Raven's Home

Raven's Home
Genre Family sitcom
Created by
Developed by Jed Elinoff & Scott Thomas
Starring
Theme music composer
Composer(s) Bert Selen
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 28 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s) Julie Tsutsui
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 22–24 minutes
Production company(s)
Release
Original network Disney Channel
Picture format 720p (HDTV)
Audio format 5.1 surround sound
Original release July 21, 2017 (2017-07-21) – present
Chronology
Related shows That's So Raven (2003–07)
External links
Website
Production website

Raven's Home is an American family sitcom[1] television series developed by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas that premiered on Disney Channel on July 21, 2017. The series stars Raven-Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson, Jason Maybaum, Sky Katz, and Anneliese van der Pol.

Based on the characters created by Michael Poryes and Susan Sherman, the series is a spinoff of That's So Raven,[2][3] the second spinoff from that series after Cory in the House. The series centers around Raven Baxter, a divorced mother of preteen twins Booker and Nia, living with Chelsea, her childhood best friend, and her son Levi in Chicago, Illinois.

Premise

Best friends Raven and Chelsea, both divorced single mothers, are now raising their children in an apartment together in Chicago. Their house is turned upside down when they realize that Raven's son Booker has inherited the same psychic abilities as his mother.

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
113July 21, 2017 (2017-07-21)October 20, 2017 (2017-10-20)
2TBAJune 25, 2018 (2018-06-25)TBA

Cast and characters

Main

  • Raven-Symoné as Raven Baxter,[4] the single mother of twins Nia and Booker, who works as a fashion designer for dogs and later as a car rental service driver. It is revealed that prior to the series, Raven had gotten divorced from Devon Carter, an ex-boyfriend from high school, and now lives with Chelsea and her son in Chicago. Raven possesses psychic abilities, able to glimpse "visions" of the future. She decides not to tell her children about her visions as she believes they would not understand. However, in "The Falcon and the Raven – Part Two", she reveals to the children that she is psychic. During season two, Raven is working as a driver for the transportation business Scüt.
  • Issac Ryan Brown as Booker Baxter-Carter,[4] Raven's son and Nia's twin brother, who has inherited his mother's psychic abilities. After he gets his first vision at school, he decides not to tell his mother about his psychic abilities as he thinks she would not believe him, unaware that his mother is also psychic. However, in "The Falcon and the Raven – Part One", he reveals to his mother that he has visions.
  • Navia Robinson as Nia Baxter-Carter,[4] Raven's daughter and Booker's twin sister. She initially does not believe her brother's psychic abilities, insisting it is one of his made up stories. When her brother has a vision of Nia getting hit by a boxing bag that later becomes true, she finally believes him.
  • Jason Maybaum as Levi Grayson,[4] Chelsea's son. He is very mature for his age and often acts as the parent in his relationship with his mother.
  • Sky Katz as Tess, the street-wise best friend of Nia who lives in the same building as the rest of the family.
  • Anneliese van der Pol as Chelsea Grayson,[4] Raven's somewhat dim-witted and sweet best friend and the mother of Levi. It is revealed that prior to the series, Chelsea made a substantial sum of money from an infomercial product she invented called the "Schmop", but her fortune was stolen by her husband, Garrett Grayson. Afterward, Garrett was arrested for tax evasion and ended up having an affair with the federal agent who arrested him. Chelsea subsequently divorced him upon reclaiming some of her money and moved in with Raven. While living with Raven, Chelsea often tries to cook for the family, which goes horribly awry. In season 2, she builds a vegetable garden on their building's rooftop.

Recurring

  • Dylan Martin Frankel as Mitch (season 2)

Production

Eight years after That's So Raven ended, there was speculation and rumors that the series would get a second spinoff or revamp. On August 14, 2015, a reunion with Raven-Symoné and her former co-stars happened on The View, where they discussed all things about the series and past times. T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh and Rondell Sheridan were not present, but got a special mention from Raven-Symoné herself.[5]

A pilot for the series was announced by Disney Channel on October 27, 2016,[1] and Raven-Symoné also announced that she was departing as co-host of The View later in 2016 in order to work on the series full time.[6] On November 14, 2016, it was announced that Anneliese van der Pol would reprise her role of Chelsea Daniels in the series as a divorced mother who is raising a son, Levi, and moves in with Raven.[3] Disney Channel officially greenlit the series, with the title of Raven's Home, on April 4, 2017.[7][8] Executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as showrunners and head writers, with Raven-Symoné also on the writing team as an executive producer.[9] The series is filmed at Hollywood Center Studios.

Disney Channel renewed the series for a second season on October 10, 2017, which began filming in November 2017.[10] Additionally, starting with the second season, Michael Feldman and Dava Savel replaced Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas as showrunners. Both Savel and Feldman served as writers and producers on That's So Raven.[11] On September 28, 2018, it was announced that a musical episode of the series will premiere on October 12, 2018.[12]

Broadcast

The world premiere of Raven's Home aired immediately after the premiere of Descendants 2 on the Disney Channel on July 21, 2017.[13] The first season concluded on October 20, 2017. The second season premiered on June 25, 2018.[14][15]

Reception

Critical

Raven's Home has received positive reviews. Writing for The Post, Georgia Davis appreciated the pilot for "maintain[ing] the charm and energy" of the original, praising Raven and Chelsea's characterizations, as well as the performances of the child actors.[16] Davis concluded, "It might be too early to tell, but it seems Raven's Home is on the right path for success."[16] Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media wrote that "That's So Raven fans will find plenty more of what they loved about the original series in this sharply written sitcom that plays up the woes of adulting and tween trials in a surprisingly great balance."[17]

Ratings

Season Episodes First aired Last airedAvg. viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)		 Date Viewers
(millions)
1 13 July 21, 2017 (2017-07-21) 3.50[18] October 20, 2017 (2017-10-20) 1.27[19]1.50
2 14 June 25, 2018 (2018-06-25) 0.96[20] TBA TBD0.87

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2018 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Children’s Program Raven's Home Nominated [21]
Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Performer in a Children's Program Raven-Symoné Nominated [22]
Young Entertainer Awards Best Leading Young Actor - Television Series Jason Maybaum Won [23]

References

  1. 1 2 "Disney Channel Sees Future in Spin-Off of "That's So Raven"" (Press release). Disney Channel. October 27, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2018 – via The Futon Critic.
  2. ↑ Joe Otterson (April 4, 2017). "That's So Raven Spinoff Ordered to Series at Disney Channel". Variety. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  3. 1 2 Nivia Serrao (November 14, 2016). "That's So Raven Sequel: Anneliese van der Pol to Return as Chelsea". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Raven's Home Show Bios". Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  5. ↑ Bruce Fretts; Matt Roush. "The Greatest Shows on Earth". TV Guide. 61 (3194–3195): 16–19.
  6. ↑ Marc Snetiker (October 27, 2016). "Raven-Symoné to Star in That's So Raven Spin-off at Disney Channel". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  7. ↑ Marc Snetiker (April 4, 2017). "That's So Raven Spin-off Raven's Home a Go at Disney Channel". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Disney Channel Orders "Raven's Home" Comedy Series, A Spin-Off of Its Global Hit "That's So Raven"" (Press release). Disney Channel. April 4, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2018 – via The Futon Critic.
  9. ↑ Chris Harnick (April 4, 2017). "Meet the Cast of Raven's Home, Disney Channel's That's So Raven Spinoff". E! Online. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  10. ↑ Erik Pedersen (October 10, 2017). "Raven's Home Renewed for Second Season on Disney Channel". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Raven's Home Lead Sheet". Disney-ABC Press. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  12. ↑ ""Raven's Home: Remix," the Highly Anticipated Musical Episode of the Hit Series Raven's Home, Premieres Friday, Oct. 12, on Disney Channel" (Press release). Disney Channel. September 28, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2018 – via The Futon Critic.
  13. ↑ "What to Watch Tonight – Raven's Home Begins, Descendants 2, Ozark and More". TVLine. July 21, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Hit Comedy Series "Raven's Home" Returns for a Second Season, with New Episodes Through the Summer, Starting Monday, June 25, on Disney Channel" (Press release). Disney Channel. May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018 – via The Futon Critic.
  15. ↑ Raven's Home [@RavensHome] (May 11, 2018). "Season two of #RavensHome returns June 25 with 4 days of new episodes! Catch them morning's at 9:30a on @disneychannel!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 11, 2018 – via Twitter.
  16. 1 2 Davis, Georgia (July 22, 2017). "TV Review: 'Raven's Home' brings back charm of 'That's So Raven'". The Post Athens. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  17. ↑ Ashby, Emily (2017). "Raven's Home". Common Sense Media. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  18. ↑ Mitch Metcalf (July 24, 2017). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.21.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  19. ↑ Mitch Metcalf (October 23, 2017). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.20.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  20. ↑ Mitch Metcalf (June 26, 2018). "Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.25.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  21. ↑ "NAACP Image Awards: 'Marshall,' 'Get Out,' 'Girls Trip' Dominate Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  22. ↑ Meg Swertlow (March 21, 2018). "2018 Daytime Emmy Nominations". Eonline. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  23. ↑ "Young Entertainer Awards - Nomination List 2018" (PDF). youngentertainerawards.org. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
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