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  • Feb 1, 2017
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  • Feb 1, 2017
The Quad

Summary The drama series focuses on new Georgia A&M University president Eva Fletcher (Anika Noni Rose) as she deals with staffers such as band director Cecil Diamond (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) and the incoming freshman class that includes Eva's daughter (Jazz Raycole), a rapper named Cedric (Peyton Alex Smith), saxophonist Noni (Zoe Renee), and wh...

Created By: Felicia D. Henderson, Charles Holland

  • BET
  • Feb 1, 2017
  • BET
  • Feb 1, 2017
The Quad
Season 1
Season Premiere: Feb 1, 2017
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
70
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 10 User Ratings
5.0
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Summary The drama series focuses on new Georgia A&M University president Eva Fletcher (Anika Noni Rose) as she deals with staffers such as band director Cecil Diamond (Ruben Santiago-Hudson) and the incoming freshman class that includes Eva's daughter (Jazz Raycole), a rapper named Cedric (Peyton Alex Smith), saxophonist Noni (Zoe Renee), and wh...

Created By: Felicia D. Henderson, Charles Holland

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Episode 0 • Feb 1, 2017 • 1 h 22 m
Pilot
"The Quad" follows the ambitious yet secretive life of Dr. Eva Fletcher, the newly elected president of Georgia A&M University, a prestigious HBCU where everyone is looking to make a name for themselves.
Episode 1 • Feb 8, 2017 • 41 m
Elevators
Episode 2 • Feb 14, 2017 • 41 m
#InvisibleMan
After giving Jason an ultimatum, Eva gets an unexpected overture. Sydney starts a new gig. Cedric is released from jail, hypnotized by guilt and remorse. Noni is tasked with a difficult challenge.
Episode 3 • Feb 22, 2017 • 40 m
#ThingsFallApart
Eva makes Cedric an offer he can't refuse; Cecil Diamond receives harrowing news; an ominous Twitter feed rocks GAMU's campus; Noni gets advice from an unlikely ally; Sydney makes a chilling discovery.
Episode 4 • Mar 1, 2017 • 41 m
#Quicksand
President Eva Fletcher tracks the identity of the students in the leaked security video and lays down the law about rape culture on campus. A distraught Sydney struggles to cope with her personal life.
Episode 5 • Mar 8, 2017 • 41 m
#MuleBone
On the heels of Sydney's rape allegation, President Eva Fletcher and Coach Hardwick hear different sides of the story in search of the truth. BoJohn makes a bold play that backfires in his face.
Episode 6 • Mar 15, 2017 • 41 m
#GoTellItOnTheMountain
Cecil Diamond tries to make amends with his sister before Battle of the Bands. Dr. Eva Fletcher faces an ugly spousal support battle with Derek. Noni runs into more band trouble.
Episode 7 • Mar 22, 2017 • 41 m
#TheirEyesWereWatchingGod
Cedric gets a visitor from Chicago that shakes his whole world. BoJohn and Junior take a class experiment too far. Cecil Diamond comes face to face with the reality of his health. Eva brings Sydney back to GAMU.
Episode 8 • Mar 29, 2017 • 41 m
#TheCagedBirdSings

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Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
70
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Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
70
67% Positive
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33% Mixed
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80
Jan 31, 2017
The Quad features some strong performances and isn’t afraid to plunge enthusiastically into the genre of nighttime soap opera.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
80
Jan 31, 2017
Realistic it's not, though it's most certainly compelling (and sometimes more) thanks to a game cast and some propulsive, pointed storytelling.
By Keith Uhlich FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 31, 2017
College-set shows are nothing new, but The Quad proves there is still fertile ground to explore in terms of original storylines and drama, with the series serving up both with no problem. The show may not make you want to go back to school, but it’s certainly worth dropping in on once a week.
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70
Jan 31, 2017
With just the pilot available for review, we’ll have to wait and see how Ms. Henderson and her fellow producers develop the potentially entertaining and provocative situations they’ve set up. In the meantime, it should be fun to watch Ms. Rose, who’s like a more human version of Kerry Washington in “Scandal,” and Mr. Santiago-Hudson.
By Mike Hale FULL REVIEW
60
Feb 1, 2017
In a way that can only be described as Rhimesian, The Quad burns through outrageous plot twists with a breezy disregard for plausibility. The series lacks the polish or stylistic panache of a “Scandal,” and its rougher edges can make some of the more outlandish narrative turns--think murder, assault and blackmail--seem both clunky and decidedly absurd.
By Meredith Blake FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 31, 2017
The show earns points in its attempts to tackle hard conversations on race. But the writing makes the well-intentioned themes seem heavy-handed and devoid of nuance, despite great performances by newcomer Smith.
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