Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls is an American reality television series in which 13 women compete to be dancers for singer Lizzo, who also hosts the show. It premiered on March 25, 2022, on Amazon Prime Video.[1] In April 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.[2]
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| Genre | Reality television |
| Directed by | Nneka Onuorah |
| Presented by | Lizzo |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Producer | Katie Kildahl |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | March 25, 2022 – present |
At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, the series received six nominations, and won three including one for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program.
Contestants
editSeason 1
edit- Jayla Sullivan
- Sydney Bell
- Charity Holloway
- Arianna Davis
- Ashley Williams
- Asia Banks
- Kiara Mooring
- Moesha Perez
- Isabel Jones
- Jasmine Morrison
- Crystal Williams
- Kimberly Arce
- Ki'ana Rowland
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Becoming 100% That Bitch" | March 25, 2022 |
| 2 | "HBCYOU Band" | March 25, 2022 |
| 3 | "Curves and Confidence" | March 25, 2022 |
| 4 | "Naked" | March 25, 2022 |
| 5 | "Mirror Mirror on the Wall" | March 25, 2022 |
| 6 | "Girl Run That Shit Back" | March 25, 2022 |
| 7 | "Boss Up and Change Your Life" | March 25, 2022 |
| 8 | "Good As Hell" | March 25, 2022 |
Reception
editThe series received mostly positive reviews.[3] Laura Bradley of The Daily Beast wrote, "On paper, Watch Out for the Big Grrrls might sound like a pretty safe prospect; to a cynic's ear, a house full of women getting along and supporting one another in their dreams doesn't sound like a breeding ground for compelling stakes. But even if the series can veer dangerously close to treacly territory at times, it's never saccharine or inauthentic in its tone."[4]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2022
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Critics' Choice Real TV Awards | Best Competition Series: Talent/Variety | Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls | Won | [5] |
| Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | Best Streaming Reality Show or Competition Series | Won | [6] | ||
| People's Choice Awards | The Competition Show of 2022 | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Competition Program | Lizzo, Makiah Green, Kevin Beisler, Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, Myiea Coy, Kimberly Goodman, Glenda N. Cox, Alana Balden, Marco Franzitta, Brittany Matthews, and Chelsea Bray | Won | [8] [9] [10] | |
| Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program | Nneka Onuorah (for "Naked") | Won | ||
| Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program | Lynne Spillman, Blair Kim, and Jazzy Collins | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program | Michael Jacob Kerber (for "HBCYOU Band") | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured Reality or Competition Program | Deidre Panziera, Hannah Carpenter, Brian Murphy, and Jeanie Phillips (for "Naked") |
Won | |||
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera) | Erik Brena, Ross D'Alessandro, Julianne Kane, and Deanna Decenario (for "Becoming 100% That Bitch") |
Nominated | |||
| Set Decorators Society of America Awards | Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Variety, Reality or Competition | Bryant Berry and James McGowan | Nominated | [11] | |
| 2023 | Art Directors Guild Awards | Excellence in Production Design for a Variety, Reality or Competition Series | James McGowan (for "HBCYOU Band") | Nominated | [12] |
| Costume Designers Guild Awards | Excellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, Live Television | Carrie Cramer & Jason Rembert (for "Girl Run That Sh*t Back") | Won | [13] | |
| GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Reality Competition Program | Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls | Nominated | [14] | |
| Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards | Best Contemporary Hair Styling in a Television Special, One Hour or More Live Program Series or Movie for Television | Chantelle Johnson Mosley, Shelby Swain | Nominated | [15] | |
| Producers Guild of America Awards | Best Game & Competition Television | Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls | Won | [16] |
References
edit- ^ O'Neill, Shane (April 6, 2022). "Lizzo's 'Big Grrrls' Asks Big Questions". New York Times.
- ^ Porter, Rick (April 3, 2023). "Lizzo Extends Amazon Studios First-Look Deal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ Bahr, Robyn (March 24, 2022). "Amazon's 'Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Bradley, Laura (March 25, 2022). "Lizzo's 'Watch Out for the Big Grrrls' Is Good as Hell". The Daily Beast.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (May 16, 2022). "Critics Choice Real TV Awards: 'Top Chef' Whips Up Leading Five Nominations; Netflix Tops Networks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (July 7, 2022). "'This Is Us,' 'Succession,' 'Severance' Lead 2022 HCA TV Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ Piña, Christy (December 6, 2022). "People's Choice Awards: Doctor Strange 2, Don't Worry Darling Take Top Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ "Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls". Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Moreau, Jordan (July 12, 2022). "Emmys 2022: Complete Nominations List". Variety. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Lizzo's Watch Out For The Big Grrrls". Television Academy. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Set Decorators Announce Television Nominees for SDSA Awards, Where Lizzo Will Take on Harry Potter". Below the Line. June 15, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (January 9, 2023). "'Elvis,' 'Babylon,' 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Lead Art Directors Guild 2023 Nominations". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (January 12, 2023). "'Tár, 'Elvis,' 'Top Gun: Maverick' Among Costume Designers Guild Nominations 2023". Variety. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 18, 2023). "GLAAD Announces Nominees For The 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (January 11, 2023). "Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Nominations: 'The Batman', 'Elvis', 'The Whale' & More". Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (January 12, 2023). "Producers Guild Awards 2023 Film and TV Nominations Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2023.