Cherish the Dayis an American romantic drama anthology television series created and produced byAva 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.
Cherish the Day | |
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Genre | Romantic drama Anthology |
Created by | Ava DuVernay |
Starring | |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No.of seasons | 2 |
No.of episodes | 16 |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Running time | 40–43 min. |
Production companies | |
Original release | |
Network | OWN |
Release | February 11, 2020 November 22, 2022 | –
The series premiered on February 11, 2020, onOprah Winfrey Network.[2][3]Season one starredXosha Roquemore,Alano MillerandCicely Tyson,and the title references theSadesong "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 thatJoy BryantandHenry Simmonswould 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 asQueen Sugar.
Cast
editMain
edit- Xosha Roquemoreas Gently James (season 1)[9]
- Alano Milleras Evan Fisher (season 1)[9]
- Cicely Tysonas Miss Luma Lee Langston (season 1)[10]
- Joy Bryantas Sunday St. James (season 2)
- Henry Simmonsas Ellis Moran (season 2)
- Terri J. Vaughnas Anastasia (season 2)
- Richard Roundtreeas Mandeville "MV" St. James (season 2)
Recurring
edit- Loren Lottas Rika (season 1)
- Michael Beachas Ben[11]
- Anne-Marie Johnsonas Marilyn Fisher[11]
- Kellee Stewartas Ellene[11]
- Dorien Wilsonas Johnny Fisher
- Beau Billingsleaas Pastor Gordon
Episodes
editSeries overview
editSeason | Title | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | ||||
1 | Gently & Evan | 8 | February 11, 2020 | March 24, 2020 | |
2 | Sunday & Ellis | 8 | October 4, 2022 | November 22, 2022 |
Season 1:Gently & Evan(2020)
editNo. overall | No.in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S viewers (millions) |
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1 | 1 | "Genesis" | Tanya Hamilton | Ava DuVernay | February 11, 2020 | 0.75[12] |
2 | 2 | "Synthesis" | Tanya Hamilton | Wayne Stamps | February 12, 2020 | 0.26[13] |
3 | 3 | "Oasis" | Deborah Kampmeier | Chloé Hung | February 18, 2020 | 0.77[14] |
4 | 4 | "Basis" | Deborah Kampmeier | Tanya Hamilton | February 25, 2020 | 0.83[15] |
5 | 5 | "Analysis" | Blitz Bazawule | Sylvia L. Jones | March 3, 2020 | 0.77[16] |
6 | 6 | "Nemesis" | Blitz Bazawule | Teri Schaffer | March 10, 2020 | 0.68[17] |
7 | 7 | "Synopsis" | Aurora Guerrero | Sylvia L. Jones | March 17, 2020 | 0.47[18] |
8 | 8 | "Catharsis" | Aurora Guerrero | Raynelle Swilling | March 24, 2020 | 0.44[19] |
Season 2:Sunday & Ellis(2022)
editNo. overall | No.in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [20] | U.S viewers (millions) |
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9 | 1 | "Rain Has Drops" | Angel Kristi Williams | Teri Schaffer & Raynelle Swilling | October 4, 2022 | 0.25[21] |
10 | 2 | "Sun Has Shine" | Sheldon Candis | Sylvia L. Jones | October 11, 2022 | 0.22[22] |
11 | 3 | "Moon Has Beams" | Angel Kristi Williams | Lolis Eric Elie& Lina Patel | October 18, 2022 | 0.24[23] |
12 | 4 | "That Make You Mine" | Sheldon Candis | Lolis Eric Elie | October 25, 2022 | N/A |
13 | 5 | "Rivers Have Banks" | Angel Kristi Williams | Lina Patel | November 1, 2022 | 0.24[24] |
14 | 6 | "Sands for Shores" | Merawi Gerima | Sylvia L. Jones & Josiah Johnson | November 8, 2022 | 0.25[25] |
15 | 7 | "Hearts Have Heartbeats" | Tchaiko Omawale | Josiah Johnson | November 15, 2022 | N/A |
16 | 8 | "That Make Me Yours" | Angel Kristi Williams | Teri Schaffer & Raynelle Swilling | November 22, 2022 | N/A |
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- ^"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.RetrievedJanuary 28,2021.
- ^"Richard Roundtree, star of the 1970s 'Shaft' film franchise, has died at 81".Los Angeles Times.October 25, 2023.RetrievedOctober 29,2023.
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- ^Shanfeld, Ethan (July 7, 2021)."Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons to Star in 'Cherish the Day' Season 2 (TV News Roundup)".Variety.RetrievedJuly 7,2021.
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- ^abcRamos, Dino-Ray (December 3, 2019)."Ava DuVernay's OWN Drama 'Cherish The Day' Rounds Out Cast, Adds Directors Blitz Bazawule, Aurora Guerrero And Deborah Kampmeier".Deadline Hollywood.
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