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It's Bruno!

{{short description|American Netflix comedy drama}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}

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| genre = Comedy

| creator = Solvan Naim

| starring = {{Plainlist|

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| composer = Chris Hierro

| country = United States

| language = English

| num_seasons = 1

| num_episodes = 8

| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|

  • Solvan Naim

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| producer = {{Plainlist|

  • Molly Conners
  • Amanda Bowers
  • Vincent Morano

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| cinematography = Seamus Tierney

| camera = Single-camera

| editor = Ryan McIlraith

| runtime = 12–21 minutes

| company = {{Plainlist|

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| network = Netflix

| released = {{Start date|2019|05|17}}

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It's Bruno! is an American comedy television series created by Solvan Naim that premiered on Netflix on May 17, 2019. The series stars Naim, Rob Morgan and Shakira Barrera. It's Bruno! follows the story of "a man and his beloved puggle dog, Bruno, as they stroll through the streets of Bushwick, Brooklyn."{{cite web|date=April 12, 2019|title=It's Bruno! Premieres on Netflix May 17|url=https://www.stage13.com/2019/04/12/its-bruno-premieres-on-netflix/|access-date=April 21, 2019|work=Stage 13}} Bruno stars as himself, while Bruno's owner Malcolm is played by Naim.

In 2019, the series was nominated for Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series at the 71st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2019/outstanding-short-form-comedy-or-drama-series|title=Nominees/Winners|website=Television Academy|language=en|access-date=2019-07-16}}

Cast and characters

  • Bruno as himself
  • Solvan Naim as Malcolm Bartello
  • Rob Morgan as Harvey
  • Shakira Barrera as Lulu
  • Johnnie Mae as Maureen
  • Joe Perrino as Mario
  • Donnell Rawlings as Carl
  • Eden Marryshow as Chris
  • Jade Eshete as Rosa
  • Sam Eliad as Charlie
  • Omar Scroggins as TJ
  • Adriane Lenox as Jizzel
  • Kathiamarice Lopez as Leslie
  • Devale Ellis as Nelson
  • Eddie J. Hernandez as Billy Bailando
  • Anthony L. Fernandez as Barry
  • Anthony Valderrama as Cuban Tone
  • Katie Rich as Ranger Debecki
  • David Lee Denny, Jr. as Parent #1

Episodes

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| Title = Operation Turkey Meat

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| Title = Sh*t and Run

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| Title = An Angie Is Born

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| EpisodeNumber = 4

| Title = Lovely Lulu

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| WrittenBy = Solvan Naim

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| EpisodeNumber = 5

| Title = War of the Walkers

| DirectedBy = Solvan Naim

| WrittenBy = Solvan Naim and David Ebert

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| EpisodeNumber = 6

| Title = Rock Bottom

| DirectedBy = Solvan Naim

| WrittenBy = Solvan Naim and David Ebert

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| EpisodeNumber = 7

| Title = Ranger Danger

| DirectedBy = Solvan Naim

| WrittenBy = Solvan Naim and David Ebert

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 8

| Title = Welcome Bruno

| DirectedBy = Solvan Naim

| WrittenBy = Solvan Naim and David Ebert

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Production

=Development=

On April 11, 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for an eight-episode first season.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/netflix-orders-its-bruno-man-and-dog-comedy-series-from-solvan-slick-naim-1202593201/|title=Netflix Orders 'It's Bruno!' Man-And-Dog Comedy Series From Solvan "Slick" Naim|last=Petski|first=Denise|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=April 11, 2019|access-date=April 22, 2019}} The series was created by Solvan Naim, who stars and executive produces. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Stage 13, SLI Entertainment and Phiphen Pictures.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/its-bruno-star-solvan-slick-naim-on-late-mentor-john-singleton-1203210583/|title=Solvan 'Slick' Naim on Working With His Dog for Netflix Series 'It's Bruno' and Late Mentor John Singleton|last=Jackson|first=Angelique|work=Variety|date=May 10, 2019|access-date=May 11, 2019}}

=Casting=

Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that Solvan Naim, Rob Morgan and Shakira Barrera would star in the series.

=Filming=

Principal photography for the first season took place in Ridgewood, Queens, New York in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/bruno-season-1-netflix-release-date-plot-cast-trailer/|title='It's Bruno' Season 1: Netflix Release Date, Plot, Cast & Trailer|last=Robinson|first=Jacob|work=What's On Netflix|date=May 8, 2019|access-date=May 9, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2019/05/solvan-slick-naim-its-bruno-netflix|title=Meet Solvan "Slick" Naim, Filmmaker And Musician Making Waves In Hollywood|last=Rosario|first=Richy|work=Vibe|date=May 30, 2019|access-date=May 31, 2019}}

Reception

=Critical response=

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating for the first season with an average rating of 7.5/10, based on 5 reviews.{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/its_bruno/s01 |title=It's Bruno!: Season 1 (2019) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |publisher=Fandango |access-date=August 27, 2019}}

Release

= Marketing =

On May 3, 2019, the official trailer for the series was released.{{cite web|url=https://news.newonnetflix.info/news/its-bruno-see-the-trailer-for-new-comedy-series-about-a-man-with-a-dog/|title=It's Bruno! See the Trailer for New Comedy Series About a Man with a Dog|work=New on Netflix|date=May 3, 2019|access-date=May 3, 2019}}

References

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External links

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  • {{IMDb title|tt10186846}}

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Category:2010s American comedy-drama television series

Category:2019 American television series debuts

Category:American English-language television shows

Category:Netflix television dramas

Category:Television shows set in New York City