100 Days to Indy
| 100 Days to Indy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Docuseries |
| Directed by | Patrick Dimon |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production companies | Penske Entertainment Vice World News (S1) Bright North Studio USA (S2) |
| Original release | |
| Network | The CW |
| Release | April 27, 2023 – present |
100 Days to Indy is an American sport television docuseries about the Indianapolis 500 automobile race that premiered on April 27, 2023, on The CW.[1][2][3][4][5]
Production
[edit]100 Days to Indy is co-produced by Penske Entertainment and Vice World News.[6] The series is directed by Patrick Dimon, who also serves as a co-executive producer. Adam Marinelli serves as a co-executive producer and showrunner, while Falguni Lakhani Adams and Bryan Terry serve as executive producers.[7][8]
The CW greenlit the show on December 6, 2022 as part of its demographic shift after its acquisition by Nexstar Media Group. On February 17, 2023, it revealed that it would premiere on the network on April 27, 2023.[7] On February 5, 2024, the docuseries was renewed for a second season[8] which premiered on April 26, 2024.[9]
The first season showcased behind-the-scenes look at IndyCar Series drivers preparing for the Indianapolis 500 race and starred Josef Newgarden.[10][6] The second season features Newgarden alongside Marcus Ericsson, Pato O'Ward, Álex Palou and Kyle Larson.[8]
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 6 | April 27, 2023 | June 8, 2023 | |
| 2 | 6 | April 26, 2024 | June 7, 2024 | |
Season 1 (2023)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title [11][12] | Directed by [11] | Original air date [11][12] | Prod. code [11] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Crowded at the Top" | Patrick Dimon | April 27, 2023 | 101 | 0.19[13] |
| 2 | 2 | "Knocking at the Door" | Patrick Dimon | May 4, 2023 | 102 | 0.21[14] |
| 3 | 3 | "California Dreamin" | Patrick Dimon | May 11, 2023 | 103 | 0.21[15] |
| 4 | 4 | "Stay on Track" | Patrick Dimon | May 18, 2023 | 104 | 0.14[16] |
| 5 | 5 | "The Road to the 500" | Patrick Dimon | May 25, 2023 | 105 | 0.22[17] |
| 6 | 6 | "Finally" | Patrick Dimon | June 8, 2023 | 106 | 0.19[18] |
Season 2 (2024)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title [11][19] | Directed by [11] | Original air date [11][19] | Prod. code [11] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | "Show Me the Money" | Patrick Dimon | April 26, 2024 | 201 | 0.18[20] |
| 8 | 2 | "More Money More Problems" | Patrick Dimon | May 3, 2024 | 202 | 0.18[21] |
| 9 | 3 | "The Double Edged Sword" | Patrick Dimon | May 10, 2024 | 203 | 0.14[22] |
| 10 | 4 | "Crossing the Line" | Patrick Dimon | May 17, 2024 | 204 | 0.19[23] |
| 11 | 5 | "Fast or Last" | Patrick Dimon | May 24, 2024 | 205 | 0.19[24] |
| 12 | 6 | "Nothing Owed" | Patrick Dimon | June 7, 2024 | 206 | 0.18[25] |
Ratings
[edit]Season 1
[edit]| No. | Title | Air date | Rating (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Crowded at the Top" | April 27, 2023 | 0.0 | 0.19[13] |
| 2 | "Knocking at the Door" | May 4, 2023 | 0.1 | 0.21[14] |
| 3 | "California Dreamin" | May 11, 2023 | 0.0 | 0.21[15] |
| 4 | "Stay on Track" | May 18, 2023 | 0.0 | 0.14[16] |
| 5 | "The Road to the 500" | May 25, 2023 | 0.1 | 0.22[17] |
| 6 | "Finally" | June 8, 2023 | 0.0 | 0.19[18] |
Season 2
[edit]| No. | Title | Air date | Rating (18–49) |
Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Show Me the Money" | April 26, 2024 | 0.03 | 0.18[20] |
| 2 | "More Money More Problems" | May 3, 2024 | 0.02 | 0.18[21] |
| 3 | "The Double Edged Sword" | May 10, 2024 | 0.01 | 0.14[22] |
| 4 | "Crossing the Line" | May 17, 2024 | 0.02 | 0.19[23] |
| 5 | "Fast or Last" | May 24, 2024 | 0.02 | 0.19[24] |
| 6 | "Nothing Owed" | June 7, 2024 | 0.03 | 0.18[25] |
Critical response
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References
[edit]- ^ ""100 Days to Indy" Coming to The CW Network in Spring 2023" (Press release). The CW. December 8, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (December 8, 2022). "CW Sets NASCAR Docuseries 100 Days to Indy". Variety. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Viewers, Start Your Engines! The CW Network Sets Motorsports Documentary Series "100 Days to Indy" Premiere for Thursday, April 27" (Press release). The CW. February 17, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 17, 2023). "100 Days To Indy Docuseries Gets CW Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Video: First Look at The CW's "100 Days to Indy," Produced by Vice Media Group and Penske Entertainment" (Press release). The CW. March 15, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b Zenor, John (April 28, 2023). "IndyCar banking on new docuseries to boost interest". The Independent. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (December 6, 2022). "100 Days To Indy Docuseries Gets CW Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (February 5, 2024). "100 Days To Indy Renewed For Season 2 At CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Lynette, Rice (February 15, 2024). "When To Expect Return of All American & Walker Plus Other New Series On The CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Dickey, Josh (April 13, 2023). "100 Days to Indy Star Josef Newgarden Shades Authenticity of F1 Series Drive to Survive: 'No Need to Fabricate'". TheWrap. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "100 DAYS TO INDY (CW)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ a b "100 Days to Indy – Season 1 Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Salem, Mitch (April 28, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 4.27.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (May 5, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 5.4.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Salem, Mitch (May 12, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 5.11.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (May 19, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 5.18.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Salem, Mitch (May 26, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 5.25.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (June 9, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 6.8.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "100 Days to Indy – Season 2 Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Douglas Pucci (April 29, 2024). "Friday Ratings: NFL Draft Day Two Combined Audience Across ABC, ESPN2 and NFL Network Slips from '23". Programming Insider. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Douglas Pucci (May 6, 2024). "Friday Ratings: CBS and ESPN Share Prime Time Victory". Programming Insider. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
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- ^ a b Douglas Pucci (May 28, 2024). "Friday Ratings: New York Rangers' Overtime Victory in NHL Eastern Conference Final Game Two on ESPN Up Double-Digits from '23". Programming Insider. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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