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| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
* Stuart Zicherman
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| producer = Donna E. Bloom
| location =
| cinematography = Terry Stacey
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| distributor = {{nowrap|[[Lionsgate Television]]}}
| network = [[Starz]]
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| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|5|6}}
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'''''Sweetbitter''''' is an American [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series, based on [[Sweetbitter|the 2016 [[Sweetbitter|novel]] of the same name]] by [[Stephanie Danler]] and inspired by her time working in New York’s well-known restaurant Union Square Café.<ref name="usatoday.com">{{cite web|last1=McDermott|first1=Maeve|title=Addictive food-world memoir 'Sweetbitter' is headed to TV|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/10/04/addictive-food-world-memoir-sweetbitter-headed-tv-starz-plan-b/732389001/|website=USA TODAY|date=October 4, 2017|accessdate=December 25, 2017|language=en|archive-date=December 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226021057/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/10/04/addictive-food-world-memoir-sweetbitter-headed-tv-starz-plan-b/732389001/|url-status=live}}</ref> The show premiered on May 6, 2018, on [[Starz]]. In July 2018, it was announced that Starz had renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on July 14, 2019.<ref name="Renewal"/><ref name ="S2PremiereDate"/> In December 2019, the series was canceled after two seasons.<ref name="Canceled"/>
==Premise==
* [[Caitlin FitzGerald]] as Simone
* [[Evan Jonigkeit]] as Will
* [[Eden Epstein]] as Ariel ‘Ari’
* Jasmine Mathews as Heather
* Daniyar as Sasha
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = The Pork Special
|DirectedBy = [[Augustine Frizzell]]
|WrittenBy = Stephanie Danler
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|7|14}}
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = Entropy
|DirectedBy = [[Geeta Patel]]
|WrittenBy = Sharr White
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|8|4}}
==Production==
===Development===
In July 2017, it was reported that [[Starz]] was developing a television adaptation of Stephanie Danler's novel ''[[Sweetbitter]]'' and considering ordering it to series. The project was based on a pilot script developed by Danler and Stu Zicherman, written by Danler, and produced by Plan B Entertainment. Starz ordered additional scripts and assembled a small writers room with an eye toward a potential straight-to-series order. Starz president and CEO [[Chris Albrecht]] said at the time, "It’s a book that several of the women at Starz had read and were excited about. When we heard it may be a project, I literally had some of my colleagues come and say this is one we’ve got to get; it plays into young female demographic but as we know women of all ages will certainly be attracted to great stories."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=‘Sweetbitter’'Sweetbitter' Drama Based On Book From Plan B In Series Consideration At Starz|url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/sweetbitter-drama-book-plan-b-series-order-starz-1202138544/|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|accessdate=December 25, 2017|date=July 31, 2017|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117164917/https://deadline.com/2017/07/sweetbitter-drama-book-plan-b-series-order-starz-1202138544/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In October 2017, Starz officially ordered the show to series for a first season consisting of six half-hour episodes. It was also announced that [[Richard Shepard]], had come on board to direct and executive produce, Donna Bloom would serve as producer on series, and that Laura Rosenthal was leading the ongoing casting search.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=‘Sweetbitter’'Sweetbitter' Half-Hour Drama Based On Book From Plan B Gets Starz Series Order|url=https://deadline.com/2017/10/sweetbitter-drama-based-on-book-plan-b-series-order-starz-1202181824/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=December 25, 2017|date=October 4, 2017|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117164927/https://deadline.com/2017/10/sweetbitter-drama-based-on-book-plan-b-series-order-starz-1202181824/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In January 2018, it was announced at the annual [[Television Critics Association]] winter press tour that the series would premiere on May 6, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pedersen|first1=Erik|title=Starz Sets Premiere Dates For Rookie Dramas ‘Howards'Howards End’End', ‘Vida’'Vida' & Sweetbitter’Sweetbitter' – TCA|url=https://deadline.com/2018/01/starz-premiere-dates-howards-end-vida-sweetbitter-tca-1202241925/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=January 12, 2018|date=January 12, 2018|archive-date=January 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113012505/http://deadline.com/2018/01/starz-premiere-dates-howards-end-vida-sweetbitter-tca-1202241925/|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 13, 2018, it was reported that Starz had renewed the series for a second season in which is set to premiere on July 14, 2019.<ref name="Renewal">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/sweetbitter-renewed-starz-second-season-1202426185/|title='Sweetbitter' Renewed By Starz For Second Season|last=Petski|first=Denise|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=July 13, 2018|accessdate=July 13, 2018|archive-date=July 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713172100/https://deadline.com/2018/07/sweetbitter-renewed-starz-second-season-1202426185/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name ="S2PremiereDate">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/sweetbitter-season-2-premiere-date-starz-1202619768/|title='Sweetbitter' Season 2 Gets Premiere Date On Starz|last=Petski|first=Denise|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 21, 2019|accessdate=May 21, 2019|archive-date=August 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811083301/https://deadline.com/2019/05/sweetbitter-season-2-premiere-date-starz-1202619768/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 20, 2019, Starz canceled the series after two seasons.<ref name="Canceled">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/12/sweetbitter-canceled-after-2-seasons-starz-1202815445/|title='Sweetbitter' Canceled After 2 Seasons On Starz|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=December 20, 2019|accessdate=December 20, 2019|archive-date=December 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220234642/https://deadline.com/2019/12/sweetbitter-canceled-after-2-seasons-starz-1202815445/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Casting===
On October 6, 2017, two days after the show was ordered to series, it was announced that [[Ella Purnell]] had been cast in the series lead role as Tess.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Petski|first1=Denise|title=‘Sweetbitter’'Sweetbitter': Ella Purnell To Star In Starz Drama Series Based On Book|url=https://deadline.com/2017/10/sweetbitter-ella-purnell-star-starz-drama-series-based-on-book-brad-pitt-1202183679/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=December 25, 2017|date=October 6, 2017|archive-date=October 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007013559/http://deadline.com/2017/10/sweetbitter-ella-purnell-star-starz-drama-series-based-on-book-brad-pitt-1202183679/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, the rest of the main cast was announced. These included [[Tom Sturridge]], [[Caitlin FitzGerald]], [[Paul Sparks]], [[Evan Jonigkeit]], Daniyar, Eden Epstein, and Jasmine Mathews.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Petski|first1=Denise|title=‘Sweetbitter’'Sweetbitter': Tom Sturridge, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Paul Sparks, Four More Round Out Cast|url=https://deadline.com/2017/10/sweetbitter-tom-sturridge-caitlin-fitzgerald-paul-sparks-cast-starz-emma-purnell-1202198400/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=December 25, 2017|date=October 31, 2017|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117164913/https://deadline.com/2017/10/sweetbitter-tom-sturridge-caitlin-fitzgerald-paul-sparks-cast-starz-emma-purnell-1202198400/|url-status=live}}</ref> On January 17, 2018, it was announced that Jimmie Saito had been cast in a recurring role as Scott, "the restaurant’s handsome, strong-minded sous chef".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Petski|first1=Denise|title=‘Quantico’'Quantico' Casts Vandit Bhatt; Seamus Dever Joins ‘Titans’'Titans'; Jimmie Saito In ‘Sweetbitter’'Sweetbitter'|url=https://deadline.com/2018/01/quantico-cast-vandit-bhatt-seamus-dever-titans-jimmie-saito-sweetbitter-1202244900/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=January 18, 2018|date=January 17, 2018|archive-date=January 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118003512/http://deadline.com/2018/01/quantico-cast-vandit-bhatt-seamus-dever-titans-jimmie-saito-sweetbitter-1202244900/|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 24, 2018, it was reported that [[Sandra Bernhard]] had been cast in a guest starring role for season two.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Butler |first1=Mary Anne |title=Sandra Bernhard is Joining Season 2 of STARZ 'Sweetbitter' |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/10/24/sandra-bernhard-season-2-starz-sweetbitter/ |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |accessdate=October 25, 2018 |date=October 24, 2018 |archive-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026064521/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/10/24/sandra-bernhard-season-2-starz-sweetbitter/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Filming===
===Marketing===
On March 1, 2018, Starz released the first poster and trailer for the series.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pedersen|first1=Erik|title=‘Sweetbitter’'Sweetbitter' Trailer: First Look At Starz’sStarz's NYC Restaurant Drama|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/sweetbitter-trailer-starz-restaurant-drama-series-ella-purnell-1202307066/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=March 1, 2018|date=March 1, 2018|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117164939/https://deadline.com/2018/03/sweetbitter-trailer-starz-restaurant-drama-series-ella-purnell-1202307066/|url-status=live}}</ref>
On March 10, 2018, Starz opened the "Starz Sensory House" at the annual [[South by Southwest Film Festival]] in [[Austin, Texas]]. It featured a multitude of screens playing the trailers for two new Starz series, ''[[Vida (TV series)|Vida]]'' and ''Sweetbitter'', on a loop. Various types of food and drinks were available and designed thematically to match. For ''Sweetbitter'', Sugarfina handed out a selection of alcohol-inspired sweets, including martini almond olives and champagne gummy bears. Additionally, a series of six artisanal cocktails were also available, designed by Austin-based bartender Tacy Rowland. One such cocktail based on ''Sweetbitter'' included the "Autumn in New York", featuring cognac, sherry, coffee, bitter lemon and a rosemary garnish. Other services contained in the sensory house included mini manicures that were offered by the Austin-based Nails Y’all, and a perfume bar Roux Saint James, which created four custom scents inspired by ''Sweetbitter’s'' four main characters. The Starz Sensory House was located at 88 Rainey Street in Austin and operated until March 12.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Long|first1=Christian|title=Starz Introduces ‘Vida’'Vida' and ‘Sweetbitter’'Sweetbitter' to SXSW With Sensory House Experience|url=https://variety.com/2018/scene/events/sweetbitter-vida-starz-sxsw-1202723467/|website=Variety|accessdate=March 12, 2018|date=March 11, 2018|archive-date=March 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311085430/http://variety.com/2018/scene/events/sweetbitter-vida-starz-sxsw-1202723467/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Premiere===
On April 26, 2018, the series held its world premiere at the [[SVA Theatre]] in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]] during the annual [[Tribeca Film Festival]]. Following the screening a discussion was held with creator, executive producer, and writer Stephanie Danler, showrunner Stuart Zicherman, and cast members Ella Purnell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Tom Sturridge, and Paul Sparks.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ramos|first1=Dino-Ray|title=Tribeca Film Festival Sets ‘The'The Trayvon Martin Story’Story', ‘Cobra'Cobra Kai’Kai' For Tribeca TV Lineup|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/tribeca-film-festival-tv-rest-in-power-trayvon-martin-story-cobra-kai-1202349957/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=March 21, 2018|date=March 21, 2018|archive-date=November 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115221445/https://deadline.com/2018/03/tribeca-film-festival-tv-rest-in-power-trayvon-martin-story-cobra-kai-1202349957/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Brara|first1=Noor|title=Sweetbitter, Now on TV, Celebrates Living Large and Eating Well|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/sweetbitter-series-premiere-tribeca-film-festival|website=Vogue|accessdate=May 5, 2018|language=en|date=April 27, 2018|archive-date=May 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506173643/https://www.vogue.com/article/sweetbitter-series-premiere-tribeca-film-festival|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Reception==
The first season has been met with a mixed to negative response from critics. On the [[review aggregation]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the first season holds a 30% approval rating with an average rating of 5.25 out of 10 based on 23 reviews. The website's criticalcritics consensus reads, "''Sweetbitter'' fails to live up to its well-received literary source material --– or stand out from the many big-city coming-of-age television series that came before it."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/sweetbitter/s01|title=Sweetbitter: Season 1|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=January 5, 2019|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117164929/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/sweetbitter/s01|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which uses a weighted average, assigned the season a score of 52 out of 100 based on 14 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/sweetbitter|title=Sweetbitter: Season 1|work=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=May 13, 2018|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117164915/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/sweetbitter|url-status=live}}</ref>
==References==
{{Starz Shows}}
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