"Battleground" (2012) TV series 2012-

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

14 February 2012 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

A workplace dramedy that goes behind-the-scenes with an unruly group of campaign workers and volunteers living life on the campaign trail.

Cast

Jack De Sena	...	Cole Graner (13 episodes, 2012)
Meighan Gerachis	...	Deirdre Samuels (13 episodes, 2012)
Alison Haislip	...	Ali Laurents (13 episodes, 2012)
Jay Hayden	...	Chris 'Tak' Davis (13 episodes, 2012)
Jordan T. Maxwell	...	Jordan T. Mosley (13 episodes, 2012)
Lindsey Payne	...	Lindsey Cutter (13 episodes, 2012)
Teri Reeves	...	KJ Jameson (13 episodes, 2012)
Ben Samuel	...	Ben Werner (13 episodes, 2012)
John Kishline	...	Jack Makers (11 episodes, 2012)
Matt Corboy	...	Michael Corboy (10 episodes, 2012)

Series Directed by
J.D. Walsh		(2 episodes, 2012)

Series Writing credits
Scott Cushman		(2 episodes, 2012)
Elizabeth Triplett		(2 episodes, 2012)

Series Produced by
Jared Parsons	....	producer (13 episodes, 2012)
Elizabeth Triplett	....	co-producer / producer (13 episodes, 2012)
Hagai Shaham	....	executive producer (12 episodes, 2012)
J.D. Walsh	....	executive producer (12 episodes, 2012)
Marc Webb	....	executive producer (12 episodes, 2012)

Series Original Music by
Rob Simonsen		(13 episodes, 2012)

Series Cinematography by
Jeffrey Waldron		(13 episodes, 2012)

Series Film Editing by
Rod Dean		(3 episodes, 2012)
Seth Flaum		(2 episodes, 2012)
Terry Kelley		(2 episodes, 2012)

Series Casting by
Jeffrey Gafner		(12 episodes, 2012)

Series Production Design by
Chloe Arbiture		(13 episodes, 2012)

Series Set Decoration by
Heather Oglesby		(13 episodes, 2012)

Series Costume Design by
Mallory Sabian		(13 episodes, 2012)

Series Makeup Department
Jillian Erickson	....	key makeup artist (13 episodes, 2012)
Jennifer Lee Johnson	....	key hair stylist (13 episodes, 2012)

Series Production Management
Cynthia Graner	....	production manager (13 episodes, 2012)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Dylan Matlock	....	second assistant director (13 episodes, 2012)
Tim Olsen	....	second unit director (13 episodes, 2012)
T.K. Shom	....	first assistant director (13 episodes, 2012)

Series Art Department
Genesee Spridco	....	property master (13 episodes, 2012)

Series Sound Department
Brett Butler	....	sound mixer (13 episodes, 2012)
James A. Moore	....	sound re-recording mixer (13 episodes, 2012)
Daniel Szafranek	....	sound mixer (13 episodes, 2012)
Phil Vo	....	sound re-recording mixer (13 episodes, 2012)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Adam Binder	....	grip (13 episodes, 2012)
Jim Bugge	....	grip (13 episodes, 2012)
Justin Cameron	....	first assistant camera: a camera / camera operator / ... (13 episodes, 2012)
Cory Reed	....	gaffer (13 episodes, 2012)
Randy Lee	....	digital imaging technician (12 episodes, 2012)
Jeff Powers	....	camera operator (12 episodes, 2012)

Series Casting Department
Theresa Boyeson	....	additional casting (12 episodes, 2012)

Series Editorial Department
Jim Bugge	....	second unit editor (13 episodes, 2012)
Melanie Killingsworth	....	assistant editor (13 episodes, 2012)
Jeffrey Reid	....	colorist (13 episodes, 2012)
Jen Ruvalcaba	....	colorist (2 episodes, 2012)

Series Music Department
Battleground	....	orchestrator (13 episodes, 2012)
Duncan Blickenstaff	....	composer: additional music (13 episodes, 2012)
Satoshi Mark Noguchi	....	score mixer (2 episodes, 2012)

Series Other crew
Francesca Brumm	....	production assistant (13 episodes, 2012)
John Hermann	....	location manager / production coordinator (13 episodes, 2012)
Betsy Kuehn	....	script supervisor (13 episodes, 2012)
William J. Olsen	....	production assistant (13 episodes, 2012)
Mary Ann Raemisch	....	production assistant (10 episodes, 2012)

Series Thanks
Mason Flink	....	special thanks (13 episodes, 2012)
Charlotte Koh	....	special thanks (13 episodes, 2012)

Distributors

• Hulu (2012) (Japan) (video) (vod)
• Hulu (2012) (USA) (TV) (internet)

Other Companies

• Brite Blue Spot  EPK

Runtime:

22 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Such a fun show!

I can't seem to find a way to rate this series, so I guess I have to write a review instead. If you ever enjoyed The Office or similar shows, you'll really enjoy this one. I was really surprised by how well done this show really is. The acting has to be top notch to carry a viewer's interest in a program like this because virtually all of the "action" is dialogue between the characters. I immediately fell in love with Ben and Ali's characters. (And yes, I do mean Ali and not Lindsay. Her interactions with Jordan are priceless.) Even Tak was compelling to watch, as his character is complicated, even if only likable at certain times. It honestly doesn't feel like you're watching something cheaper or of less quality than a show that is made for television. If it had aired on NBC instead of Hulu, it would have gotten a LOT more buzz. If you have a few hours, you can watch the entire first season in an afternoon and it's definitely worth it. Do not miss this one!

I really hope it comes back for another season because there are still some questions I'd really like resolved.