Grown-ish EP On Tackling More Social Issues & Possibly Going Beyond The College Years – ATX

ATX Television Festival-goers were treated to a never-before-seen upcoming episode from Season 2B of Freeforms Grown-ish series, followed by a Q&A session with executive producer Craig Doyle and stars Yara Shahidi, Francia Raisa, Jordan Buhat, and Trevor Jackson.

The second half of the season will continue to follow Zoey (Shahidi) and her friends as they find themselves at dramatic crossroads in their relationships, academics, and adulthood. Since being cut off by her father at the end of Season 2A, Zoey must now adjust to a new way of living, which wont come without its complications.

“This is the first time that Zoey is generally out of her bubble because shes always had that socioeconomic status to fall back on,” said Shahidi. “Even in those moments where she is connected to the world around her, theres that layer of the class system and the fact that she has been raised in this wealthier lifestyle.. so her being cut off is such a shift… I appreciate the journey the character goes on.”

This season has also an expanded the number of episodes from 13 (in season one) to 20, which granted the writers a “little bit more real estate to be able to step certain things out” and “slowplay some of the relationships,” said Doyle. “Well get into everybodys life a little bit better.”

Much like its predecessor, Black-ish, Grown-ish has been praised for tackling topics that are socially relevant in the current environment. This season will get into things like cultural appropriation, mental health, and academic scandal in a way that will feel “organic and authentic.”

“When you try to do socially conscious shows, its really hard not to make it a PSA,” said Doyle. “When its in the forefront,” the TV audience is “going to Read More – Source

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