Battleground (American TV series)

Battleground
GenreMockumentary
Comedy drama
Created byJ. D. Walsh
StarringJay Hayden
Teri Reeves
Jack DeSena
Ben Samuel
Lindsey Payne
Jordan T. Maxwell
Alison Haislip
Meighan Gerachis
Sam White
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersJ. D. Walsh
Hagai Shaham
Marc Webb
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time19–23 minutes (TV series)
27–34 minutes (podcast)
Production companiesWest High Drama, LLC
Original release
NetworkHulu
ReleaseFebruary 14 (2012-02-14) –
May 8, 2012 (2012-05-08)
ReleaseDecember 2, 2017 (2017-12-02) –
June 21, 2018 (2018-06-21)

Battleground is a mockumentary comedy-drama television series created by J. D. Walsh streamed on Hulu. The show follows a group of political campaign staffers working to elect a dark horse candidate to the U.S. Senate in the battleground state of Wisconsin. Walsh serves as executive producer alongside Hagai Shaham and Marc Webb.

The show marks Hulu's first foray into original scripted programming. It premiered online on February 14, 2012.

In December 2017, it was announced that the series was being revived as a podcast by UK 3's The World At Large series. The first three episodes of season two were made available on iTunes on December 3, 2017.[1]

Overview

The series chronicles the inner workings of a Democratic Party candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in Wisconsin.[2] Led by campaign manager Chris "Tak" Davis, the team battles against corrupt politicians and staff infighting while campaigning for a distant third-place candidate.[3]

Cast

Starring

  • Jay Hayden as Chris "Tak" Davis, Campaign Manager
  • Teri Reeves as Kara "KJ" Jamison, Head of Media Strategy
  • Jack DeSena as Cole Graner, Speechwriter
  • Ben Samuel as Ben Werner, volunteer
  • Jordan T. Maxwell as Jordan T. Mosley, the candidate's step-son
  • Lindsey Payne as Lindsey Cutter, volunteer
  • Alison Haislip as Ali Laurents, Social Media Director
  • Meighan Gerachis as Deirdre Samuels, the candidate
  • Sam White as George Mosley, the candidate's husband

Guest starring

  • John Kishline as Jack Makers, the incumbent
  • Matt Corboy as Michael Corboy, Makers campaign manager
  • Kelly O'Sullivan as Sarah, Tak's wife
  • Ray Wise as Frank "D-Day" Davis, Tak's father

Production

In October 2010, Fox gave a script commitment to the series, which was being written by J. D. Walsh and executive-produced by Walsh and Marc Webb, with 20th Century Fox Television as the attached studio at the time.[4] Fox later passed on making the show.[5] Walsh shot a 20-minute pilot funded by family members.[6] He said no television network was willing to air the series due to its politics-related theme.[7] Hulu later stepped in to produce the series.[7]

Battleground is set in Wisconsin, the childhood home of long-time friends Walsh and Webb.[8] Walsh has also worked for Massachusetts Senator John Kerry in a previous political campaign.[2] In a press release, he said: "People hate politics but they love elections. Campaigns are about good versus evil, our team versus yours, relationships, temptations, power, unimaginable triumphs and heartbreaking defeats. I’m interested in the people behind the people."[9]

The first season was filmed in Walsh's hometown of Madison, Wisconsin, with sets ranging from local homes to a local elementary school.[7] Walsh said he chose to film in Madison instead of Los Angeles because he had a better feel for the people, places and politics and there was a "sense of excitement" among the locals to be a part of the project.[6] As many as 90 local actors were cast.[7] Local WKOW anchors Greg Jeschke and Sabrina Hall appeared in a fake broadcast.[10] To stage large crowds, real-life scenes of fans heading to a University of Wisconsin–Madison football game were used.[7] Walsh calls the show "a love letter to Madison".[7]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
113February 14, 2012 (2012-02-14)May 8, 2012 (2012-05-08)Hulu
26[11]December 2, 2017 (2017-12-02)June 21, 2018 (2018-06-21)UK3

Television: Season 1 (2012)

The first season consists of 13 episodes.[5] The series premiere was made available online on February 14, 2012. New episodes were made available each subsequent week on Hulu.[8]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"Pilot"J. D. WalshJ. D. WalshFebruary 14, 2012 (2012-02-14)
The episode introduces the race for a Senate seat in Wisconsin. The campaign team for State Senator Deirdre Samuels, who is trailing in the primary polls at third place, led by Tak Davis try to get her opponents to appear in a debate with her.
22"Who Is Claire Villareal?"J. D. WalshJ. D. WalshFebruary 21, 2012 (2012-02-21)
Samuels moves up into second place in the polls but rumors of her being a lesbian are circulated by an anonymous attack ad and a planted question at a campaign event. The campaign team gears up for a straw poll event by stealing tickets from Senator Makers's campaign. Tak engineers a logistics change to ensure Samuels's speech at the straw poll event is well received.
33"Hold The Whipped Cream"J. D. WalshJ. D. Walsh, Elizabeth TriplettFebruary 28, 2012 (2012-02-28)
Samuels's husband George insists on holding a press conference to dispel rumors of her lesbian affair, but Tak maneuvers reporters to stay away. KJ receives an offer to become campaign manager in a race in Ohio but decides to stay on. The campaign holds a phone-bank fundraiser to raise enough money to buy ad spots on Leno. Jordan makes his stand-up comedy debut which exceeds expectations. Ben and Lindsey's budding relationship grows while Tak's marriage breaks down.
44"The Comment"J. D. WalshJ. D. Walsh, Justin AbarcaMarch 6, 2012 (2012-03-06)
Tak clashes with his team over a decision he makes when a surprising announcement from the Makers camp changes everything.
55"They'll Burn Your Eyes"J. D. WalshJ. D. Walsh, Justin AbarcaMarch 13, 2012 (2012-03-13)
When Tak gets a hold of damaging information about Assemblywoman Rudy's personal life, Samuels tells him not to release it to continue to run a clean campaign. Meanwhile, while chatting with the documentary crew, Cole stumbles onto a recording of Tak and KJ from the previous night.
66"Polls Close At Six"J. D. WalshJ. D. Walsh, Scott CushmanMarch 20, 2012 (2012-03-20)
The campaign must come up with a plan to fight misinformation being circulated by their opponents. Cole confronts KJ about their relationship.
77"Political Machine"J. D. WalshJ. D. WalshMarch 27, 2012 (2012-03-27)
The Samuels campaign is told about an endorsement from Sen. Makers. Cole quits as speechwriter, and Jordan must give a speech to local elementary school students. The team discovers that facing Governor Creighton won't be easy, as the lines between allies and enemies begins to blur.
88"Nothing to Hide"J. D. WalshJ. D. Walsh, Justin AbarcaApril 3, 2012 (2012-04-03)
Tak confronts George about financial misdealings, while KJ feels Cole's absence as she struggles to write a speech for Samuels. Ali causes some friction in Ben and Lindsey's relationship.
99"It's Getting Ugly, Tak"J. D. WalshJ. D. WalshApril 10, 2012 (2012-04-10)
A break-in at campaign headquarters rattles the Samuels team, especially George. Tak must juggle his relationships with his father, his wife, and Cole, all while trying to plan a rally on a college campus.
1010"Flashback"J. D. WalshJ. D. WalshApril 17, 2012 (2012-04-17)
A flashback to 2004 looks at the relationship between Tak and his father, as well as some other familiar faces, during the Makers re-election campaign. The episode's format is shot and edited as a spoof/homage to MTV's True Life, hosted by real-life former vee-jay Dave Holmes.
1111"Nothing About Chile"J. D. WalshJ. D. Walsh, Elizabeth TriplettApril 24, 2012 (2012-04-24)
With the election a week away, the DNC sends in a representative to help the Samuels campaign, who clashes with Tak over its direction. The Creighton campaign announces a press conference that leaves Tak trying to figure out what it's about.
1212"He's Better Than Television"J. D. WalshJ. D. Walsh, Justin Abarca, Scott CushmanMay 1, 2012 (2012-05-01)
On Halloween, with only two days until the election, Cole opens up about his past, while Samuels must deal with the consequences of hers.
1313"Did You Win?"J. D. WalshJ. D. Walsh, Justin Abarca, Scott CushmanMay 8, 2012 (2012-05-08)
On Election Day the team hopes that a last-second endorsement from the President will be enough to bring them victory.

Podcast: Season 2 (2017-18)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
141"Episode 1"UnknownUnknownDecember 2, 2017 (2017-12-02)
152"Episode 2"UnknownUnknownDecember 3, 2017 (2017-12-03)
163"Episode 3"UnknownUnknownDecember 3, 2017 (2017-12-03)
174"Episode 4"UnknownUnknownJune 21, 2018 (2018-06-21)
185"Episode 5"UnknownUnknownJune 21, 2018 (2018-06-21)
196"Episode 6"UnknownUnknownJune 21, 2018 (2018-06-21)

Broadcast

In its first ever appearance at the Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour on January 15, 2012, Internet streaming site Hulu announced that it will be airing the series online.[3] Hulu's senior vice president of content Andy Forssell said the site picked up the series because it "saw a spark"[5] and "[w]e see what J.D. [Walsh] sees in it and we know the audience is there."[2]

Battleground is Hulu's first original scripted series.[5] The series, along with Hulu's other original documentary series, is available for free rather than on the subscription-based Hulu Plus to enable the site to build its user base and reputation for original programming.[12] The show premiered on February 14, 2012, with a new episode made available online each subsequent week.[8]

Reception

Battleground's first episode received mixed to positive reviews, with critics noting its relatively low production value but strong writing. The Associated Press's Jake Coyle described the show as a "light, watered-down knockoff of The Office" that comes off like a "student fantasy of playful politics."[13] David Hinckley of the Daily News said the show "parlays [a solid professional cast] into some good jokes, political and otherwise" but viewers "should not expect that ... the look of the show will match what they see on broadcast or cable."[14] Dean Robbins of local newspaper Isthmus called the first episode worthy of comparison to sophisticated modern sitcoms, saying it "distinguishes itself with strong writing and acting, not to mention a distinctive setting."[10]

References

  1. ^ White, Peter (11 December 2017). "Hulu Original Comedy 'Battleground' Remade As Podcast For Season Two". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Hulu to launch 1st original scripted show, 'Battleground,' humorous take on Wisconsin politics". The Washington Post. Associated Press. 2012-01-15. Retrieved 2012-01-17.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ a b Lieberman, David (2012-01-15). "Hulu Unveils Original Slate, Including First Scripted Series 'Battleground': TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2010-10-04). "New Project At Fox For 'Lone Star' Director". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  5. ^ a b c d James, Meg (2012-01-15). "Hulu introduces "Battleground," its first original scripted show". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  6. ^ a b Robbins, Dean (2012-01-18). "JD Walsh previews new Hulu political drama Battleground, shot in Madison". Isthmus. Archived from the original on 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Worland, Gayle (2012-01-29). "Hulu.com's first original scripted series takes place in Madison". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 2012-02-09.
  8. ^ a b c Rose, Lacey (2012-01-15). "TCA: Hulu Ventures Into Scripted Original Series With Political Dramedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  9. ^ Vary, Adam B (2012-01-15). "Hulu launches original scripted programming with political drama 'Battleground'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  10. ^ a b Robbins, Dean (2012-02-14). "Battleground, Episode 1 recap: Meet Deirdre Samuels' campaign staff". Isthmus. Archived from the original on 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
  11. ^ "The first three episodes of Battleground Season 2 are up on itunes". Twitter.com. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  12. ^ Adegoke, Yinka (2012-01-15). "Hulu challenges cable with first original drama". Chicago Tribune. Reuters. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
  13. ^ Coyle, Jake (2012-02-10). "Review: Netflix and Hulu's first scripted original series, 'Lilyhammer' and 'Battleground'". Associated Press. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
  14. ^ Hinckley, David (2012-02-14). "New 'Battleground' gives Hulu a modest start as it enters the original scripted sitcom field". Daily News. Retrieved 2012-02-14.

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