Caught (web series)

Caught
Genre
Created byDeStorm Power
Directed byDeStorm Power
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes34
Production
Running time1–5 minutes
Original release
Network
ReleaseApril 9, 2017 (2017-04-09) –
present

Caught (also known as Caught Series, or Caught the Series) is a musical-comedy web series created by DeStorm Power. Beginning in 2017, the first season of the series consists of 20 1-minute videos, telling the story of the aftermath of a man's girlfriend unexpectedly arriving home while his sidechick is in their bed. Released weekly through Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, the series quickly went viral, amassing millions of views per episode.

The songs from the first season were released as an album, and an 8-episode second season was released in 2018 through the Zeus Network.[1] A 6-episode third season, called Caught Series: Secrets, began in 2023, being released on social media.

Production

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DeStorm Power created Caught as a way of making "something fresh and original for my fanbase." Power was influenced by R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet series, particularly how the series kept fans' attention for each installment.[2]

Cast

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Season 1

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Main

Recurring

Season 2

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Guests

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
120April 9, 2017 (2017-04-09)August 19, 2017 (2017-08-19)
28July 13, 2018 (2018-07-13)
36August 22, 2023 (2023-08-22)September 24, 2023 (2023-09-24)

Music

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Caught Series
Soundtrack album by
ReleasedAugust 17, 2017 (2017-08-17)
GenreSoundtrack
Length21:13
LabelWuz Up World Inc.
ProducerOwen Hill Jr.

All of the songs in first season were written and performed by DeStorm Power, and produced by Owen Hill Jr. On August 17, 2017, an album of the first season's songs was released.

Awards

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Season 1

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2017 Streamy Awards Acting in a Drama Won [3]
Ensemble Cast Nominated
Drama Series Nominated
Writing Won
2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series Nominated [4]

Season 2

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2018 Streamy Awards Acting in a Drama Nominated [5]
Ensemble Cast Nominated
Drama Series Nominated
Writing Won

References

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  1. ^ Chmielewski, Dawn C. (June 28, 2018). "Zeus Unveils Launch Series, Including Original Shows From Social Media Phenom Lil Tay And 'America's Top Model' Alum Don Benjamin". Deadline. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Gutelle, Sam (June 30, 2017). "DeStorm Power's Take On 'Trapped In The Closet' Gets More Than 10 Million Views Per Episode". Tubefilter. Archived from the original on July 11, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "7th Annual Winners". Streamys. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "DeStorm Power: Awards & Nominations". Emmys. Television Academy. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Schaffstall, Katherine (October 22, 2018). "Streamy Awards 2018: Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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