10 Things I Hate About You (TV series)
Encyclopedia
10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family
beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington
, the show is a half-hour, single camera
series based on the 1999 film of the same name. It premiered on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 8 pm and brought in 1.60 million viewers, a record for a 30-minute comedy debut on the ABC Family network.
Following its initial 10-episode run, a second set of 10 episodes aired from March 29, 2010 to May 24, 2010. On April 29, executive producer Carter Covington announced on his Twitter account that the series had been canceled by ABC Family due to low ratings. He later revealed his intended storylines for the next season in an interview with Entertainment Weekly's Popwatch blog.
.
The Stratford sisters, Kat (Lindsey Shaw
) and Bianca (Meaghan Jette Martin
), have just moved from Ohio to California. As they start at their new school (Padua High), they have very different goals. It's clear that one sister wants to stand out and the other just wants to fit in. Kat is a cool, intelligent, strong-willed, forthright feminist who is looking to save the world and get out of school as fast as she can. When she meets the intense Patrick Verona (Ethan Peck
), sparks begin to fly. Bianca is a social butterfly whose main goal in life is to be popular, but when the head cheerleader makes her the mascot, she realizes she has a long way to go. As they start a bumpy year at Padua High, Kat and Bianca attempt to navigate the popular crowd, boys and their over-protective dad (Larry Miller
). Bianca tries everything to be popular and become a cheerleader - although getting involved with the boyfriend (Chris Zylka
) of the most popular girl (Dana Davis
) in school creates new challenges.
based on the 1999 movie. The pilot was written by Carter Covington
, a self-professed fan of the original 1999 film. ABC Family green-lit the comedy in October 2008. In November 2008, casting was announced for the pilot, with production following that fall. In February 2009, the pilot was picked up when ABC Family ordered 9 additional episodes.
While Covington sought a "reimagined" adaptation, there are several connections between the pilot and movie, which gave the pilot the same feel. Gil Junger
, who directed the movie, also directed the pilot. Richard Gibbs
, who is credited for the original music in the 1999 movie, also composed the theme music for the pilot. In addition, Larry Miller reprises his role as the overprotective father, Walter Stratford.
The pilot was shot at a high school in Tujunga, California. Due to budget constraints, future episodes were filmed at a soundstage in Santa Clarita, California
, with only occasional external shots in Tujunga.
Covington serves as the series show runner
, as well as an executive producer. He has stated that he wants the show "to feel like a John Hughes film every week." Junger has remained on board, and directed seven of the first 10 episodes of the series.
. Several critics praised the series for containing clever dialogue and appealing and rooted characters. Brian Lowry of Variety
described the show as "a solid roll for the cable network that was once an albatross around the neck of parent Disney
." One critic proclaimed the series as "best thing that ABC Family
has ever produced." Randee Dawn of The Hollywood Reporter
thought that the series "has genuine appeal."
Less favorable reviews came from Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times, who called the series "not very inventive," and The New York Post, whose mixed review concluded that the show is "silly, mindless fun" whose "actors are all terrific in that silly, mindless fun way that Disney teens tend to be."
Mike Hale from The New York Times named the show to his top ten in 2009, stating that "in the dog days of July," the sitcom "may have been the best thing on television."
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington
Carter Covington
Carter Covington is an American television show creator, writer, story editor and producer. He is known for his screenwriting on two television series which aired on the ABC Family network: Greek and 10 Things I Hate About You....
, the show is a half-hour, single camera
Single-camera setup
The single-camera setup, or single-camera mode of production, is a method of filmmaking and video production. A single camera—either motion picture camera or professional video camera—is employed on the set and each shot to make up a scene is taken individually...
series based on the 1999 film of the same name. It premiered on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 8 pm and brought in 1.60 million viewers, a record for a 30-minute comedy debut on the ABC Family network.
Following its initial 10-episode run, a second set of 10 episodes aired from March 29, 2010 to May 24, 2010. On April 29, executive producer Carter Covington announced on his Twitter account that the series had been canceled by ABC Family due to low ratings. He later revealed his intended storylines for the next season in an interview with Entertainment Weekly's Popwatch blog.
Plot
The series is based on the Shakespeare play The Taming of the ShrewThe Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1591.The play begins with a framing device, often referred to as the Induction, in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinker named Sly into believing he is actually a nobleman himself...
.
The Stratford sisters, Kat (Lindsey Shaw
Lindsey Shaw
Lindsey Marie Shaw is an American actress. She is known for her starring television roles as Jennifer "Moze" Ann Mosely on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and as Claire Tolchuck on Aliens in America.-Career:...
) and Bianca (Meaghan Jette Martin
Meaghan Jette Martin
Meaghan Jette Martin is an American actress and singer, who is known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam...
), have just moved from Ohio to California. As they start at their new school (Padua High), they have very different goals. It's clear that one sister wants to stand out and the other just wants to fit in. Kat is a cool, intelligent, strong-willed, forthright feminist who is looking to save the world and get out of school as fast as she can. When she meets the intense Patrick Verona (Ethan Peck
Ethan Peck
Ethan Gregory Peck is an American actor. He is best known for his work in the ABC Family network television series 10 Things I Hate About You, where he portrayed Patrick Verona, a role originated by Heath Ledger in the movie of the same name...
), sparks begin to fly. Bianca is a social butterfly whose main goal in life is to be popular, but when the head cheerleader makes her the mascot, she realizes she has a long way to go. As they start a bumpy year at Padua High, Kat and Bianca attempt to navigate the popular crowd, boys and their over-protective dad (Larry Miller
Larry Miller (actor)
Lawrence J. "Larry" Miller is an American actor, voice artist, comedian, podcaster, and columnist.-Early life:Miller was born in Valley Stream, New York, attended Valley Stream South High School graduating in 1971. He attended Amherst College...
). Bianca tries everything to be popular and become a cheerleader - although getting involved with the boyfriend (Chris Zylka
Chris Zylka
Chris Zylka is an American actor and model.Zylka was born Chris Settlemire in Warren, Ohio. He took his mother's maiden name as a stage name. Zylka began his career with a guest appearance on 90210 in 2008...
) of the most popular girl (Dana Davis
Dana Davis
Dana Davis is an American actress, most notable for playing Carmen Phillips on the TNT television series Franklin & Bash and Chastity Church on the ABC Family television series 10 Things I Hate About You.-Biography:...
) in school creates new challenges.
Development and production
In 2008, ABC Family announced their intention to create a comedy pilotTelevision pilot
A "television pilot" is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell the show to a television network. At the time of its inception, the pilot is meant to be the "testing ground" to see if a series will be possibly desired and successful and therefore a test episode of an...
based on the 1999 movie. The pilot was written by Carter Covington
Carter Covington
Carter Covington is an American television show creator, writer, story editor and producer. He is known for his screenwriting on two television series which aired on the ABC Family network: Greek and 10 Things I Hate About You....
, a self-professed fan of the original 1999 film. ABC Family green-lit the comedy in October 2008. In November 2008, casting was announced for the pilot, with production following that fall. In February 2009, the pilot was picked up when ABC Family ordered 9 additional episodes.
While Covington sought a "reimagined" adaptation, there are several connections between the pilot and movie, which gave the pilot the same feel. Gil Junger
Gil Junger
Gil Junger is an American director for Touchstone Pictures, most famous for 10 Things I Hate About You, his directorial film debut...
, who directed the movie, also directed the pilot. Richard Gibbs
Richard Gibbs
Richard “Ribbs” Gibbs is an American film composer and music producer whose credits include the films Sweet Hearts Dance, Dr...
, who is credited for the original music in the 1999 movie, also composed the theme music for the pilot. In addition, Larry Miller reprises his role as the overprotective father, Walter Stratford.
The pilot was shot at a high school in Tujunga, California. Due to budget constraints, future episodes were filmed at a soundstage in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, California, United States and the twenty-fourth largest city in the state of California. The 2010 US Census reported the city's population grew 16.7% from the year 2000 to 176,320 residents. It is located about northwest of downtown...
, with only occasional external shots in Tujunga.
Covington serves as the series show runner
Show runner
Showrunner is a term of art originating in the United States and Canadian television industry referring to the person who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a television seriesalthough such persons generally are credited as an executive producer...
, as well as an executive producer. He has stated that he wants the show "to feel like a John Hughes film every week." Junger has remained on board, and directed seven of the first 10 episodes of the series.
Main characters
- Lindsey ShawLindsey ShawLindsey Marie Shaw is an American actress. She is known for her starring television roles as Jennifer "Moze" Ann Mosely on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and as Claire Tolchuck on Aliens in America.-Career:...
as Katherina "Kat" Stratford: a high school junior and Bianca's older sister, Kat is a smart, strong-willed feminist with a sharp tongue. She has an independent mind and deep ethical beliefs. One of her long-time goals has been to go to college at Brown UniversityBrown UniversityBrown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
. She finds herself strangely drawn to Patrick. She is shown to be a compulsive overachiever as she broke into school just to take a test. She also tends to be insensitive to other people's feelings. - Meaghan Jette MartinMeaghan Jette MartinMeaghan Jette Martin is an American actress and singer, who is known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam...
as Bianca Stratford: A sophomore and Kat's little sister. Bianca will do anything to become popular and get a spot on the cheerleading squad. She is as vapid as could be and dates the aspiring-male-model football star. She is now learning that being popular is not as easy or simple as it seems. She is shown to be quite caring at times. - Larry MillerLarry Miller (actor)Lawrence J. "Larry" Miller is an American actor, voice artist, comedian, podcaster, and columnist.-Early life:Miller was born in Valley Stream, New York, attended Valley Stream South High School graduating in 1971. He attended Amherst College...
as Dr. Walter Stratford: the girls' very overprotective father. He is a gynecologist and widower. He is wary of teenage boys and often lectures his daughters about sex. His main rule is that Bianca doesn't date until Kat does. While normally serious, he does have a funny and loving side. He is the only cast member from the film to reprise his role in the series. - Ethan PeckEthan PeckEthan Gregory Peck is an American actor. He is best known for his work in the ABC Family network television series 10 Things I Hate About You, where he portrayed Patrick Verona, a role originated by Heath Ledger in the movie of the same name...
as Patrick Verona: also a junior, Patrick is a quiet, brooding loner who is often getting in trouble. He has a disturbingly deep voice. He is feared by most of the students including Mandella, Kat's only friend. He takes an interest in Kat. On the last episode, they are caught in bed together when Walter walks in on them. - Nicholas BraunNicholas BraunNicholas Joseph "Nick" Braun is an American actor.-Life and career:Braun was born in Bethpage, New York, the son of Elizabeth Lyle and actor Craig Braun...
as Cameron James: a sophomore, he is in love with Bianca from the first day he sees her, but he is awkward and inexperienced in the ways of dating. He begins dating Dawn, Bianca's best friend, though. - Dana DavisDana DavisDana Davis is an American actress, most notable for playing Carmen Phillips on the TNT television series Franklin & Bash and Chastity Church on the ABC Family television series 10 Things I Hate About You.-Biography:...
as Chastity Church: a sophomore and the most popular girl in the school. She is head cheerleader and comes from a wealthy family. Chastity's father is on the school board and she uses it to getting whatever she wants (she once even blackmailed her father). Chastity is very catty and swears a vendetta on Bianca after she steals Joey from her. In the last episode, she is dethroned her spot as head cheerleader because she threw a sponge at Bianca, during their car wash, causing Michelle to kick her off the squad. After this, she reveals to Bianca that she is transferring to another school. According to Covington, Davis had asked to leave the show after the episode in question.
Recurring characters
- Chris ZylkaChris ZylkaChris Zylka is an American actor and model.Zylka was born Chris Settlemire in Warren, Ohio. He took his mother's maiden name as a stage name. Zylka began his career with a guest appearance on 90210 in 2008...
as Joey Donner - Kyle KaplanKyle KaplanKyle Joseph Kaplan is an American actor.At the age of 13, Kaplan toured with Jim Henson's Bear and the Big Blue House Live! across the U.S. and United Kingdom for ten months. He also performed at the Los Angeles Stage Ovation Awards in 2004. He is a member of a comedy improvisation troupe in Los...
as Michael Bernstein - Ally MakiAlly MakiAllyson Matsumura, known as Ally Maki, is an American television and movie actress.- Career :Maki made a notable guest appearance on the series Bones as the androgynous Dr. Haru Tanaka. She appears in a short featurette on the Bones: Season 4 DVD entitled "Androgyny: Playing Haru Tanaka" where she...
as Dawn - Jolene PurdyJolene PurdyJolene Purdy is a movie and television actress based in the United States. She is half Japanese and half Caucasian Purdy starred as Cherita Chen in the 2001 film Donnie Darko...
as Mandella - Suzy NakamuraSuzy NakamuraSusan Aiko "Suzy" Nakamura is an American actress. She starred opposite Ted Danson in the ABC sitcom Help Me Help You. Nakamura has also had many guest appearances on American sitcoms such as According to Jim, Half and Half, 8 Simple Rules, Curb Your Enthusiasm and How I Met Your Mother and had a...
as Principal Holland - Leslie GrossmanLeslie GrossmanLeslie Erin Grossman is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as Mary Cherry on the television series Popular and as Lauren in What I Like About You.-Early life and education:...
as Ms. Darlene Tharpe - Barret SwatekBarret SwatekBarret Swatek is an American actress and comedian who has appeared in movies such as The Forty Year Old Virgin, Lethal Weapon 4, and On Edge. She has also appeared in TV shows such as American Dad, Just Shoot Me, and currently recurs as hilarious teacher Ms. Sommers on10 Things I Hate About You...
as Ms. Somers - Jack Salvatore Jr.Jack Salvatore Jr.Jack Salvatore, Jr. is an American actor.-Career:Salvatore appeared in the 2001 film Donnie Darko and has guest starred in several television shows, including Judging Amy, That '70s Show, and Still Standing...
as Brad - Justin LeeJustin Lee (actor)Justin Lee is a Korean-American actor known for his role as Annyong Bluth in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development.-Early life:...
as Charlie Woo - Cody McMainsCody McMainsCody McMains is an American film and television actor, best known for playing Mitch Briggs in Not Another Teen Movie....
as Keith - Ashley Jackson as Tabitha Cook
- Benjamin StoneBenjamin Stone (actor)Benjamin Stone was born in Kingston, Surrey. He has a twin sister. He is known for playing Alek in The Nine Lives of Chloe King, and William "Blank" Blankenship in the series 10 Things I Hate About You. He is also known for being a voice actor in four of the Harry Potter video games.- Filmography...
as William "Blank" Blankenship - Allie GoninoAllie GoninoAlyssa Jean "Allie" Gonino is an American actress and singer. She is best known for regular role as Laurel Mercer on The Lying Game and her recurring role as Michelle on 10 Things I Hate About You, both being ABC Family series. Gonino was also member of the American girl group "The Stunners".-Life...
as Michelle
Reception
10 Things has received a score of 67 out of 100 from review aggregator MetacriticMetacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
. Several critics praised the series for containing clever dialogue and appealing and rooted characters. Brian Lowry of Variety
Variety (magazine)
Variety is an American weekly entertainment-trade magazine founded in New York City, New York, in 1905 by Sime Silverman. With the rise of the importance of the motion-picture industry, Daily Variety, a daily edition based in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Silverman in 1933. In 1998, the...
described the show as "a solid roll for the cable network that was once an albatross around the neck of parent Disney
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
." One critic proclaimed the series as "best thing that ABC Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
has ever produced." Randee Dawn of The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Formerly a daily trade magazine, The Hollywood Reporter re-launched in late 2010 as a unique hybrid publication serving the entertainment industry and a consumer audience...
thought that the series "has genuine appeal."
Less favorable reviews came from Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times, who called the series "not very inventive," and The New York Post, whose mixed review concluded that the show is "silly, mindless fun" whose "actors are all terrific in that silly, mindless fun way that Disney teens tend to be."
Mike Hale from The New York Times named the show to his top ten in 2009, stating that "in the dog days of July," the sitcom "may have been the best thing on television."
Awards
| Awards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Nominated Work |
| 2010 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Comedy or Drama) | Meaghan Martin | |
Episodes
| # Episodes | Timeslot | Season Premiere – Viewers | Season Finale – Viewers | Average Viewers (in millions) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | style="background:#F9F9F9;font-size:11px;font-weight:normal;text-align:left;line-height:110%" > Monday 8:00 PM (2010) | |
|
1.07 |
DVD releases
| DVD Title | Region 1 | Discs | Episodes | Extras | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Things I Hate About You: Volume One | January 12, 2010 | 2 | 1–10 | Audio Commentaries; Bloopers; a "Backstage Pass" Featurette (Behind the scenes with Meaghan and Lindsey); Pilot Episode of Make It or Break It | ABC Studios |
| 10 Things I Hate About You: Season One, Vol. 2 | September 20, 2011 | 3 | 11-20 | Extended Scenes, Rap Video, Joey’s Make-up Transformation | Shout! Factory Shout! Factory Shout! Factory is an entertainment company founded in 2003 that was started by Richard Foos , Bob Emmer and Garson Foos initially as a specialty music label... |
International release
| Country / Region | Network(s) | Series premiere | Series Title in Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Family ABC Family ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company... |
July 7, 2009 | 10 Things I Hate About You | |
| FOX8 FOX8 Fox8 is an Australian cable and satellite channel available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television's subscription platforms... |
May 2, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You | |
 Canada |
YTV | March 19, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 Germany |
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October 12,2011 | 10 Dinge die ich an dir hasse |
 Hungary |
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July 9, 2010 | 10 dolog amit utálok benned |
 Italy |
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January 16, 2010 | 10 cose che odio di te |
| MTV Italy MTV Italy MTV Italy is the Italian speaking version of the popular 24 hour music and youth entertainment channel. Unlike its counterparts elsewhere in Europe, MTV Italia is a national channel available free-to-air on terrestrial television since September 1, 1997 and available on digital terrestrial... |
April 15, 2010 | ||
 Republic of Ireland |
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September, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 Japan |
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October 3, 2010 | 恋のからさわぎ |
 Philippines |
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March 8, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 South Africa |
VUZU TV | March 8, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 Saudi Arabia |
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March 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
| Fiver | September 23, 2009 | 10 Things I Hate About You | |
 Albania |
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10 Gjerat qe s'me pelqejne tek ty | |
 Brazil |
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January, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 New Zealand |
TV2 | April 25, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 Mexico |
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May 4, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 Malaysia |
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July 1, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 Thailand |
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July 20, 2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You |
 Israel |
Yes Next Yes Drama | September 12, 2010 | 10 דברים שאני שונאת אצלך |
 Spain |
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October, 2010 | 10 Razones para Odiarte |
 Poland |
AXN Poland | August 6, 2011 | Zakochana złośnica |
| Disney Channel | Fall 2011 | 10 Things I Hate About You | |
 Kingdom of Romania |
AXN Romania | 2011 | 10 lucruri urasc la tine |