American TV series or program
Bent
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Genre
| Sitcom
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Created by
| Tad Quill
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Starring
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Composer
| Gabriel Mann
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Country of origin
| United States
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Original language
| English
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No.
of seasons
| 1
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No.
of episodes
| 6
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Executive producers
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- Tad Quill
- DJ Nash
(co-executive producer)
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Producers
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- Chris Plourde
- Michael Pendell
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Camera setup
| Single-camera
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Running time
| 30 minutes
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Production companies
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Network
| NBC
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Release
| March 21
(
2012-03-21
)
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April 4, 2012
(
2012-04-04
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Bent
is an American romantic
sitcom
television series that ran on
NBC
from March 21 to April 4, 2012.
[1]
The series was created by Tad Quill and stars
Amanda Peet
as a recently divorced lawyer and
David Walton
as the irresponsible
general contractor
hired to remodel her kitchen. Supporting roles are played by
Jeffrey Tambor
,
Margo Harshman
,
Pasha D. Lychnikoff
and
Joey King
.
[2]
On May 11, 2012, NBC cancelled the series after one season.
[3]
Synopsis
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Recently divorced no-nonsense lawyer Alex (
Amanda Peet
) hires contractor Pete (
David Walton
) to renovate her kitchen. An irresponsible womanizer, Pete is trying to rebuild his contracting career after ruining it with his gambling addiction and promiscuous ways. The
high-strung
Alex, whose husband was sent to prison for
insider trading
, is trying to maintain a busy work schedule while raising her 8-year-old daughter Charlie (
Joey King
). Aware of his reputation with women, Alex insists she will fire Pete if he presents any problems. Other cast members include Alex's flirty sister Screwsie (
Margo Harshman
), Pete's aspiring actor father Walt (
Jeffrey Tambor
), Charlie's babysitter Simone (
Susan Park
) and Pete's contractor crew (
J.B. Smoove
,
Jesse Plemons
, and
Pasha D. Lychnikoff
).
[4]
Production
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Filmed with a
single-camera setup
,
[5]
[6]
Bent
is produced by
Universal Television
, a production arm of NBC. Tad Quill wrote the pilot episode and served as executive producer based on a two-year deal he signed with the formerly-named Universal Media Studios in 2010.
[5]
[7]
The first episode was directed by
Craig Zisk
, who previously directed episodes of
Weeds
and
Nurse Jackie
.
[2]
Amanda Peet said of the show: "I just loved the writing, I thought it was a good repartee. I love a good romantic comedy, and I love a repressed woman who needs to get laid."
[8]
Episodes
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Reception
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The New York Times
liked the show
Bent
saying it has "witty repartee," an "incongruous edge" and they absolutely enjoyed "the chemistry" between Amanda Peet and David Walton.
The NY Times
went on to say that Jeffrey Tambor is "hilarious" playing David Walton's Dad, a frustrated actor.
The Times
commented that if you "[w]atch two episodes, you begin to catch the rhythm; watch four, and you might be hooked.
[12]
Daily Variety
says
Bent
is "the kind of charming romantic comedy TV frequently aspires to but seldom delivers." And that
Bent
is "straight up" worth watching.
[13]
The
Star Tribune
says "Chemistry Sets
Bent
Afire."
[14]
Huffington Post'
s TV critic says "It's really charming."
[15]
TV Guide
gives "5 Reasons to Fall for the NBC Romantic Comedy
Bent
"
[16]
"In what might be his best role since
Arrested Development
, Tambor shines as Pete's dad, Walt" --
TV Guide
Vulture
, however, predicted the show's cancellation, noting that "when the romantic relationship is the ONLY source of comedy, it's forced to become so winky and witty that it loses any value as a realistic simulation of actual human behavior".
[17]
References
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Seidman, Robert (February 21, 2012).
"
'Community' Returns March 15 at 8pm + Premieres for 'Bent,' 'Best Friends Forever' and 'Betty White's Off Their Rockers'
"
.
TV by the Numbers
. Archived from
the original
on February 24, 2012
. Retrieved
February 21,
2012
.
- ^
a
b
Schillaci, Sophie (May 15, 2011).
"
'Bent': Amanda Peet is not broken on NBC"
.
Zap2it
. Archived from
the original
on July 20, 2011
. Retrieved
July 12,
2011
.
- ^
Gorman, Bill (May 11, 2012).
"
'Awake, 'Are You There Chelsea?,' 'Best Friends Forever,' and 'Bent' Canceled by NBC"
.
TV by the Numbers
. Archived from
the original
on May 13, 2012
. Retrieved
May 11,
2012
.
- ^
Sullivan, Brian Ford (June 13, 2011).
"The Futon's First Look: "Bent" (NBC)"
. The Futon Critic
. Retrieved
July 12,
2011
.
- ^
a
b
Andreeva, Nellie (February 1, 2011).
"NBC Picks Up 2 More Comedy Pilots"
.
Deadline Hollywood
. Archived from
the original
on May 19, 2011
. Retrieved
July 12,
2011
.
- ^
Guthrie, Marisa (February 10, 2011).
"Amanda Peet Signs On for NBC Pilot (Exclusive)"
.
The Hollywood Reporter
. Archived from
the original
on August 5, 2011
. Retrieved
July 12,
2011
.
- ^
Andreeva, Nellie (July 9, 2011).
"Comedy Writer Tad Quill Inks Deal At NBC"
.
Deadline Hollywood
. Archived from
the original
on April 29, 2011
. Retrieved
July 12,
2011
.
- ^
"Video: NBC Fall Preview 2011/12 - "Bent"
"
. The Futon Critic. May 15, 2011. Archived from
the original
on February 3, 2013
. Retrieved
July 15,
2011
.
- ^
a
b
Bibel, Sara (March 22, 2012).
"Wednesday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Survivor,' 'CSI,' 'One Tree Hill' Adjusted Up; 'Bent' Adjusted Down"
.
TV by the Numbers
. Archived from
the original
on March 24, 2012
. Retrieved
March 22,
2012
.
- ^
a
b
Kondolojy, Amanda (March 29, 2012).
"Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Idol', 'Survivor' 'One Tree Hill' and 'Whitney' All Adjusted Up"
.
TV by the Numbers
. Archived from
the original
on March 31, 2012
. Retrieved
March 29,
2012
.
- ^
a
b
Bibel, Sara (April 5, 2012).
"Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Idol', 'Survivor' 'One Tree Hill' and 'Whitney' All Adjusted Up"
.
TV by the Numbers
. Archived from
the original
on April 7, 2012
. Retrieved
April 5,
2012
.
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Genzlinger, Neil (March 20, 2012).
"Restoration Comedy, Of a Sort"
.
The New York Times
. Retrieved
March 22,
2012
.
- ^
Lowry, Brian (March 16, 2012).
"Variety Reviews - Bent - TV Reviews - - Review by Brian Lowry"
.
Variety
. Retrieved
March 22,
2012
.
- ^
Justin, Neal (March 20, 2012).
"Chemistry sets 'Bent' afire"
.
Variety
. Retrieved
March 22,
2012
.
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Ryan, Maureen (March 21, 2012).
"
'Bent' Review: A Charming Addition To NBC's Comedy Roster"
.
Huffington Post
. Retrieved
March 22,
2012
.
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Stanhope, Kate (March 21, 2012).
"5 Reasons to Fall for NBC's New Romantic Comedy Bent"
.
TV Guide
. Retrieved
March 22,
2012
.
- ^
Cantor, Hallie (2012-03-22).
"Bent and the Problem With Romantic Comedy TV Shows"
.
Vulture
. Retrieved
2019-09-24
.
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