The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia

The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia
Also known asAshley Garcia: Genius in Love
GenreComedy
Created bySeth Kurland & Mario Lopez
Starring
Music by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1 (3 parts)
No. of episodes15
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Philippe Iujvidin
  • Patty Gary-Cox
CinematographyJohn Simmons
EditorStephen Prime
Camera setupMulti-camera[1]
Running time25–34 minutes
Production companies
  • Boop Kugland Productions
  • Viamar Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseFebruary 17 (2020-02-17) –
December 9, 2020 (2020-12-09)

The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia (also known as Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love) is an American comedy television series created by Mario Lopez and Seth Kurland that premiered via streaming on Netflix on February 17, 2020.[1][2] The second part of the first season was released on July 20, 2020.[3] In August 2020, the series was canceled after one season, and the series ended with a Christmas special that was released on December 9, 2020.[4][5]

The series was nominated at the 48th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards for three awards, including Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Fiction Program.

Premise

The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia (also called Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love) follows a prodigy named Ashley Garcia, the "only 15-and-a-half-year-old robotics engineer and rocket scientist" in the world who moves in with her Uncle Victor from the other side of the country for a chance to work for NASA.[1]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Paulina Chávez as Ashley Garcia, the youngest robotics engineer and rocket scientist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) who also has PhDs in Robotics and Applied Mathematics
  • Conor Husting as Tad Cameron,[6] the captain of football team at Crown City High School and Ashley's love interest
  • Bella Podaras as Brooke Bishop,[6] Ashley's childhood best friend and Stick's love interest
  • Reed Horstmann as Stick Goldstein,[6] the equipment manager of the Crown City High School football team and Brooke's love interest
  • Jencarlos Canela as Victor Garcia, Ashley's uncle, the football coach at Crown City High School, and co-owner of a coffeehouse named Pat's. He was a former American football placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys.

Recurring

  • Mario Lopez as Nico, Victor's friend and the co-owner of Pat's
  • Haley Pullos as Bella Schmerz, Tad's on-and-off girlfriend
  • Chelsea Kane as Ava Germaine, Ashley's best friend from MIT and Victor's love interest

Production

Alea Allyson Garcia was the Production Director during 2019 set. She was nominated as the best director of 21st century

Development

On May 23, 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a straight-to-series order for a first season consisting of sixteen episodes. The series was created by Mario Lopez who was also expected to executive produce alongside Seth Kurland and David Kendall.[1][7] On July 30, 2019, it was reported that Jody Margolin Hahn is set to direct the pilot and several other episodes.[8] The series was released on February 17, 2020.[2] The second part of the first season was released on July 20, 2020.[3] On August 31, 2020, Netflix opted not to order a second season for the series, but ended the series with a Christmas special that was released on December 9, 2020.[4][5]

Casting

Alongside the initial series announcement, it was reported that Paulina Chávez and Jencarlos Canela had been cast in series regular roles.[9]

Filming

The series was filmed at Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood, California, but it is set in Pasadena, California.[10]

Reception

At the 48th Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards the series was nominated for Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Fiction Program, Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama or Daytime Fiction Program and Outstanding Technical Team.[11][12]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
Part 1
1"Breath Mint"Jody Margolin HahnTeleplay by : Seth Kurland
Story by : Pamela Corkey and Seth Kurland & Mario Lopez		February 17, 2020 (2020-02-17)
2"Spin, Doctor"Jonathan JudgeJulie WhitesellFebruary 17, 2020 (2020-02-17)
3"Haptics"Jody Margolin HahnSeth KurlandFebruary 17, 2020 (2020-02-17)
4"The Search for Intelligent Life"Jody Margolin HahnDavid KendallFebruary 17, 2020 (2020-02-17)
5"No Scientific Basis Whatsoever"Eva LongoriaPhilippe IujvidinFebruary 17, 2020 (2020-02-17)
Tad is convinced that, as long as he has his lucky headband, the team will win every game. Ashley thinks that the headband has nothing to do with Tad winning and she replaces his lucky charm with a fake one to prove her point. However, without his lucky charm, Tad starts playing badly.
6"Me Caes Bien"Eva LongoriaMolly Haldeman & Camilla RubisFebruary 17, 2020 (2020-02-17)
7"Hasta La Vista, Baby"Melissa Joan HartJessica LopezFebruary 17, 2020 (2020-02-17)
8"Go to a High School Dance"Jeff MelmanSam StefanakFebruary 17, 2020 (2020-02-17)
Part 2
9"In Tad We Trust"Jeff MelmanHeather Dean & Rosie BorchertJuly 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
10"Failure Is Not an Option"Jean SagalPhilippe IujvidinJuly 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
11"Unintended Consequences"Adam WeissmanMolly Haldeman & Camilla RubisJuly 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
12"Count Me In"Rob SchillerHeather Dean & Rosie BorchertJuly 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
13"Rewriting Girl Code"Jody Margolin HahnJulie WhitesellJuly 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
14"Another Trip Around the Sun"Andrew DeYoungSam StefanakJuly 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)
Christmas special
15"The True Meaning of Christmas Togetherness Funtime"David KendallTeleplay by : Seth Kurland & David Kendall
Story by : Molly Haldeman & Camilla Rubis		December 9, 2020 (2020-12-09)

References

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  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 31, 2020). "Netflix's 'Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love' & 'The Big Show Show' To End Runs With Christmas Specials". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
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  7. ^ "NETFLIX ANNOUNCES LIVE ACTION LATINX FAMILY COMEDY SERIES THE EXPANDING UNIVERSE OF ASHLEY GARCIA". Netflix Media Center. Archived from the original on January 23, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (July 30, 2019). "Jody Margolin Hahn To Direct Netflix Comedy Pilot 'The Expanding Universe Of Ashley Garcia'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 30, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  9. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 23, 2019). "Mario Lopez, Seth Kurland Set Latinx Family Comedy Series at Netflix". Variety. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  10. ^ "Episodes | Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love". The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia. February 17, 2020. Netflix. Retrieved February 18, 2021. Filmed at Sunset Bronson Studios, Hollywood, California
  11. ^ "The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations". New York: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  12. ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 25, 2021). "Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations Unveiled, Include Posthumous Noms For Alex Trebek, Larry King". Deadline. Retrieved June 27, 2021.