Produced by actor/comic Mike O’Malley, “Survivor’s Remorse” (which refers to the title character’s guilt at having escaped his modest upbringing) continues to mine the funnier aspects of Cam’s superstardom without ever showing him on the court, essentially pulling back the curtain on everything that happens to an National Basketball Association star when the world isn’t watching him.
Returning tonight for its second season on STARZ, SURVIVOR’S REMORSE is a half-hour dramedy centered on the close-knit family of a young man who finds overnight fame and fortune after being signed to play pro basketball for a team in Atlanta. It was a solid character to play. Erica Ash co-stars as Mary Charles Calloway, Cam’s overprotective and volatile big sister affectionately known as “M-Chuck”.
Jessie T. Usher, who is slated to star in “Independence Day 2”, spoke to the Banner about his role as Cam, the chemistry on set and what season two holds for the Calloway family.
In the first episode, Missy decides to “go natural” by not using relaxer in her curly hair.
Cassie is famous for her killer French toast-so much so that it’s one of Cam’s favorite meals.
Ash praises “Survivor’s Remorse” for not shying away from that dysfunction. She isn’t afraid to put her kids in check whenever they start acting up. In addition to her ideal comedic timing, we also get to occasionally see the softer side of Cassie, as well as the fierce family woman who manages to ride for the cause, without sacrificing herself. Was it easy for everyone to come together on this new project? “It’s important for us to do that because it allows us to reach a lot more people”. On other shows where we see black characters who are well-off or wealthy, it is often presented as a mere fact, without much complication. She knows all about the historically black golf clubs Reggie needs to join and she also functions as his business partner.
The first season dealt with a variety of subjects. They’re in the midst of a conflict that gets complicated by Missy’s background and even though it’s not the dominant issue, it’s one strong example of this show’s ability to centralize the women and focus on their uniqueness, further highlighting them among the prototypical TV storylines for women.
Season one finds Cam and Reggie having to confront the challenges of supporting his family, as well as contend with the notoriety and the responsibility of being a high-profile athlete. In the season finale, she opens up about a man from her past (a fellow she fell in love with while studying overseas in Spain-we’ve all been there).