(NEW YORK, December 11, 2017) — BuzzFeed today unveiled a slate of six new series exclusively for Facebook Watch from its top creators, including viral sensation Quinta Brunson and the talent behind BuzzFeed’s most popular original series, “The Try Guys,” “Worth It,” and “BuzzFeed Unsolved.”
The all-new series include “Night In/Night Out,” which finds Ned Fulmer of “The Try Guys” and his wife Ariel testing recipes from BuzzFeed’s Tasty against dishes at L.A.’s finest restaurants; “Quinta vs. Everything,” in which Quinta Brunson takes on the issues in her life in hilarious, unflinching fashion; “Worth It: Chicago,” in which host Steven Lim brings one of the most-watched series on the web to the Windy City; “BuzzFeed Unsolved: Sports,” which sees host Ryan Bergara tackle some of sport's biggest mysteries and scandals; and “Puppy Prep,” which follows a rookie class of adorable assistance dogs.
The new series follow the premiere of BuzzFeed’s first Facebook Watch show RelationShipped, an interactive dating competition which debuted November 9th and generated 800,000 views in its first week. The audience cast more than 1,000 votes, selecting 32-year-old, Arizona-native, Jason Sani, an author and nutritionist, as the leading single guy searching for love. The episodes unfold in real time with the audience’s participation shaping the show’s twists and turns throughout the season. Episode 9 will debut on Facebook Watch today — click HERE to watch.
The new series include:
“Night In/Night Out” (December 11)
Night In/Night Out features Ned Fulmer, a co-creator and member of BuzzFeed’s “The Try Guys” and his wife Ariel comparing a meal, ranging from pizza to sushi, they make at home based off a Tasty recipe to the same meal at an upscale Los Angeles-based restaurant in order to determine which experience is better - the night in, or the night out!
Watch the trailer HERE
Visit the Facebook show page HERE
Episode Count: 5 (weekly on Monday)
“Puppy Prep” (December 11)
Each year, thousands of dogs are trained to be assistance dogs. Puppy Prep follows a class of special young pups (Deacon, Luke, Benelli, Kyle, Remmy, and Mr. Pip) as they learn the unique skills needed to assist millions of American men and women every day. Follow along as a handful of puppies go through a month of training, obstacles, and field trips, all to get that much closer to graduation.
Watch the trailer HERE
Visit the Facebook show page HERE
Episode Count: 5 (weekly on Monday)
“Quinta Vs. Everything” (December 11)
In Quinta Vs. Everything, Quinta Brunson steps into the metaphorical ring with her issues, taking every roadblock in her life - from self-care to family life - as head-to-head combat. Throughout the season, the comedian, actor, writer, director, and producer crosses paths with an ex, faces off with feminism, and goes up against her own hair.
Watch the trailer HERE
Visit the Facebook show page HERE
Episode Count: 5 (weekly on Monday)
“BuzzFeed Unsolved: Sports” (December 14th)
BuzzFeed Unsolved: Sports follows the format of the BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime and Supernatural series, with a focus on sports mysteries and scandals. In BuzzFeed Unsolved: Sports, the creator and host, Ryan Bergara already known as a mystery enthusiast, incorporates his love of sports in the spin-off series, along with fellow sports fanatic Zach Evans, as they uncover the truth behind the most widespread conspiracy theories in America’s favorite pastime. Topics investigated range from Michael Jordan’s retirement at the height of his NBA career to a deep dive into the myths and mysteries surrounding the infamous “Deflategate” scandal to uncover what really happened.
Watch the trailer HERE
Visit the Facebook show page HERE
Episode Count: 5 (weekly on Thursday)
“Worth It: Chicago” (Week of January 15)
In each episode of Worth It: Chicago, a spin-off of BuzzFeed’s flagship YouTube series Worth It, host and creator Steven Lim, along with his co-host Jennifer Ruggirello, and camera person Annie Jeong focus on one unique aspect of Chicago culture from deep dish pizza to river cruises. True to Worth It fashion, at the end of each episode, the hosts will determine which experience in the Windy City is the most “worth it” at its given price point.
Episode Count: 5 (weekly)
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About BuzzFeed:
BuzzFeed is the world’s leading tech-powered media company, with a cross-platform news and entertainment network that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally. The company includes BuzzFeed Entertainment Group, which produces articles, lists, quizzes, videos, original series, and franchises including Tasty, the world’s largest social food network; BuzzFeed News, which focuses on original reporting and investigative journalism; and BuzzFeed Products Labs, which develops social commerce products and experiences.