Chasing Cameron

Chasing Cameron
Season 1 poster
GenreReality
Created byBrandon Ayres
Directed byBrandon Ayres
StarringCameron Dallas
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Jane Lipsitz
  • Dan Cutforth
  • Ben Curtis
  • Sanford Wernick
  • Jon Liebman
  • Cameron Dallas
  • Bart Bordelon
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseDecember 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)

Chasing Cameron is an American reality television series starring Vine star Cameron Dallas.[1] It premiered on Netflix on December 27, 2016.[2] The series centers on Cameron Dallas, a "social media influencer", who is best known for his prominence on the video app Vine. He is one of the main members of a group called Magcon (Meet and greet convention), which was short-lived in 2014,[3][4] but revived, partly with other people, in 2016. During 2016, Magcon went on a tour in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, with events consisting of a show and a meet and greet.

The half-hour episodes depict Cameron and other Magcon members' road to fame, and the price that comes with Internet stardom, including a physical altercation that occurred in a European club. The show's co-starring tour members include Aaron Carpenter, Taylor Caniff and Nash Grier, as well as Dallas' immediate family members. The first season of the show consisted of ten episodes.

Production

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The series was announced on June 22, 2016 via Variety.[5]

The show premiered on Netflix on December 27, 2016.[6]

On January 20, 2017, Dallas said in a red carpet interview at the People's Choice Awards: "For sure. 100% there will be a season 2. [...] I think it's gonna dive deeper more into my relationship between my mom and sister, and then kind of a more in-depth view on where we're going and what's continuing to go on, because we're only taking steps forward, so I feel like the more we go, the more interesting it gets". Dallas also stated that the second season would feature a different premise altogether.[7]

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal release date
1"With One Tweet"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
2"Tyranny of the Urgent"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
3"Cam's Big Crush"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
4"Girls Like Hygiene"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
5"Caged Animal"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
6"Losing a Friend"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
7"I Don't Wanna Be Here"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
8"Second Date"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
9"No Shoes on the Bed"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)
10"Fifteen Minutes"December 27, 2016 (2016-12-27)

Reception

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Since the release of Chasing Cameron the series has received generally negative reviews.[9] Common Sense Media's critical consensus reads, "Internet star's self-serving reality show has iffy messages", while giving the show a rating of 1/5.[10] Kevin O'Keeffe, writing for mic.com also criticized the show, stating "his hesitance to let go of control makes Chasing Cameron a far worse show than it could have been".[11] Michael Andor Brodeur, writing for The Boston Globe, was somewhat more receptive, writing "There’s something about the abundant emptiness of “Chasing Cameron” that, right now, feels like a necessary refuge [...] basking in its inconsequential glow."[12]

References

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  1. ^ Spangler, Todd (October 27, 2016). "Cameron Dallas Netflix Show 'Chasing Cameron' Gets Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  2. ^ Spangler, Todd (June 22, 2016). "Netflix Greenlights Cameron Dallas Reality Show". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  3. ^ "Girls go gaga for Vine video boys at Itasca meet and greet". Dailyherald.com. March 2014. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  4. ^ "Is Magcon coming back?". Business Insider. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 2017-04-25.
  5. ^ Spangler, Todd (2016-06-22). "Netflix Greenlights Cameron Dallas Reality Show". Variety. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  6. ^ "'Chasing Cameron' Premieres On Netflix Today! | TigerBeat". BOP and Tiger Beat. 2016-12-27. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  7. ^ "Cameron Dallas Confirms Second Season Of Netflix Series, With Added Family Focus". Tubefilter. 2017-01-20. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Video: Know Thy Selfie - Netflix Releases Trailer for New Cameron Dallas Series "Chasing Cameron"". The Futon Critic (Press release). December 5, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  9. ^ "Chasing Cameron: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  10. ^ "Chasing Cameron TV Review". Retrieved 2016-12-27.
  11. ^ "'Chasing Cameron' Review: Cameron Dallas' Netflix show is propaganda with teeth". 29 December 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  12. ^ Brodeur, Michael Andor (December 26, 2016). "Finding solace in 'Chasing Cameron'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
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