The Quad (TV series)

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The Quad
Genre Drama
Created by Felicia D. Henderson
Charles Holland
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Composer(s) Kurt Farquhar
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 19
Production
Executive producer(s) Felicia D. Henderson
Charles Holland
Rob Hardy
Will Packer
Mitzi Miller
Running time 42 minutes
Production company(s) Rainforest Entertainment
WaterWalk Productions
Capital Arts Entertainment
BET Networks
Release
Original network BET
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Original release February 1, 2017 (2017-02-01) –
April 3, 2018 (2018-04-03)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

The Quad is an American drama series created by Felicia D. Henderson and Charles Holland that aired on BET.[1] The series premiered on February 1, 2017, with a 2-hour pilot movie.

The Quad stars Anika Noni Rose as Dr. Eva Fletcher, a newly elected President of the fictional Georgia A&M University.[2][3][4] It also stars Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Sean Blakemore and Jasmine Guy.[2] On April 27, 2017, BET renewed the show for a second season,[5] which premiered on January 23, 2018. On April 9, 2018, BET cancelled The Quad.[6]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Anika Noni Rose as Dr. Eva Fletcher, the newly-elected first female president of Georgia A&M University
  • Jazz Raycole as Sydney Fletcher, Eva's rebellious daughter
  • Peyton Alex Smith as Cedric Hobbs, a hotheaded hip-hop musician
  • Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Cecil Diamond, GAMU's egocentric band director
  • Zoe Renee as Noni Williams
  • Michelle DeFraites as Madison Kelly
  • Jake Allyn as Bojohn Folsom
  • Robert Crayton as Ramil Smalls
  • Sean Blakemore as Eugene Hardwick
  • E. Roger Mitchell as Carlton Pettiway
  • Jasmine Guy as Ella Grace Caldwell
  • Katlynn Simone as Browyn
  • Erica Michelle as Ebonie Weaver[7]
  • Miles J Stroter as Junior

Episodes

Season 1 (2017)

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date US viewers
(millions)
1 0 "Pilot" Rob Hardy Felicia D. Henderson & Charles D. Holland February 1, 2017 (2017-02-01) 0.813[8]
GAMU kicks off Spirit Week; Eva deals with the fallout of her daughter's transgressions; Pettiway pushes for her resignation; Cedric faces murder charges and a public conviction; Sydney sparks a risky friendship.
2 1 "Elevators"
"The Fire Next Time"		 Rob Hardy Felicia D. Henderson February 8, 2017 (2017-02-08) 0.842[9]
After giving Jason an ultimatum, Eva gets an unexpected overture from Derek; Sydney starts a new gig; guilt and remorse hypnotize Cedric after his release from jail; Noni becomes tasked with a difficult challenge.
3 2 "Invisible Man" Jeffrey Byrd Charles D. Holland February 15, 2017 (2017-02-15) 0.744[10]
Eva makes Cedric an offer he can't refuse; Cecil Diamond receives harrowing news; an ominous Twitter feed rocks GAMU's campus; Noni gets advice from an unlikely ally; Sydney makes a chilling discovery.
4 3 "Things Fall Apart" Jeffrey Byrd Wendy Coulas February 22, 2017 (2017-02-22) 0.893[11]
Eva makes Cedric an offer he can't refuse; Cecil Diamond receives harrowing news; an ominous Twitter feed rocks GAMU's campus; Noni gets advice from an unlikely ally; Sydney makes a chilling discovery.
5 4 "Quicksand" Rashaad Ernesto Green Paris Qualles March 1, 2017 (2017-03-01) 0.788[12]
Eva makes Cedric an offer he can't refuse. Cecil Diamond receives harrowing news. An ominous Twitter feed rocks GAMU's campus. Sydney makes a chilling discovery. An elegant event at the president's mansion breaks bad after an unforeseen development.
6 5 "Mulebone" Michael Allowitz Jacqueline McKinley & Antonia March March 8, 2017 (2017-03-08) 0.797[13]
On the heels of Sydney's rape allegation, President Eva Fletcher and Coach Hardwick hear different sides of the story in search of the truth. BoJohn makes a bold play that backfires in his face.
7 6 "Go Tell It on the Mountain" Mary Lou Belli Adrian Dukes & Brian Egeston March 15, 2017 (2017-03-15) 0.784[14]
Cecil Diamond tries to make amends with his sister before Battle of the Bands; Dr. Eva Fletcher faces an ugly spousal support battle with Derek; Noni runs into more band trouble.
8 7 "Their Eyes Were Watching God" Angela Gomes Sara Finney-Johnson March 22, 2017 (2017-03-22) 0.691[15]
Cedric gets a visitor from Chicago that shakes his whole world. BoJohn and Junior take a class experiment too far. Cecil Diamond comes face to face with the reality of his health. Eva brings Sydney back to GAMU.
9 8 "The Caged Bird Sings"[16] Eriq La Salle Story by: Lamont Magee & Andre Edmonds
Teleplay by: Felicia D. Henderson & Charles D. Holland		 March 29, 2017 (2017-03-29) 0.865[17]
Sydney and Madison shake up the GAMU Homecoming Parade with help from a few friends. Dr. Eva Fletcher is knocked on her heels both personally and professionally. Coach Hardwick makes a tough call while Cedric discovers a new beginning. BoJohn steps up in a big way for the team. Tragedy strikes the campus.

Season 2 (2018)

No.
overall		 No. in
season		 Title [18] Directed by Written by Original air date US viewers
(millions)
10 1 "In Love and Trouble" Michael Allowitz Felicia D. Henderson January 23, 2018 (2018-01-23) 0.571[19]
After winter break, Eva is hit with the news that Terrence Berry's family demands a public apology. Cedric has his first brush with student activism when SGA crashes the Spring Step Up! Cecil Diamond discovers Noni's betrayal. No one at Georgia A&M plans to go down without a fight.
11 2 "The Interruption of Everything" Marta Cunningham Felicia D. Henderson January 30, 2018 (2018-01-30) 0.631[20]
An outbreak of norovirus on the GAMU campus leads to the discovery of a broken refrigeration system, forcing Eva to face Terrence Berry's family a second time to request an extension for the settlement payment.
12 3 "My Bondage and My Freedom" Rashaad Ernesto Green Kevin Arkadie February 6, 2018 (2018-02-06) 0.550[21]
Eva meets with SGA leaders to propose a solution to Georgia A&M's looming financial crisis. Meanwhile, Noni makes a big play to win back Cecil Diamond's trust.
13 4 "I Am Not Your Negro" Ruben Santiago-Hudson Randy Huggins February 13, 2018 (2018-02-13) 0.669[22]
Days after being hospitalized for an epic panic attack, Eva gets pulled over illegally for "driving while Black". The video of Eva's arrest sends Georgia A&M into a firestorm. Cedric and Ebonie get caught up in resistance fervor, while Sydney turns to Jason for friendship.
14 5 "Native Son" Karen Moncrieff Sara Finney-Johnson February 27, 2018 (2018-02-27) 0.469[23]
Faced with accusations of Xanax in her system, Eva fights for justice against the arresting officer, who has a history of racial profiling. Cedric, rising to a leadership position in the SGA, unintentionally betrays the woman who inspired him to take a stand -- Dr. Eva Fletcher.
15 6 "#March" Mary Lou Belli Wendy Coulas March 6, 2018 (2018-03-06) 0.538[24]
Tensions rise when an anti-merger protest deteriorates into a violent clash between an ALT-Right group and the GAMU students. Eva is excited to meet Atlanta State's president, whose career she has always admired. BoJohn faces new challenges to his football career and his relationships with Tiesha and Junior.
16 7 "#MiddlePassage" Robert Adetuyi Sara Finney-Johsnon & Jazmen Darnell Brown March 13, 2018 (2018-03-13) 0.539[25]
The day everyone feared arrives when the Board of Trustees announce the merger is a done deal. Cedric and Ebonie bring back the resistance track to let the Georgia University system know exactly how they feel. Eva feels powerless and seeks solace in prescription pills and alcohol. When a ruthless loan shark comes to collect, Coach's fight to protect his family turns deadly.
17 8 "#TheBeautifulStruggle" Angela Barnes Randy Huggins March 20, 2018 (2018-03-20) 0.504[26]
Eva discovers that a trustee is responsible for contract irregularities that benefit him, personally. Cedric and Ebonie feel "Rise Up Together" needs a hook, but the only singer who can do it justice is Cedric's ex—Bronwyn.
18 9 "#HollerIfYouHearMe" Benny Boom Kevin Arkadie & Wendy Coulas March 27, 2018 (2018-03-27) 0.504[27]
Students learn the building they fought to protect faces demolition due to the merger. Eva learns there's an upcoming faculty vote to remove her from the presidency. When BoJohn spots the star recruit QB on his turf again, he crumbles under the pressure and has a public meltdown.
19 10 "#TheColorPurple" Rashaad Ernesto Green Felicia D. Henderson & Rose McAleese April 3, 2018 (2018-04-03) 0.551[28]
GAMU's students decide to take matters into their own hands, it's time for a revolution! Concerned about whether Bronwyn is pregnant or just trying to trap her son, Cedric's mother pays him a surprise visit and then takes matters into her own hands. BoJohn's father shows up ready to take him home and has a man-to-man with Coach Hardwick, who tries to convince BoJohn not to leave.

Critical reception

The Quad has received positive reviews from television critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the season has a rating of 100%, based on 5 reviews.[29] On Metacritic, the season has a score of 70 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[30]

References

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External links

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