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Twisted
Genre
Created byAdam Milch
Starring
ComposerGabriel Mann
Country of originTemplate:TVUS
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerKat Landsberg
CinematographyTeodoro Maniaci
EditorZeborah Tidwell
Running time40 minutes
Production companiesPariah Television
ProdCo Original
Original release
NetworkABC Family
ReleaseMarch 19, 2013 (2013-03-19)

Twisted (stylized as twiƨted) is an American teen drama mystery-thriller television series. The show will premiere in the summer of 2013 on ABC Family. The pilot episode aired on March 19, 2013 following the season 3 finale of Pretty Little Liars. The series will fully premiere on June 11, 2013.

The series was renamed from Socio to be more emblematic of its murder mystery format.

Plot

The series focuses on sixteen-year-old Danny Desai, who returns to his hometown after killing his aunt five years prior when he was 11 years old. While trying to rekindle old friendships and fit in with his judgmental peers, Danny becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a fellow classmate upon his return. Realizing the town does not care about the truth, Danny becomes determined to clear his name. Meanwhile, he must also keep another secret under wraps—the true reason he killed his aunt.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Avan Jogia as Danny Desai, a charismatic 16-year-old boy who has a mysterious past that involved murdering his aunt at only 11 years old. Years later, he finally returns home after being released from custody and tries to reconnect with his childhood best friends. However, another murder happens and he is the prime suspect. Danny will do whatever it takes to clear his name.
  • Madelaine Hasson as Jo Masterson, an offbeat and tough yet vulnerable girl who was Danny's childhood friend who, after discovering the body of his slain aunt shortly after she was murdered, became a social outcast. She becomes his biggest supporter even after he faces new allegations.
  • Kylie Bunbury as Lacey Porter, a former tomboy and once Jo and Danny's best friend, she has found the popularity that eluded Jo by putting the past behind her, including ditching her former friend.
  • Ashton Moio as Rico, Jo's best friend and resident class clown.
  • Kimberly Quinn as Tess Masterson, Jo's mother who tries to give Danny the benefit of the doubt.
  • Denise Richards as Karen Desai, Danny's mother who once ruled the town's social scene, but now struggles to put on a brave face with her son's return, fully believing in her son's innocence upon the murder of his fellow classmate.
  • Sam Robards as Kyle Masterson, the town sheriff and Jo's father, who believes Danny is a cold killer.

Recurring

  • Kathy Najimy as Mrs. Fisk, a charismatic, eccentric psychology teacher.
  • Rob Chen as Principal Mark Tang, the principal of the school.
  • Grey Damon as Archie, Lacey's boyfriend, who isn't pleased about her renewed friendship with Danny.
  • Brittany Curran as Phoebe, an overly dramatic classmate who enjoys the limelight and tries to bond with Lacey
  • Keiko Agena as April Tanaka, a bohemian grief specialist who heads up a counseling session for the students at Green Grove High.
  • Jamila Velasquez as Sarita, one of Lacey's friends.
  • Todd Julian as Scott, Sarita's boyfriend.
  • Daya Vaidya as Sandy, Kyle's tough and sexy female deputy who is helping with the murder investigation.
  • Jessica Tuck as Gloria Crane, the mother of deceased student Regina. Uptight but controlled, Gloria has a bone to pick with Karen Desai over her son Danny's suspected involvement in Regina's murder.[1]
  • Robin Givens as Judy, Lacey's hip and outgoing mother who belongs to the same social circle as Gloria. Judy hopes to revive Lacey's rocky relationship with her former best friend from childhood, Jo.[1]
  • Christopher Cousins as Mayor Rollins.[2]
  • Aaron Hill as Eddie, the kind of guy that you would bring home to meet your parents who also a brave and fearless cop.[3]

Guest stars

  • Karynn Moore as Regina Crane, friend of Lacey's who is murdered in the pilot episode.
  • TJ Ramini as Vikram Desai, Danny's father.

Production

Production is currently underway in various locations, including two eateries in Nyack, New York, and at Dobbs Ferry High School in Dobbs Ferry, New York.[4] One scene was recently filmed in North Hollywood Park on the evening of May 16.

Casting

Madelaine Hasson and Kylie Bunbury were cast as Jo and Lacey in September 2012.[5] A month later, Avan Jogia, Denise Richards, Kimberly Quinn, Kathy Najimy and Grey Damon were announced to play Danny, Karen, Tess, Mrs. Fisk and Archie.[6][7][8] The pilot was greenlighted in August 2012, and was filmed three months later in New York in October.[9] In February 2013, ABC Family ordered the show ordered to series.[10] On April 3, 2013, production commenced in Studio City.[11][12]

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD release dates
Season premiere Season finale Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
1 10 March 19, 2013 (2013-03-19) TBA TBA TBA

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(in millions)
1"Pilot"Jon AmielAdam MilchMarch 19, 2013 (2013-03-19) (sneak peek)
June 11, 2013 (2013-06-11) (premiere)		1.19[13] (sneak peek)
When they were eleven years old, Danny, Jo, and Lacey were best friends. One day, Danny murdered his aunt while she was babysitting the three of them and was subsequently placed into a juvenile detention center. Five years later, Jo and Lacey have gone their separate ways, although they are both bound by the horrific experience that they had to endure. Lacey has put the past behind her and is a member of the popular crowd, while Jo is a social outcast who is still haunted by the incident. Danny is newly released from prison and tries to reconnect with the girls, who want nothing to do with him. The entire school has given him the nickname "Socio". Jo eventually comes around, however, when a schoolmate at a party ends up murdered, Danny naturally becomes the main suspect.
2"Grief is a Five Letter Word"Gavin Polone[12]Adam MilchJune 18, 2013 (2013-06-18)N/A
3"PSA de Résistance"[14]Joe Lazarov[14]Andy Reaser[14]June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25)[15]N/A
4TBAUnknownUnknownJuly 2, 2013 (2013-07-02)[15]N/A
5TBAUnknownUnknownJuly 9, 2013 (2013-07-09)[15]N/A
6TBAUnknownUnknownJuly 16, 2013 (2013-07-16)[15]N/A
7TBAUnknownUnknownJuly 23, 2013 (2013-07-23)[15]N/A
8TBAUnknownAndy ReaserJuly 30, 2013 (2013-07-30)[15]N/A
9[16]TBAJoe LazarovErin Maher & Kay ReindlAugust 6, 2013 (2013-08-06)N/A

References

  1. ^ a b Ng, Philiana (April 22, 2013). "ABC Family's 'Twisted' Adds 'True Blood,' 'Chuck' Vets (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. ^ Nilles, Billy (2013-05-01). "'Twisted' adds 'Breaking Bad' vet: ABC Family drama casts Christopher Cousins". Zap2It. From Inside the Box. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  3. ^ http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/ian-anthony-dale-joins-tnts-murder-aaron-hill-added-to-abc-familys-twisted/
  4. ^ Stone, D.Z. "Robin Givens shoots ABC Family drama in Nyack". Newsday. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  5. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (14 September 2012). "'The Finder's' Maddie Hasson, 'Prom's' Kylie Bunbury to Star in Gavin Polone's ABC Family Pilot (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  6. ^ Ng, Philiana (12 October 2012). "Denise Richards Joins ABC Family Drama Pilot 'Socio'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  7. ^ Ng, Philiana (4 October 2012). "'Victorious' Star Lands Lead in ABC Family Drama Pilot 'Socio' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  8. ^ Ng, Philiana (10 October 2012). "'Friday Night Lights,' 'King of the Hill' Actors Join ABC Family Pilot 'Socio'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (6 February 2013). "Jennifer Lopez-Produced 'The Fosters' And 'Twisted' Get ABC Family Series Orders". Deadline.com. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  10. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (24 October 2012). "ABC Family Begins Production on Drama Pilot 'Socio' Starring Avan Jogia and Denise Rchards". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  11. ^ Laurel, Brown (6 February 2013). "ABC Family picks up dramas 'The Fosters' and 'Twisted' to air in the summer". Zap2It. From Inside the Box. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  12. ^ a b Bibel, Sara (3 April 2013). "ABC Family Drama Series 'Twisted' Begins Production Today". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  13. ^ "Ratings - Tuesday's Cable Ratings: 'Tosh.0' Leads Demos, 'Pretty Little Liars' Tops Viewers". The Futon Critic. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2013-05-11.
  14. ^ a b c Reaser, Andy (April 17, 2013). "#Twisted table read in one hour...stay tuned for pics!!!!". Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  15. ^ a b c d e f "Shows A-Z - twisted on abc family". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
  16. ^ https://twitter.com/ATJogia/status/342436051777888256
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