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WAGS: Atlanta - Netflix

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WAGS: Atlanta follows the relationships and glamorous lifestyles of Ariel Anderson, Niche Caldwell, Kierra Douglas, Kaylin Jurrjens, Kesha Norman, Brandi Rhodes, Shuntel "Telli" Swift, Sincerely Ward, and Hope Wiseman. These nine tight-knit Atlanta-based wives and girlfriends of today's hottest professional athletes live life unapologetically, with no boundaries and no filters within the infamous social life of Atlanta. In the eight episode season, viewers will see these ambitious, strong-minded women build their brands and navigate friendships and their high-profile romances, all while taking the Atlanta social scene by storm alongside their leading men. Bonded by long-time friendships, the ladies of "WAGS Atlanta" work to make their own dreams a reality - empowering each other, celebrating their successes, and working to find ways to balance their own careers and interests with the demands of their partner's sports schedules. From business owners to interior designers, these women are making their mark and redefining what it means to be a power couple. It's not all glitz and glamour however, these couples encounter tough situations including infidelity, suspensions, and ultimatums, forcing them to fight for their relationships in order to prove that a southern belle and a big-time baller really can have it all.

WAGS: Atlanta - Netflix

Type: Reality

Languages: English

Status: Running

Runtime: 60 minutes

Premier: 2018-01-03

WAGS: Atlanta - Atlanta (TV series) - Netflix

Atlanta is an American comedy-drama television series created by and starring Donald Glover, who also serves as a writer and director. Atlanta portrays two cousins navigating the Atlanta rap scene in an effort to improve their lives and the lives of their families. FX ordered the pilot to a 10-episode season in October 2015. Two weeks after the series premiered on September 6, 2016, FX renewed the series for a second season. The second season, titled Atlanta: Robbin' Season, premiered on March 1, 2018. In June 2018, the series was renewed for a third season, to premiere in 2019. The show has received critical acclaim and various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Glover, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. Glover's Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series was the first ever awarded to an African-American. Besides Glover, Atlanta stars Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz. The series' executive producers are Glover, Dianne McGunigle, and Paul Simms.

WAGS: Atlanta - Production - Netflix

FX first began developing the show in August 2013, and then the pilot was ordered to series by FX Networks in December 2014. It was directed by Hiro Murai and shot in Atlanta. It got picked up to series with a 10-episode order in October 2015. Glover, who grew up in Atlanta and also works as a musician, stated that “the city influenced the tone of the show”. The series is also notable for having an all-black writing staff, which is virtually unheard of in television. The writer's room consists of Donald himself, his brother Stephen, and members of his rap collective 'Royalty' including Fam Udeorji (Donald's manager), Ibra Ake (Donald's longtime photographer), and Jamal Olori. Stefani Robinson, a writer for Man Seeking Woman, and Taofik Kolade round out the writer's room. In January 2017, the series was renewed for a second season, however, FX announced the series would not return until 2018 due to Glover's busy production schedule. A third season was announced in June 2018, slated for a 2019 premiere.

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