Keep Breathing (TV series)
{{Short description|2022 Netflix survival drama television series}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Keep breathing poster.jpg
| caption = Official Netflix Poster
| genre = Survival drama
| creator = {{Plainlist|
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| starring = {{plainlist|
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| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Martin Gero
- Brendan Gall
- Maggie Kiley
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| country = United States
| language = English
| num_episodes = 6
| list_episodes =
| runtime = 31–40 minutes
| location = Vancouver
| company = {{Plainlist|
- Wide Awake Productions
- Quinn's House
- Warner Bros. Television
}}
| network = Netflix
| released = {{Start date|2022|07|28}}
}}
Keep Breathing is an American survival drama television limited series created by Martin Gero and Brendan Gall for Netflix.{{Cite web|date=January 26, 2022|title=Breathe (2021-2022)|url=https://directories.wga.org/project/1203472/breathe/|access-date=May 11, 2022|website=Writers Guild of America West|archive-date=May 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512003757/https://directories.wga.org/project/1203472/breathe/|url-status=live}} The series consisted of six episodes, and premiered on July 28, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Squires |first=John |date=June 21, 2022 |title="Keep Breathing" – 'Scream' Star Melissa Barrera Fights to Survive in Netflix Thriller Series [Images] |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3720082/keep-breathing-scream-star-melissa-barrera-fights-to-survive-in-netflix-thriller-series-images/ |access-date=June 22, 2022 |website=Bloody Disgusting |archive-date=June 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621185827/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3720082/keep-breathing-scream-star-melissa-barrera-fights-to-survive-in-netflix-thriller-series-images/ |url-status=live }}
Premise
When a small plane crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, a lone woman must battle the elements and odds to survive.{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=February 4, 2021 |title=Martin Gero, Brendan Gall Set Wilderness Survival Drama Series 'Breathe' at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/martin-gero-brendan-gall-breathe-netflix-1234900204/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=Variety |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513001257/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/martin-gero-brendan-gall-breathe-netflix-1234900204/ |url-status=live }}
Cast
- Melissa Barrera as Liv, a sharp attorney who crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness
- Jeff Wilbusch as Danny, Liv's off-again, on-again love interest
- Florencia Lozano as Liv's mother
- Juan Pablo Espinosa as Liv's father
- Austin Stowell as Sam, a co-pilot who lets Liv fly with them
- Getenesh Berhe as Ruth, Liv's co-worker and friend, who initially sets her and Danny up on a date
Episodes
{{Episode table|background=#9E91B6|overall=|title=|director=|writer=|airdate=|episodes={{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Arrivals
|DirectedBy = Maggie Kiley
|WrittenBy = Brendan Gall & Martin Gero
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|28}}
|ShortSummary = Desperate to reach Inuvik after her flight is cancelled, New York lawyer Liv Rivera hitches a ride on a small private plane. Then, disaster strikes.
|LineColor = 9E91B6
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Fire & Water
|DirectedBy = Maggie Kiley
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|t=Brendan Gall|s=Martin Gero & Brendan Gall|order=t}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|28}}
|ShortSummary = With the plane lying beneath the frigid water, Liv attempts to retrieve valuable supplies at the bottom of the lake as past demons come to the surface.
|LineColor = 9E91B6
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Hierarchy of Needs
|DirectedBy = Maggie Kiley
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|t=Brendan Gall|s=Brendan Gall & Martin Gero|order=t}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|28}}
|ShortSummary = In the wilderness, Liv scrambles to secure food, fire, water and shelter. Flashbacks reveal Liv's painful past and the reason for her journey.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Departures
|DirectedBy = Rebecca Rodriguez
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|t=Iturri Sosa|s=Martin Gero & Brendan Gall & Iturri Sosa|order=t}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|28}}
|ShortSummary = Childhood memories help - and hinder - a resourceful Liv as she hikes through the woods in search of the light she saw the night before.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Awake & Dreaming
|DirectedBy = Rebecca Rodriguez
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|t=Brendan Gall|s=Brendan Gall & Martin Gero|order=t}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|28}}
|ShortSummary = Slipping in and out of consciousness, a trapped Liv must decide whether to continue fighting for survival - or just let go.
|LineColor = 9E91B6
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = You Are Home
|DirectedBy = Rebecca Rodriguez
|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|t=Brendan Gall|s=Martin Gero & Brendan Gall|order=t}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|7|28}}
|ShortSummary = After a giant leap, Liv faces a series of daunting challenges but finds hope and clarity when visions of her loved ones appear.
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Production
= Development =
In February 2021, Breathe was given a series order. The series is created, written, and executive produced by Martin Gero and Brendan Gall. Warner Bros. Television produces the series. Maggie Kiley joined the series as executive producer and director of the first three episodes in June 2021.{{Cite web|last=White|first=Peter|date=June 11, 2021|title=Maggie Kiley To Direct & EP Netflix's Melissa Barrera Survival Drama Series 'Breathe'|url=https://deadline.com/2021/06/maggie-kiley-direct-ep-netflix-melissa-barrera-breathe-1234773853/|access-date=May 11, 2022|website=Deadline Hollywood|archive-date=May 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512003757/https://deadline.com/2021/06/maggie-kiley-direct-ep-netflix-melissa-barrera-breathe-1234773853/|url-status=live}} The series was retitled Keep Breathing in June 2022.
= Casting =
In June 2021, Melissa Barrera was set to star in the series.{{Cite web|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=June 1, 2021|title='In the Heights' Star Melissa Barrera to Topline Netflix's Survival Drama 'Breathe'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/in-the-heights-melissa-barrera-netflix-breathe-1234961455/|access-date=May 12, 2022|website=The Hollywood Reporter|archive-date=May 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513012519/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/in-the-heights-melissa-barrera-netflix-breathe-1234961455/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=June 1, 2021 |title='In the Heights' Star Melissa Barrera to Lead Netflix Survival Drama Series 'Breathe' |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/in-the-heights-melissa-barrera-netflix-series-breathe-1234985721/ |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=Variety |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513214558/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/in-the-heights-melissa-barrera-netflix-series-breathe-1234985721/ |url-status=live }} Jeff Wilbusch was added as a recurring guest star one month later.{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=June 14, 2021 |title=Netflix Survival Drama 'Breathe' Casts 'Unorthodox' Alum Jeff Wilbusch (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/breathe-netflix-jeff-wilbusch-1234995893/ |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=Variety |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513214546/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/breathe-netflix-jeff-wilbusch-1234995893/ |url-status=live }} The same month, Florencia Lozano and Juan Pablo Espinosa joined as recurring.{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=July 26, 2021 |title='Breathe': Florencia Lozano & Juan Pablo Espinosa Join Netflix Survival Drama Series As Recurring |url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/breathe-florencia-lozano-juan-pablo-espinosa-netflix-survival-drama-series-recurring-1234800040/ |access-date=May 12, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513012519/https://deadline.com/2021/07/breathe-florencia-lozano-juan-pablo-espinosa-netflix-survival-drama-series-recurring-1234800040/ |url-status=live }} Austin Stowell joined the cast in September 2021.{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Netflix Survival Drama 'Breathe' Casts Austin Stowell (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/netflix-survival-drama-breathe-austin-stowell-1235054873/ |access-date=May 13, 2022 |website=Variety |archive-date=May 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513214545/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/netflix-survival-drama-breathe-austin-stowell-1235054873/ |url-status=live }}
= Filming =
Filming began on June 28, 2021, in Vancouver, and wrapped on September 20, 2021.{{Cite web |date=June 1, 2021 |title=Breathe - Production List {{!}} Film & Television Industry Alliance |url=https://productionlist.com/production/breathe/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |website=Film & Television Industry Alliance |archive-date=March 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307220113/https://productionlist.com/production/breathe/ |url-status=live }}
Reception
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 56% approval rating with an average rating of 5.60/10, based on 18 critic reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Brisk pacing and Melissa Barrera's compelling presence help Keep Breathing stay alive, even as the series chokes whenever it tries to broaden its scope."{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes|id=keep_breathing|title=Keep Breathing|type=tv|season=1|access-date=July 30, 2022}}{{cbignore}} Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 45 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".{{Cite Metacritic|id=keep-breathing|title=Keep Breathing|type=tv|season=1|access-date=July 30, 2022}}{{cbignore}}
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Category:Canadian English-language television shows
Category:Netflix television dramas
Category:Television shows about aviation accidents or incidents
Category:Television shows filmed in Vancouver
Category:Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios