| Bent | |
|---|---|
| 250 px | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Tad Quill |
| Starring | Amanda Peet David Walton Jeffrey Tambor Margo Harshman Joey King |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Film; Single-camera |
| Running time | 22–23 minutes approx |
| Production company(s) | Universal Television |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | NBC |
| Original run | March 21 – April 4, 2012 |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
Bent is an American romantic comedy television series created by Tad Quill for NBC. It 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 and Joey King.[1] The series ran from March 21 to April 4, 2012.[2] On May 11, 2012, NBC cancelled the sitcom.[3]
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Synopsis [link]
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 highly 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 [link]
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.[1]
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 [link]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Craig Zisk | Tad Quill | March 21, 2012 | 2.75[9] |
| Alex, a divorced mother, moves into a smaller house with her eight-year-old daughter, Charlie. Meanwhile, she hires Pete, a gambling addict who is in need of a job, as a contractor to remodel her kitchen. | |||||
| 2 | "Smitten" | Marc Buckland | Tad Quill | March 21, 2012 | 2.38[9] |
| Alex wants to take her relationship with her boyfriend Ben (guest star Matt Letscher) to the next level. Meanwhile, Pete attempts to reignite his romance with ex-girlfriend Natalie (guest star Diora Baird). | |||||
| 3 | "HD" | Jesse Peretz | Erin Ehrlich | March 28, 2012 | 2.56[10] |
| Discovering Ben (guest star Matt Letscher) is with another woman, Pete decides to tell Alex. Meanwhile, Walt and Screwsie help Charlie with a school bully. | |||||
| 4 | "A-Game" | Phil Traill | Aseem Batra | March 28, 2012 | 2.34[10] |
| Alex invites Ben (guest star Matt Letscher) to her boss Bob's (guest star Larry Miller) wedding, but at the last minute Pete replaces Ben as her date. | |||||
| 5 | "Mom" | Troy Miller | DJ Nash | April 4, 2012 | 2.27[11] |
| Walter attempts to win back his ex-wife (guest star Marcia Gay Harden). Meanwhile, with Pete absent from work, Alex finds herself getting back into old habits. | |||||
| 6 | "Tile Date" | Rob Greenberg | Tad Quill, DJ Nash | April 4, 2012 | 1.93[11] |
| Alex questions her true feelings for Pete during a trip with her boyfriend Ben (guest star Matt Letscher). Meanwhile, Alex's neighbor Dan (guest star Kyle Bornheimer) threatens Alex with legal action. | |||||
Reception [link]
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The New York Times really 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 watch a few episodes you definitely "might get 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... A Star is Born..." [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
References [link]
- ^ a b Schillaci, Sophie (May 15, 2011). "'Bent': Amanda Peet is not broken on NBC". Zap2it. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. https://www.webcitation.org/607iNBQxT. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ 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. https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/21/community-returns-march-15-at-8pm-premieres-for-bent-best-friends-forever-and-betty-whites-off-their-rockers/121031/. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
- ^ Gorman, Bill (May 11, 2012). "'Awake, 'Are You There Chelsea?,' 'Best Friends Forever,' and 'Bent' Canceled by NBC". TV by the Numbers. https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/11/awake-are-you-there-chelsea-best-friends-forever-and-bent-canceled-by-nbc/133644/. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ Sullivan, Brian Ford (June 13, 2011). "The Futon's First Look: "Bent" (NBC)". The Futon Critic. https://www.thefutoncritic.com/reviews/2011/06/13/the-futons-first-look-bent-nbc-688403/20110613_bent/. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (February 1, 2011). "NBC Picks Up 2 More Comedy Pilots". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. https://www.webcitation.org/607in1f2T. 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 July 12, 2011. https://www.webcitation.org/607j0YaGU. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 9, 2011). "Comedy Writer Tad Quill Inks Deal At NBC". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. https://www.webcitation.org/607ioobHf. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ^ "Video: NBC Fall Preview 2011/12 - "Bent"". The Futon Critic. May 15, 2011. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. https://www.webcitation.org/60CKu0Fvu. 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. https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/22/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-survivor-csi-one-tree-hill-adjusted-up-bent-adjusted-down/125633/. 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. https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/29/wednesday-final-ratings-idol-survivor-one-tree-hill-bent-and-whitney-all-adjusted-up/126503/. 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. https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/05/wednesday-final-ratings-american-idol-happy-endings-survivor-adjusted-up-bent-adjusted-down/127829/. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (March 20, 2012). "Restoration Comedy, Of a Sort". The New York Times. https://tv.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/arts/television/bent-on-nbc-brings-romance-to-remodeling.html. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (March 16, 2012). "Variety Reviews - Bent - TV Reviews - - Review by Brian Lowry". Variety. https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117947255?refCatId=32. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ Justin, Neal (March 20, 2012). "Chemistry sets 'Bent' afire". Variety. https://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/sbt-20120320sbtmichb-07-03-20120320,0,5792108.story. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ Ryan, Maureen (March 21, 2012). "'Bent' Review: A Charming Addition To NBC's Comedy Roster". Huffington Post. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/maureen-ryan/bent-nbc_b_1369495.html. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ Stanhope, Kate (March 21, 2012). "5 Reasons to Fall for NBC's New Romantic Comedy Bent". TV Guide. https://www.tvguide.com/News/Bent-Premiere-NBC-1045102.aspx. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
External links [link]
https://wn.com/Bent_(TV_series)
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Plot
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Operations
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Formation
The sets were formed as follows.
Cars 3, 6, and 9 were each fitted with one PS21 pantograph.
Interior
Interior view, September 2007
Interior view, September 2007
Priority seating, November 2010
Priority seating, November 2010
History
Withdrawal
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Overseas operations
Indonesia
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Operations
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Formations
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Interior
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Seating, October 2007
Seating, October 2007
Priority seat, October 2007
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