Recovery Road (TV series)

Recovery Road (TV series) title

Recovery Road is an American teen drama television series based on the young adult novel of the same name by Blake Nelson. The series was developed by Bert V. Royal and Karen DiConcetto, and it premiered on Freeform on January 25, 2016. The show focuses on the life of a teenage girl dealing with addiction and her journey towards recovery.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The series follows Maddie Graham, a high school student who struggles with addiction. After being confronted by her school guidance counselor, she is given the choice between expulsion and rehab. Maddie chooses to live in a sober living facility, where she meets other recovering addicts and begins her path to sobriety. The show explores themes of addiction, recovery, and the challenges of maintaining sobriety while dealing with the pressures of teenage life.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Jessica Sula as Maddie Graham
Sebastian de Souza as Wes Stewart
Alexis Carra as Cynthia McDermott
Daniel Franzese as Vern Testaverde
Kyla Pratt as Trish Collins
David Witts as Craig Weiner
Lindsay Pearce as Rebecca Granger
Sharon Leal as Charlotte Graham

Production[edit | edit source]

The series was ordered by Freeform in December 2014. The pilot episode was directed by Lawrence Trilling. The show was produced by Pilgrim Studios and Craig Piligian served as an executive producer.

Episodes[edit | edit source]

Recovery Road consists of one season with a total of 10 episodes. Each episode delves into the personal struggles and growth of the characters as they navigate their way through recovery.

Reception[edit | edit source]

The series received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its realistic portrayal of addiction and recovery, others felt that it fell into typical teen drama tropes. Despite its critical reception, the show garnered a dedicated fanbase.

Cancellation[edit | edit source]

On May 13, 2016, Freeform announced that Recovery Road would not be renewed for a second season. The decision was met with disappointment from fans who had hoped to see more of Maddie's journey.

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