Rebel (2021 TV series)#ep4

{{Short description|2021 American drama television series}}

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

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| image = Rebel (2021 TV series) Title Card.png

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| creator = Krista Vernoff

| inspired_by = {{based on|The life of Erin Brockovich today}}

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| country = United States

| language = English

| num_seasons = 1

| num_episodes = 10

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| producer = {{Plainlist|

  • Howard Grigsby
  • Bryan Thomas

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| cinematography = {{Plainlist|

  • Todd A. Dos Reis
  • Dave Perkal

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| editor = {{Plainlist|

  • Chad Mochrie
  • Nicole Artzer
  • Daniel Raj Koobir
  • David Crabtree

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| runtime = 41–44 minutes{{cite web|url=https://www.hulu.com/series/rebel-69aae317-9f9f-4eef-9604-3186eb78f886|title=Rebel|work=Hulu|access-date=June 10, 2021|url-access=limited|archive-date=June 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607234513/https://www.hulu.com/series/rebel-69aae317-9f9f-4eef-9604-3186eb78f886|url-status=live}}

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| network = ABC

| first_aired = {{Start date|2021|4|8}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2021|6|10}}

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Rebel is an American legal comedy-drama television series inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich, created by Krista Vernoff, that premiered on ABC on April 8, 2021, and concluded on June 10, 2021. In May 2021, the series was canceled after one season.

Cast and characters

=Main=

  • Katey Sagal as Annie "Rebel" Bello{{cite web |url=https://abc.com/shows/rebel/cast |title=Rebel Meet the Cast |publisher=ABC Entertainment |access-date=April 16, 2021 |archive-date=April 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417052043/https://abc.com/shows/rebel/cast |url-status=live }}
  • John Corbett as Grady Bello, Rebel's third husband who is divorcing her
  • Lex Scott Davis as Cassidy, a lawyer and Rebel's daughter with her second husband, Benji
  • Tamala Jones as Lana, a private investigator and Rebel's best friend and former sister-in-law. She's Benji's sister and Cassidy's aunt.
  • James Lesure as Benji, Rebel's second ex-husband and Cassidy's father
  • Kevin Zegers as Nate, a doctor and Rebel's son with her first husband, Woodrow
  • Sam Palladio as Luke, an attorney and a junior associate at Benji's law firm
  • Ariela Barer as Ziggy, Rebel's and Grady's adopted daughter. She is a recovering addict with Lana as her sponsor.
  • Andy Garcia as Julian Cruz, Rebel's boss who lost his wife after she received the Stonemore heart valve

=Special guest star=

=Recurring=

Episodes

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 1

|Title = Pilot

|DirectedBy = Marc Webb

|WrittenBy = Krista Vernoff

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|4|08}}

|Viewers = 3.65{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-8-2021.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.8.2021|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|author-link=Mitch Metcalf|date=April 9, 2021|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=April 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409202849/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-8-2021.html|archive-date=April 9, 2021|url-status=dead}}

|ShortSummary = Rebel will stop at nothing to convince Cruz to join her fight against Stonemore Medical, while also hiring Lana and Cassidy to protect a woman from her abusive boyfriend. While Rebel is off saving others, her husband Grady is on the sidelines dealing with issues at home.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 2

|Title = Patient X

|DirectedBy = Adam Arkin

|WrittenBy = Krista Vernoff

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|4|15}}

|Viewers = 3.57{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-15-2021.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416200850/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-15-2021.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2021|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.15.2021|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|author-link=Mitch Metcalf|date=April 16, 2021|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=April 16, 2021}}

|ShortSummary = Baffled and angered by Grady's sudden change of heart, Rebel helps Cruz build the case against Stonemore and enlists Lana's help in convincing a former patient to help them with their case. Meanwhile, Cassidy shares surprising news with Cruz, who is simultaneously dealing with trauma from his own past. Elsewhere, Nate tries to prove Rebel wrong and recruits a colleague to help him with his heart valve study.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 3

|Title = Superhero

|DirectedBy = Wendey Stanzler

|WrittenBy = Jamie Denbo

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|4|22}}

|Viewers = 3.14{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-22-2021.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423200916/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-22-2021.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 23, 2021|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.22.2021|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|author-link=Mitch Metcalf|date=April 23, 2021|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=April 23, 2021}}

|ShortSummary = Rebel and a group of local residents are campaigning for clean water. Meanwhile, Cassidy's new role puts the Stonemore case in jeopardy, and Grady becomes frustrated when Rebel remains consumed by her work; and Cruz reaches his breaking point.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 4

|Title = The Right Thing

|DirectedBy = Adam Arkin

|WrittenBy = Henry Robles

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|5|06}}

|Viewers = 3.31{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-6-2021.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507201326/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-5-6-2021.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 7, 2021|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.6.2021|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|author-link=Mitch Metcalf|date=May 7, 2021|work=Showbuzz Daily|access-date=May 7, 2021}}

|ShortSummary = As new details emerge about Sharon's cause of death, Cruz suffers a medical emergency that has unpleasant consequences. Meanwhile, Rebel and Grady make common cause with a crooked funeral director, and Lana meets someone from her past.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 5

|Title = Heart Burned

|DirectedBy = Allison Liddi-Brown

|WrittenBy = Evangeline Ordaz

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|5|13}}

|Viewers = 2.52{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-season-high-for-mom-series-ender/|title=Thursday Ratings: Season High for 'Mom' Series Ender|last=Berman|first=Marc|work=Programming Insider|date=May 14, 2021|access-date=May 26, 2021|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526193052/https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-season-high-for-mom-series-ender/|url-status=live}}

|ShortSummary = Rebel does everything he can to save Helen's life after she is denied surgery, and continues to push Cruz to negotiate the recall and examination of the heart valve. Meanwhile, Cassidy and Lana try to help Luke when his personal life threatens his career and reputation. Elsewhere, Cruz gets close to a new person.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 6

|Title = Just Because You're Paranoid

|DirectedBy = Yangzom Brauen

|WrittenBy = {{WritingCredits|order=t|t=Rob Giles|s=Meghann Plunkett}}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|5|20}}

|Viewers = 2.97{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-abc-wins-foxs-last-man-standing-exits-on-a-quiet-note/|title=Thursday Ratings: ABC Wins; Fox's 'Last Man Standing' Exits on a Quiet Note|last=Berman|first=Marc|date=May 21, 2021|work=Programming Insider|access-date=June 5, 2021|archive-date=June 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605050756/https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-abc-wins-foxs-last-man-standing-exits-on-a-quiet-note/|url-status=live}}

|ShortSummary = Rebel and Lana track down a former sales rep who could be the secret weapon in their case against Stonemore Medical. Meanwhile, Sean reveals his truth to Ziggy; Nate and Misha grow closer; and Cruz has doubts about Angela's intentions.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 7

|Title = Race

|DirectedBy = Jesse Williams

|WrittenBy = Staci Okunola

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|5|27}}

|Viewers = 2.85{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-abc-leads-this-first-night-of-the-non-traditional-tv-season/|title=Thursday Ratings: ABC Leads This First Night of the Non-Traditional TV Season|last=Berman|first=Marc|date=May 28, 2021|work=Programming Insider|access-date=June 8, 2021|archive-date=June 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608053435/https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-abc-leads-this-first-night-of-the-non-traditional-tv-season/|url-status=live}}

|ShortSummary = Against Rebel's advice, Cruz turns to a trusted source for evidence that the Stonemore valve is faulty. Elsewhere, Rebel, Cassidy and Grady team up to help Ziggy after learning that their friends have been unjustly expelled from school. Meanwhile, Lana continues to search for information about Angela and is instead confronted with a shocking revelation.

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|EpisodeNumber = 8

|Title = It's All About the Chemistry

|DirectedBy = Yangzom Brauen

|WrittenBy = Joan Rater & Tony Phelan

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|6|3}}

|Viewers = 2.82{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-abc-and-nbc-share-dominance-the-2-nets-feature-a-pair-of-season-enders/|title=Thursday Ratings: ABC and NBC Share Dominance; The 2 Nets Feature a Pair of Season-Enders|last=Berman|first=Marc|date=June 4, 2021|work=Programming Insider|access-date=June 12, 2021|archive-date=June 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210606154154/https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-abc-and-nbc-share-dominance-the-2-nets-feature-a-pair-of-season-enders/|url-status=live}}

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|EpisodeNumber = 9

|Title = Trial Day

|DirectedBy = Adam Arkin

|WrittenBy = Krista Vernoff

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|6|10}}

|Viewers = 2.82{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings/|title=Thursday Ratings: ABC's 'Rebel' and NBC's 'Manifest' Conclude on Quiet Notes|last=Berman|first=Marc|work=Programming Insider|date=June 11, 2021|access-date=June 20, 2021|archive-date=June 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612181054/https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings/|url-status=live}}

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 10

|Title = 36 Hours

|DirectedBy = Paris Barclay

|WrittenBy = Krista Vernoff

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|6|10}}

|Viewers = 2.83

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Production

=Development=

On October 31, 2019, Rebel was given a put pilot commitment by ABC.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/rebel-drama-erin-brockovich-inspired-from-krista-vernoff-davis-entertainment-abc-put-pilot-1202774080/|title=Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama 'Rebel' From Krista Vernoff & Davis Entertainment Set At ABC As Put Pilot|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=October 31, 2019|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=February 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215025116/https://deadline.com/2019/10/rebel-drama-erin-brockovich-inspired-from-krista-vernoff-davis-entertainment-abc-put-pilot-1202774080/|url-status=live}} On January 23, 2020, it was given a pilot order.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/katey-sagal-star-erin-brockovich-i-drama-rebel-from-krista-vernoff-picked-up-pilot-abc-1202838688/|title=Katey Sagal To Star In Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama 'Rebel' From Krista Vernoff Picked Up To Pilot By ABC|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=January 23, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=February 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223220817/https://deadline.com/2020/01/katey-sagal-star-erin-brockovich-i-drama-rebel-from-krista-vernoff-picked-up-pilot-abc-1202838688/|url-status=live}} On September 16, 2020, ABC gave the production a series order. The pilot is written by Krista Vernoff and directed by Tara Nicole Weyr. The series is created by Vernoff who was expected to executive produce alongside Erin Brockovich, John Davis, John Fox, Andrew Stearn and Alexandre Schmitt. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Davis Entertainment, ABC Signature, and Sony Pictures Television.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/rebel-abc-straight-to-series-order-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-krista-vernoff-katey-sagal-star-1234578186/|title=ABC Orders Straight To Series Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama 'Rebel' From Krista Vernoff Starring Katey Sagal|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=September 16, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=February 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214220326/https://deadline.com/2020/09/rebel-abc-straight-to-series-order-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-krista-vernoff-katey-sagal-star-1234578186/|url-status=live}} On January 25, 2021, Marc Webb and Adam Arkin were added as executive producers.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/01/abc-krista-vernoff-thursday-rebel-a-greys-anatomy-station-19-return-delayed-a-million-little-things-moves-home-economics-pooch-perfect-1234679767/|title=ABC Sets Krista Vernoff Thursday As 'Rebel' Joins Night & 'AMLT' Moves; 'Grey's Anatomy' Return Delayed|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=January 25, 2021|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=January 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125203057/https://deadline.com/2021/01/abc-krista-vernoff-thursday-rebel-a-greys-anatomy-station-19-return-delayed-a-million-little-things-moves-home-economics-pooch-perfect-1234679767/|url-status=live}} On May 14, 2021, ABC canceled the series after one season.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/rebel-canceled-abc-katey-sagal-krista-vernoff-1234753645/|title='Rebel' Canceled By ABC After One Season|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=May 14, 2021|access-date=May 14, 2021|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514213421/https://deadline.com/2021/05/rebel-canceled-abc-katey-sagal-krista-vernoff-1234753645/|url-status=live}} On July 15, 2021, it was reported that the series entered negotiations to relocate on IMDb TV for a potential second season.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/rebel-season-2-imdb-tv-new-home-streaming-season-1-canceled-1234788858/|title='Rebel' Eyes Potential Season 2 Pickup By IMDb TV As Season 1 Gets Run On Amazon's AVOD Platform|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=July 15, 2021|access-date=July 16, 2021|archive-date=July 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716011933/https://deadline.com/2021/07/rebel-season-2-imdb-tv-new-home-streaming-season-1-canceled-1234788858/|url-status=live}} A month later, the series creator Vernoff announced that plans for a second season were scrapped.{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2021/08/16/rebel-season-2-cancelled-katey-sagal-krista-vernoff-not-returning-imdb-tv/|title=Rebel Fails to Find New Home, Will Not Return for Season 2 Anywhere|work=TVLine|first=Ryan|last=Schwartz|date=August 16, 2021|access-date=August 16, 2021|archive-date=August 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816210759/https://tvline.com/2021/08/16/rebel-season-2-cancelled-katey-sagal-krista-vernoff-not-returning-imdb-tv/|url-status=live}}

=Casting=

Upon pilot order announcement, Katey Sagal was cast to star. In February 2020, John Corbett, James Lesure, Tamala Jones, and Ariela Barer joined the main cast.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/rebel-john-corbett-cast-co-star-in-abc-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-katey-sagal-1202858272/|title='Rebel': John Corbett To Co-Star In ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama Pilot|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=February 12, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=February 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226073531/https://deadline.com/2020/02/rebel-john-corbett-cast-co-star-in-abc-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-katey-sagal-1202858272/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/rebel-james-lesure-cast-abc-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-1202859850/|title='Rebel': James Lesure To Co-Star In ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama Pilot|first1=Nellie|last1=Andreeva|date=February 14, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=February 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212234616/https://deadline.com/2020/02/rebel-james-lesure-cast-abc-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-1202859850/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/rebel-tamala-jones-co-star-abc-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-cast-1202862708/|title='Rebel': Tamala Jones To Co-Star In ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama Pilot|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210072822/https://deadline.com/2020/02/rebel-tamala-jones-co-star-abc-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-cast-1202862708/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/rebel-ariela-barer-co-star-abcs-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-1202864290/|title='Rebel': Ariela Barer To Co-Star In ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama Pilot|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=February 20, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=January 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125120054/https://deadline.com/2020/02/rebel-ariela-barer-co-star-abcs-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-1202864290/|url-status=live}} In March 2020, Andy Garcia and Lex Scott Davis were cast in starring roles.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/03/andy-garcia-star-rebel-abc-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-1202878145/|title=Andy Garcia To Star In ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama Pilot 'Rebel'|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=March 10, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=February 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214134908/https://deadline.com/2020/03/andy-garcia-star-rebel-abc-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-1202878145/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/03/lex-scott-davis-joins-abcs-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-rebel-1202880484/|title=Lex Scott Davis Joins ABC's Erin Brockovich-Inspired Drama Pilot 'Rebel'|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=March 12, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126095604/https://deadline.com/2020/03/lex-scott-davis-joins-abcs-erin-brockovich-inspired-drama-pilot-rebel-1202880484/|url-status=live}} On September 20, 2020, Kevin Zegers and Sam Palladio joined cast as lead opposites of Sagal.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/kevin-zegers-sam-palladio-katey-sagal-erin-brockovich-inspired-abc-drama-rebel-1234583114/|title=Kevin Zegers & Sam Palladio Join Katey Sagal In Erin Brockovich-Inspired ABC Drama 'Rebel'|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=September 23, 2020|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=March 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210327161506/https://deadline.com/2020/09/kevin-zegers-sam-palladio-katey-sagal-erin-brockovich-inspired-abc-drama-rebel-1234583114/|url-status=live}} On January 25, 2021, Dan Bucatinsky was cast in a recurring capacities.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/01/dan-bucatinsky-cast-abc-drama-series-rebel-recurring-1234680015/|title=Dan Bucatinsky Joins New ABC Drama Series 'Rebel' As Recurring|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=January 25, 2021|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128114120/https://deadline.com/2021/01/dan-bucatinsky-cast-abc-drama-series-rebel-recurring-1234680015/|url-status=live}} On February 9, 2021, Mary McDonnell, Adam Arkin, Matthew Glave, and Jalen Thomas Brooks joined the cast in recurring roles.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/rebel-mary-mcdonnell-adam-arkin-matthew-glave-jalen-thomas-brooks-abc-series-recurring-1234690690/|title='Rebel': Mary McDonnell, Adam Arkin, Matthew Glave & Jalen Thomas Brooks Join ABC Drama Series As Recurring|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=February 9, 2021|access-date=February 9, 2021|archive-date=February 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209231322/https://deadline.com/2021/02/rebel-mary-mcdonnell-adam-arkin-matthew-glave-jalen-thomas-brooks-abc-series-recurring-1234690690/|url-status=live}} On February 25, 2021, Abigail Spencer joined the cast in a recurring role.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/abigail-spencer-abc-drama-series-rebel-recurring-1234700954/|title=Abigail Spencer Joins ABC Drama Series 'Rebel' As Recurring|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=February 25, 2021|access-date=February 25, 2021|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225205050/https://deadline.com/2021/02/abigail-spencer-abc-drama-series-rebel-recurring-1234700954/|url-status=live}}

=Filming=

The series began filming on December 2, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.{{cite web|url=https://productionlist.com/production/rebel-2/|title=Rebel|work=Production List|date=9 November 2020 |access-date=February 13, 2021|archive-date=February 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210213230851/https://productionlist.com/production/rebel-2/|url-status=live}}

Release

The series premiered on April 8, 2021, on ABC.{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2021/01/25/a-million-little-things-new-wednesday-time-slot-season-3/|title=ABC Shakes Up Thursday Lineup: Million Little Things Out, Rebel In — Plus, Grey's Anatomy Return Delayed|work=TVLine|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|date=January 25, 2021|access-date=February 10, 2021|archive-date=February 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202153425/https://tvline.com/2021/01/25/a-million-little-things-new-wednesday-time-slot-season-3/|url-status=live}} Rebel aired in Canada on CTV, simulcast with ABC in the United States.{{cite web|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/new-series-rebel-and-home-economics-join-ctv-s-spring-2021-schedule-898838855.html|title=New Series REBEL and HOME ECONOMICS Join CTV's Spring 2021 Schedule|website=NewsWire|date=March 16, 2021|access-date=April 17, 2021|archive-date=April 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417194440/https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/new-series-rebel-and-home-economics-join-ctv-s-spring-2021-schedule-898838855.html|url-status=live}} Internationally, the series premiered on Disney+ under the dedicated streaming hub Star as an original series, on May 28, 2021.{{cite web|title=Rebel Coming To Disney+ As A "Star Original"|url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/rebel-coming-to-disney-as-a-star-original/|last=Palmer|first=Roger|work=What's on Disney Plus|date=February 23, 2021|access-date=February 23, 2021}} In Latin America, the series premieres as a Star+ original.{{cite press release|url=https://www.disneylapresspack.com/star-plus/post/8904|title=STAR+ PRESENTA UNA PROPUESTA ÚNICA DE STREAMING QUE COMBINA TODO EL DEPORTE DE ESPN CON LOS ESTRENOS EXCLUSIVOS DE LAS SERIES, PELÍCULAS Y COMEDIAS ANIMADAS MÁS ACLAMADAS POR EL PÚBLICO ADULTO|publisher=Star+|via=Disney Press Pack|date=July 15, 2021|access-date=July 16, 2021}} Rebel was later removed from Disney+ and all other Disney owned streaming services in October 2022 due to cost cutting measures.{{cite web | url=https://whatsondisneyplus.com/dozens-of-titles-removed-from-disney-globally/ | title=Dozens of Titles Removed from Disney+ Globally }}

Reception

=Critical response=

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 38% based on 8 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6/10.{{cite Rotten Tomatoes|title=Rebel|id=rebel_2021|type=tv|season=1|access-date=August 16, 2021}}{{cbignore}} Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 57 out of 100 based on 7 critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".{{cite Metacritic|title=Rebel|id=rebel-2021|type=tv|season=1|access-date=August 16, 2021}}{{cbignore}}

=Ratings=

{{Television episode ratings

| title = Rebel

| noshare = y

| title1 = Pilot

| date1 = April 8, 2021

| rs1 = 0.5

| viewers1 = 3.65

| dvr1 = 0.3

| dvrv1 = 2.68

| total1 = 0.8

| totalv1 = 6.33{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-soft-start-for-abcs-rebel-more-positive-results-for-law-order-organized-crime-on-nbc/|title=Thursday Ratings: Soft Start for ABC's 'Rebel'; More Positive Results for 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' on NBC|last=Berman|first=Marc|date=April 9, 2021|work=Programming Insider|access-date=May 2, 2021|archive-date=May 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502210138/https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-soft-start-for-abcs-rebel-more-positive-results-for-law-order-organized-crime-on-nbc/|url-status=live}}

| title2 = Patient X

| date2 = April 15, 2021

| rs2 = 0.5

| viewers2 = 3.57

| dvr2 = n/a

| dvrv2 = n/a

| total2 = n/a

| totalv2 = n/a

| title3 = Superhero

| date3 = April 22, 2021

| rs3 = 0.4

| viewers3 = 3.14

| dvr3 = n/a

| dvrv3 = n/a

| total3 = n/a

| totalv3 = n/a

| title4 = The Right Thing

| date4 = May 6, 2021

| rs4 = 0.5

| viewers4 = 3.31

| dvr4 = 0.2

| dvrv4 = 2.04

| total4 = 0.7

| totalv4 = 5.36{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-cbs-and-abc-lead-the-diluted-network-troops/|title=Thursday Ratings: CBS and ABC Lead the Diluted Network Troops|date=May 7, 2021|first=Marc|last=Berman|website=Programming Insider|access-date=May 22, 2021|archive-date=May 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522163512/https://programminginsider.com/thursday-ratings-cbs-and-abc-lead-the-diluted-network-troops/|url-status=live}}

| title5 = Heart Burned

| date5 = May 13, 2021

| rs5 = 0.4

| viewers5 = 2.52

| dvr5 = 0.2

| dvrv5 = 1.72

| total5 = 0.6

| totalv5 = 4.24

| title6 = Just Because You're Paranoid

| date6 = May 20, 2021

| rs6 = 0.4

| viewers6 = 2.97

| dvr6 = 0.3

| dvrv6 = 1.76

| total6 = 0.6

| totalv6 = 4.73

| title7 = Race

| date7 = May 27, 2021

| rs7 = 0.4

| viewers7 = 2.85

| dvr7 = 0.2

| dvrv7 = 1.81

| total7 = 0.6

| totalv7 = 4.67

| title8 = It's All About the Chemistry

| date8 = June 3, 2021

| rs8 = 0.4

| viewers8 = 2.82

| dvr8 = 0.2

| dvrv8 = 1.78

| total8 = 0.6

| totalv8 = 4.60

| title9 = Trial Day

| date9 = June 10, 2021

| rs9 = 0.3

| viewers9 = 2.82

| dvr9 = 0.2

| dvrv9 = 1.39

| total9 = 0.5

| totalv9 = 4.21

| title10 = 36 Hours

| date10 = June 10, 2021

| rs10 = 0.3

| viewers10 = 2.83

| dvr10 = 0.2

| dvrv10 = 1.66

| total10 = 0.5

| totalv10 = 4.48

}}

= Accolades =

class="wikitable"

|+

!Year

!Award

!Category

!Nominee(s)

!Result

!Ref.

2020

|California on Location Awards

|Location Manager of the Year - One Hour Television

|Jeffrey T. Spellman

|{{Win}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{Cite web |last=Verhoeven |first=Beatrice |date=2021-11-15 |title='Matrix Resurrections,' 'Bosch' Win at 2021 California On Location Awards |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/matrix-resurrections-bosch-california-on-location-awards-winners-1235047585/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}

2021

|ReFrame Stamp

|IMDbPro Top 200 Scripted TV Recipients

|Rebel

|{{Win}}

| style="text-align:center;"| {{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=2021-07-20 |title=ReFrame Gives 117 Shows Gender-Balance Seal of Approval Including 'Pose,' 'Bridgerton,' 'WandaVision,' More |url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/reframe-tv-stamp-recipients-wandavision-bridgerton-lovecraft-country-pose-1234796290/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}

References

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