Chasing Cameron
Chasing Cameron is an American reality television series starring Vine star Cameron Dallas. It premiered on Netflix on December 27, 2016. 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, 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.
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| Genre | Reality |
| Created by | Brandon Ayres |
| Directed by | Brandon Ayres |
| Starring | Cameron Dallas |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | December 27, 2016 |
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
[edit]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
[edit]- Cameron Dallas[8]
- Taylor Caniff[8]
- Aaron Carpenter[8]
- Blake Gray[8]
- Willie Jones[8]
- Trey Schafer[8]
- Joey Birlem[8]
- Hunter Rowland[8]
- Brandon Rowland[8]
- Darrick Landreneau[8]
- Mackenzie Becker[8]
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "With One Tweet" | December 27, 2016 |
| 2 | "Tyranny of the Urgent" | December 27, 2016 |
| 3 | "Cam's Big Crush" | December 27, 2016 |
| 4 | "Girls Like Hygiene" | December 27, 2016 |
| 5 | "Caged Animal" | December 27, 2016 |
| 6 | "Losing a Friend" | December 27, 2016 |
| 7 | "I Don't Wanna Be Here" | December 27, 2016 |
| 8 | "Second Date" | December 27, 2016 |
| 9 | "No Shoes on the Bed" | December 27, 2016 |
| 10 | "Fifteen Minutes" | December 27, 2016 |
Reception
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Spangler, Todd (October 27, 2016). "Cameron Dallas Netflix Show 'Chasing Cameron' Gets Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (June 22, 2016). "Netflix Greenlights Cameron Dallas Reality Show". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Girls go gaga for Vine video boys at Itasca meet and greet". Dailyherald.com. March 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Is Magcon coming back?". Business Insider. July 17, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (June 22, 2016). "Netflix Greenlights Cameron Dallas Reality Show". Variety. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "'Chasing Cameron' Premieres On Netflix Today! | TigerBeat". BOP and Tiger Beat. December 27, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "Cameron Dallas Confirms Second Season Of Netflix Series, With Added Family Focus". Tubefilter. January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Chasing Cameron: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ "Chasing Cameron TV Review". Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ "'Chasing Cameron' Review: Cameron Dallas' Netflix show is propaganda with teeth". December 29, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Brodeur, Michael Andor (December 26, 2016). "Finding solace in 'Chasing Cameron'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
