': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  14. ↑ McKenzie, Joi-Marie (January 18, 2016). "'Real Housewives of Potomac' Premiere: 5 Questions That Need to Be Answered". ABC News. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  15. ↑ Purcell, Charles (January 15, 2016). "New This Week (Jan 18): DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow, Call The Midwife, Life On Marbs and live sport". The Green Room. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  16. ↑ "The Real Housewives of Potomac – Episode Guide". TV Guide. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  17. ↑ Yates, Siena (January 15, 2016). "All reality, all the time: What Bravo will bring to NZ television". NZ Herald. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Potomac? Where? Meet the new housewives that will become your faves.". Instagram. ITVBe. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  19. ↑ DidiGiude. "The Real Housewives of Potomac". Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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