Justin Bieber: Seasons
{{short description|2020 docu-series starring Justin Bieber}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = Justin Bieber - Seasons.png
| genre = Documentary
| director = Michael D. Ratner
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Justin Bieber
- Hailey Bieber
- Scooter Braun
- Allison Kaye
- Ryan Good
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| language = English
| num_episodes = 10
| executive_producer = {{plainlist|
- Justin Bieber
- Scooter Braun
- Allison Kaye
- Scott Manson
- Michael D. Ratner
- Scott Ratner
- Kfir Goldberg
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| producer = Marc Ambrose
| cinematography = Michael Dwyer
| editor = {{plainlist|
- Paul Little
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| runtime = 8–15 minutes
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| network = YouTube Premium
| first_aired = {{Start date|2020|01|27}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2020|02|25}}
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Justin Bieber: Seasons is a 2020 American YouTube docu-series about Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It details his return to music and his personal struggles, including health issues such as battling Lyme disease, and overcoming mental stress and drug addiction.{{Cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/pdominguez/justin-bieber-youtube-documentary-seasons-review|title=Justin Bieber's New Documentary Series Doesn't Have Much To Say|website=BuzzFeed News|date=January 27, 2020 |language=en|access-date=2020-01-28}} It is directed and executive produced by OBB Pictures' Michael D. Ratner.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/justin-bieber-seasons-documentary-youtube-942456/|title=Justin Bieber's 'Seasons': How Director Michael Ratner Made 'Real-Time' Docuseries|last=Spanos|first=Brittany |date=2020-01-27|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-28}}{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8549349/justin-bieber-seasons-documentary-new-album-details|title=Justin Bieber's 'Seasons' Docuseries Reveals New Album Details -- Including a Potential Spanish Song|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2020-01-28}}{{Cite magazine |last=Havens |first=Lyndsey |date=2020-02-14 |title=Justin Bieber's 'Seasons' Director On the Docuseries: 'Nothing Was Off Limits' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-bieber-seasons-docuseries-director-interview-changes-8550762/ |access-date=2022-04-05 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} The documentary is produced by Bieber Time Films, SB Films, and OBB Pictures,{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/6457465/justin-bieber-seasons-youtube-series-review/|title='Justin Bieber: Seasons': 7 things we learned watching the YouTube series|website=Global News|date=June 28, 2019 |language=en|access-date=2020-01-28}} with Bieber serving as an executive producer.
The docu-series broke the all-time record for the most-viewed premiere in its first week of all YouTube Originals to date where its premiere episode titled "Leaving the Spotlight" amassed 32.65 million views within its first week of release surpassing the previous record held by the season 2 premiere of Liza on Demand which had amassed 25.4 million views within its first week of release.{{Cite web|last=Spangler|first=Todd|date=2020-02-05|title=Justin Bieber's 'Seasons' Docuseries Sets YouTube Originals Viewing Record|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/justin-bieber-seasons-youtube-viewing-record-1203493727/|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Variety|language=en}}
Background
On December 24, 2019, Bieber announced the docu-series.{{cite web |last1=Spangler |first1=Todd |title=Justin Bieber Docuseries Premiere Date Set at YouTube, Trailer Released (Watch) |url=https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/justin-bieber-seasons-album-premiere-date-youtube-1203453485/ |website=Variety |date=December 31, 2019 |access-date=28 January 2020}} The series is described as an "intimate, in-depth look on his life after releasing his album Purpose".{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/music/justin-bieber-says-not-utilizing-gift-right-purpose-seasons/|title=Justin Bieber Says the 'Older' He Gets, the More He Realizes He's 'Not Utilizing My Gift'|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-28}} The series includes his wedding ceremony and marriage to Hailey Bieber and also the music and the creation of his fifth studio album Changes.{{cite magazine |title='Bieber Is Back': Watch Episode 2 of Justin Bieber's 'Seasons' Docuseries Now |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8549571/watch-second-episode-of-justin-bieber-youtube-docu-series-bieber-is-back |magazine=Billboard |access-date=30 January 2020}}{{Cite magazine |last=Spanos |first=Brittany |date=2020-01-27 |title=Justin Bieber's 'Seasons': How Director Michael Ratner Made 'Real-Time' Docuseries |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/justin-bieber-seasons-documentary-youtube-942456/ |access-date=2022-04-05 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
Promotion
The trailer of the documentary series was released on December 31, 2019.{{cite web |title=Justin Bieber Smiles, Cries, and Makes Music Again in New Seasons Trailer |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3150685/justin-bieber-seasons-docuseries/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231222741/http://www.mtv.com/news/3150685/justin-bieber-seasons-docuseries/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 31, 2019 |website=MTV |access-date=30 January 2020}} A sneak peek was premiered at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve special, with Bieber saying "as humans, we go through so many ups and downs. So many good seasons, bad seasons. Sometimes, we want to give up."{{cite web |title=Justin Bieber documentary series 'Seasons' to premiere on YouTube |url=https://nypost.com/2019/12/31/justin-bieber-documentary-series-seasons-to-premiere-on-youtube/ |website=NYPost |date=December 31, 2019 |access-date=30 January 2020}}
Release
The first four episodes of the series were released on January 27, 2020 on YouTube Premium, with later episodes being released irregularly. For users without a YouTube Premium subscription, two episodes were released per week, starting with the first episode on January 27, 2020.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3154253/justin-bieber-seasons-docuseries-highlights/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128015255/http://www.mtv.com/news/3154253/justin-bieber-seasons-docuseries-highlights/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 28, 2020|title=Justin Bieber's Seasons: 9 Revelations From The First Four Episodes|last=Roth|first=Madeline|website=MTV News|language=en|access-date=2020-01-28}}{{cite web |title=Justin Bieber Docuseries Premiere Date Set at YouTube, Trailer Released (Watch) |url=https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/justin-bieber-seasons-album-premiere-date-youtube-1203453485/ |website=Variety |date=December 31, 2019 |access-date=30 January 2020}}
Episodes
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|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAVgKdbDlRY&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=2&t=0s Leaving the Spotlight] |ShortSummary = A look back at Justin's life after cancelling the last leg of his Purpose Tour.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAVgKdbDlRY|title=Leaving the Spotlight - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=January 27, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
|DirectedBy = Michael D. Ratner
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|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWItK_F0d1A&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=3&t=0s Bieber Is Back]
|ShortSummary = Justin heads into the studio to record the first single off the new album.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWItK_F0d1A|title=Bieber Is Back - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=January 27, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
|DirectedBy = Michael D. Ratner
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|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzwsR0H-J8o&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=4&t=0s Making Magic]
|ShortSummary = Justin shines light on his closest collaborators in the studio – Josh & Poo Bear.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzwsR0H-J8o|title=Making Magic - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=January 27, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
|DirectedBy = Michael D. Ratner
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|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc-JxJFxxUA&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=5&t=0s Justin & Hailey]
|ShortSummary = Justin and his spouse Hailey Bieber open up about how they met, why they think it's meant to be, and what's it's like to embark on the most important season of their life: marriage.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc-JxJFxxUA|title=Justin & Hailey - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=January 27, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
|DirectedBy = Michael D. Ratner
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|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz2-nYKCFIo&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=6&t=0s The Dark Season] (featuring Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Erica Lehman and Dr. Buzz Mingin)
|ShortSummary = Justin talks in-depth for the first time publicly about his health. He shares details on his history with drugs: when and why he started using them, and the dark moments that made him realize it was time to quit for good. He also reveals how he deals with his physical and mental health after being diagnosed with Lyme disease. Most importantly, he gets candid about the daily battles he's still fighting now, how he got help and took control of his life, and how, if you're struggling with something, you can, too.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz2-nYKCFIo|title=The Dark Season - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=February 3, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
|DirectedBy = Michael D. Ratner
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|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwtw0RPl6yY&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=7&t=0s Only Up from Here]
|ShortSummary = Justin and his team reflect on the effects of the immense pressure he's been under since coming into the spotlight as a teenager. With the album release closing in, and in desperate need of a break, Justin and Hailey take a getaway to Utah's Amangiri resort to hit pause and reset.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwtw0RPl6yY|title=Only Up From Here - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=February 5, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|2|5}}
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|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftLr7mTD4rA&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=8&t=0s Planning the Wedding a Year Later]
|ShortSummary = A dive into all of Justin's lesser-known hobbies outside music, including his love of style and the story behind his own fashion label Drew House. Plus, Justin and Hailey head to Bluffton, South Carolina to put the finishing touches on their upcoming wedding.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftLr7mTD4rA|title=Planning The Wedding a Year Later - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=February 10, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
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|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-4tJ63X5vo&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=9&t=0s The Wedding: Officially Mr. & Mrs. Bieber]
|ShortSummary = A look inside Hailey and Justin's intimate wedding ceremony in South Carolina (complete with a few surprise guests). As the two finally tie the knot, Justin and those closest to him reflect on just how far he's come—from teenage sensation to world-famous popstar to a mature, loving husband—and what he's had to do to get there.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-4tJ63X5vo|title=The Wedding: Officially Mr. & Mrs. Bieber - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=February 12, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
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|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWcI-BeQqls&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=10&t=0s Album on the Way] (featuring Dr. Daniel Amen)
|ShortSummary = Justin faces one of his biggest tests to date: getting back into performance mode in order to shoot a music video. With the cameras on and everyone counting on him, Justin must rely on the tools that have helped him grow and change in recent years, attempting to overcome the anxiety that has derailed him in the past.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWcI-BeQqls|title=Album on the Way - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=February 17, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
|DirectedBy = Michael D. Ratner
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|2|17}}
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|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilZLGt_Ufo&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8&index=11&t=0s The Finale] (featuring Billie Eilish, Big Sean, DJ Khaled, Usher and Quavo)
|ShortSummary = On the verge of the album release and stadium tour, Justin, his friends and family, and a hall of fame cast of artists that he's collaborated with reflect on the incredible journey he has taken and how far he's come. We finally catch up in real-time to the long-anticipated release of "Changes".{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilZLGt_Ufo|title=The Finale - Justin Bieber: Seasons|date=February 25, 2020 |via=www.youtube.com}}
|DirectedBy = Michael D. Ratner
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Cast
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- Justin Bieber
- Hailey Bieber
- Scooter Braun
- Allison Kaye
- Ryan Good
- Josh Gudwin
- Poo Bear
- Dr. Daniel Amen
- Dr. Erica Lehman
- Dr. Buzz Mingin
- Billie Eilish{{Cite web|date=2020-05-28|title=Justin Bieber: Seasons: All the Celebrity Cameos Featured on Show|url=https://screenrant.com/justin-bieber-seasons-celebrity-cameos-musicians/|access-date=2020-08-02|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US}}
- DJ Khaled
- Usher
- Big Sean
- Quavo
- Ariana Grande
- Jaden Smith
- Kendall Jenner
- Kylie Jenner
- Kris Jenner
- Auston Matthews
- Mitch Marner
- Tyson Barrie
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References
External links
- {{IMDb title|11534192}}
{{Justin Bieber}}
{{YouTube Premium}}
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