Buying Beverly Hills

Buying Beverly Hills
GenreReality television
Starring
  • Mauricio Umansky
  • Farrah Brittany
  • Alexia Umansky
  • Sophia Umansky
  • Sonika Vaid
  • Santiago Arana
  • Ben Belack
  • Joey Ben-Zvi
  • Jon Grauman
  • Brandon Graves
  • Allie Lutz Rosenberger
  • Melissa Platt
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Brent Montgomery
  • Justin W. Hochberg
  • Adam Sher
  • Michael Call
  • Steven Drieu
  • Deanna Markoff
  • Sara Chamberlain
Production locations
Editors
  • Mac Caudill
  • Dan Zimmerman
  • John Longino
  • Aleks Dankers
  • Ben States
  • Jack Alvino
Running time33–51 minutes
Production companies
  • ITV America
  • Just Entertainment
  • Wheelhouse Entertainment
  • Spoke Studios
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseNovember 4, 2022 (2022-11-04) –
March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)

Buying Beverly Hills is an American television series on Netflix.[1] The first season premiered in 2022. The unscripted series focuses on Mauricio Umansky and his staff at The Agency RE.[2][3][4] In August 2024, it was confirmed that the series was canceled after two seasons.[5]

Overview

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Season 1

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The official trailer for the debut season was released on October 7, 2022.[6] Season one was released on Netflix on November 4, 2022.[7] The original cast consisted of Mauricio Umansky, Farrah Brittany, Alexia Umansky, Sonika Vaid, Santiago Arana, Ben Belack, Joey Ben-Zvi, Jon Grauman, Brandon Graves, Allie Lutz Rosenberger, and Melissa Platt.[8]

Season 2

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On April 10, 2023, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.[9] The second season wrapped filming on July 15.[10] Agents Zach Goldsmith, Michelle Schwartz, and Umansky's daughter Sophia Umansky were added to the main cast.[11] They also cover the day the news broke of Mauricio Umansky and Kyle Richards split, and the aftermath with the family.[12]

Cast

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  • Mauricio Umansky, founder and owner[13]
  • Farrah Brittany, senior agent and Mauricio's stepdaughter[13]
  • Alexia Umansky, junior agent, and Mauricio's daughter[13]
  • Sonika Vaid, junior agent, Grauman team[13]
  • Santiago Arana, senior agent[13]
  • Ben Belack, senior agent[13]
  • Joey Ben-Zvi, junior agent, Umansky team[13]
  • Jon Grauman, senior agent[13]
  • Brandon Graves, junior agent, Grauman team[13]
  • Allie Lutz Rosenberger, senior agent[13]
  • Melissa Platt, senior agent[13]
  • Adam Rosenfield, Principal, Grauman Rosenfeld Group (season 2; recurring, season 1)[14]
  • Kyle Richards, Mauricio's ex-wife (guest, season 1; recurring, season 2)[11]
  • Sophia Umansky, prospective agent on the Umansky team and Mauricio's daughter (season 2)[14]
  • Zach Goldsmith, Director, Estate Division (season 2)[14]
  • Michelle Schwartz, Managing Partner, Sherman Oaks, Studio City & Calabasas (season 2)[14]

Episodes

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Series overview

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Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
210March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)

Season 1 (2022)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date [15]
11"Family Dynasty"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Alexia steps up to sell the family home but fails to impress Allie when she bungles a showing; Joey apprentices with veteran agent Ben.
22"Friend or Foe"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Brandon and Sonika can't close the deal at a practise open house; Alexia stumbles through another showing, which draws a harsh evaluation from Melissa.
33"Flames and Games"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Joey struggles to land his aunt's gem of a listing, causing Mauricio to step in; Alexia confronts Melissa about feeling betrayed.
44"Best Offers"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Before an open house, Jon gives Brandon a pep talk about having confidence; Farrah finds the courage to talk to her partner about their future.
55"Farrahween"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
At an over-the-top Halloween party, Sonika confronts her boyfriend about his past with another agent; Ben gets a tempting offer from a rival agency.
66"Who's Going With Me?"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Brandon admits to Alexia why people at The Agency treat her differently; Sonika and Kevin try to repair their relationship, as do Ben and Joey.
77"Love, Leads, and Loyalty"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Alexis throws an influencer-filled open house that impresses her coworkers; Farrah challenges Mauricio on an unfair commission split.
88"The Next CEO"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Jon secures The Agency's biggest-ever listing, a house worth US$139 million; Mauricio announces that the family business is about to get a little bigger.

Season 2 (2024)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date [16]
91"Everything Changes"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Sophia Umansky joins the team, putting a few agents on edge; Mauricio opens up about his struggles with Kyle; Joey undermines Alexia on a $28 million property.
102"Not Everyone's Going to Make It"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Agency represents a Botched doctor's home in a high-stakes auction; Sonika receives some bad news at work; a flashy competitor courts Zach.
113"Roasted and Burned"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Brandon confronts Ben over his Instagram snub; Alexia and Sophia use their internet savvy for a $150 thousand-per-month rental; Zach cracks a joke that bombs.
124"Queen of the Valley"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
An open house for an NBA player gets awkward; Sophia shadows Zach while touring a house rich in Hollywood history; Alexia nervously teams up with Michelle.
135"Umanskys Always Win"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Umanskys' pickleball tournament stirs up drama; the crew heads to Miami for a jaw-dropping listing; Farrah's love life becomes office gossip.
146"Business Suicide"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
In Miami, Farrah confronts Melissa; back in Los Angeles, Alexia teams up with Tyler as Michelle raises doubts about the Umansky daughters taking over The Agency.
157"No Loyalty"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Busy schedules strain Kyle and Mauricio's marriage; Santiago puts Zach on the spot; Farrah, Alexia and Michelle have a showdown at an open house.
168"Breaking News"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Umanskys travel to Aspen, Colo., where news about Kyle and Mauricio rattles the family; in Los Angeles, Ben and Tyler bounce back after the Sierra Mar listing.
179"I Don't Want to Lose You"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The agents join the Umanskys in Aspen, Colo.; Zach's loyalty is questioned, and Joey gets called out; Mauricio meets with Michelle to discuss her bold comments.
1810"Mergers & Separations"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Sonika raises issues with Brandon about Kevin's home; Zach makes a major career decision; Mauricio considers the future of his family and business.

References

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  2. ^ Zaflow, Zina (2024-04-02). "Buying Beverly Hills Season 3: Latest News & Everything We Know". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  3. ^ Moylan, Brian (2024-03-27). "Everything We Learned From Buying Beverly Hills About Kyle and Mauricio's Split". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  4. ^ Tinoco, Armando (2024-03-12). "Paris Hilton Blasts Mauricio Umansky After Netflix's 'Buying Beverly Hills' Teaser Reveals Real Reason In Rift From Hilton Family". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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  6. ^ Buying Beverly Hills, YouTube, October 7, 2022, retrieved November 18, 2023
  7. ^ Romero, Ariana (October 17, 2022). "Everything You Need to Know About 'Buying Beverly Hills' Season 1". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  8. ^ Romero, Ariana (October 14, 2022). "Meet the Glam Agents Tasked with 'Buying Beverly Hills' (and Selling It)". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  9. ^ White, Peter (April 10, 2023). "'Buying Beverly Hills' Renewed At Netflix For Season 2". Deadline. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  10. ^ Tinoco, Armando (July 15, 2023). "Netflix's 'Buying Beverly Hills' Season 2 Wraps Filming". Deadline. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Buying Beverly Hills Season 2 Corners the Market on Family Drama". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  12. ^ Walsh, Savannah (2024-03-22). "How 'Buying Beverly Hills' Got the Exclusive on Kyle and Mauricio's Shocking Split". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Jansen-Mount, Sarah (November 21, 2022). "Meet the Cast of Buying Beverly Hills". The Agency RE. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  14. ^ a b c d Jansen-Mount, Sarah (2024-04-05). "Meet the Cast of Buying Beverly Hills Season 2". www.theagencyre.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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