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On My Block

On My Block is an American teen comedy-drama television series, created by Lauren Iungerich, Eddie Gonzalez, and Jeremy Haft.[1][2] Set in the fictional Los Angeles neighborhood Freeridge, it revolves four teenagers who find their friendship tested upon entering high school. It stars Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray, Diego Tinoco, Jessica Marie Garcia, Julio Macias, and Peggy Blow.

The first season, consisting of ten episodes, was released on Netflix on March 16, 2018.[3][4] On April 13, 2018, the series was renewed for a second season and it premiered on March 29, 2019.[5][6] On April 29, 2019, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on March 11, 2020.[7][8] On January 29, 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season which premiered on October 4, 2021.[9][10]

On My Block received positive reviews from critics, who praised the diverse cast, performances, and storylines. The series won Choice Breakout TV Show at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards, and earned nominations from the Black Reel Awards and the Imagen Awards.

Premise

In a rough inner-city Los Angeles neighborhood, called Freeridge, four teens find their lifelong friendship tested as they begin high school.[2]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2018)

Season 2 (2019)

Season 3 (2020)

Season 4 (2021)

Reception

Critical response

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the first season an approval rating of 95% based on 22 reviews, and a weighted average rating of 7.83/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Charming, realistic, and focused on underrepresented communities, On My Block is the respite from stylized teen dramas you didn't know you needed.".[17] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 69 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[18] Trey Mangum of Shadow and Act wrote, "On My Block is different than anything we've seen on television in relation to the experience of growing up. The stars are young people of color, dealing with real issues that happen in communities that they have to wrangle with during this pivotal time in their lives. For a lovely story about friendship and timely societal issues, along with superb youth acting, here is your next binge."[19] Alexis Gunderson of Paste said, "When the final credits hit, it's clear that not one second of the season's 10 short episodes was wasted: Every line was measured out, every background track meticulously calibrated, every initially jarring tonal shift set up precisely for a singular cumulative effect that lands in the season's final moments like a punch to the chest you realize too late you should have seen coming from a mile away."[20] Matt Seitz of New York Magazine wrote, "One of the many remarkable things about this series is how it folds crime and the awareness of potential violence into everyday life, which is something white sitcoms never do unless it's a Very Special Episode."[21]

The second season has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 7.9/10.[22] The third season holds an approval rating of 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The website's critics consensus states, "On My Block still rings true in a buoyant third season that interweaves joy and peril with the series' signature authenticity."[23]

Awards and nominations

Spinoff

On September 27, 2021, a spinoff of On My Block, titled as Freeridge was ordered to series by Netflix. It is created by Lauren Iungerich, Eddie Gonzalez, Jeremy Haft, Jamie Uyeshiro, and Jamie Dooner.[29] It was announced in October 2021 that the series would star Bryana Salaz, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ciara Riley Wilson and Shiv Pai.[30] The series premiered on February 2, 2023.[31]

Notes

  1. ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

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  3. ^ "Netflix Orders Inner City High School Comedy 'On My Block'". Variety. December 14, 2017. Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
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  6. ^ Evans, Greg (March 7, 2019). "'On My Block' Teaser: Season 2 Cold Open Offers Eye-Opening Revelations". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 8, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (April 29, 2019). "'On My Block' Renewed For Season 3 By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  8. ^ Pedersen, Erik (February 18, 2020). "'On My Block' Season 3 Premiere Date Set On Netflix; Watch The Announcement Video". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  9. ^ Turchiano, Danielle (January 29, 2021). "'On My Block' Renewed for Fourth and Final Season at Netflix". Variety. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  10. ^ Peters, Fletcher (September 7, 2021). "'On My Block' to Premiere Season 4 on Netflix This October: Get a First Look". Decider. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
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  12. ^ Mangum, Trey (March 10, 2018). "Sierra Capri And Brett Gray Of Netflix's 'On My Block' Explain The Importance Of The Show Subverting The Norm". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
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  14. ^ "Brett Gray Gives Us the Scoop on His Role in the Upcoming Netflix Series, "On My Block"". Sheen Magazine. Archived from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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  18. ^ "On My Block: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  19. ^ "'On My Block': Netflix's Timely Coming-Of-Age Dramedy Has A Lot Of Heart (Review)". shadowandact.com. Archived from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  20. ^ "Netflix's On My Block Could Be the Year's First Breakout Hit". Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  21. ^ Matt Seitz (March 19, 2018). "On My Block Is a Remarkable Coming-of-Age Story". Vulture.com. New York Magazine. Archived from the original on March 22, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
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  23. ^ "On My Block: Season 3". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  24. ^ "Black Reel Awards for TV -Past Winners & Nominees by Category". Black Reel Awards. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  25. ^ Nickolai, Nate (July 15, 2019). "2019 Imagen Awards Nominations: Jennifer Lopez, Antonio Banderas and More". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  26. ^ Lee, Janet W. (August 8, 2020). "2020 Imagen Awards Nominations: 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold,' 'I Carry You With Me' and More". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
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  31. ^ Cordero, Rosy (December 16, 2022). "'Freeridge': Netflix Sets Premiere Date For 'On My Block' Spinoff". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2022.

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