{"id":82684,"date":"2018-03-29T07:22:55","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T07:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/0de2709a84.nxcli.net\/0-kjasnb\/2018\/03\/29\/trailer-pics-to-umcs-new-drama-series-craig-ross-jr-s-monogamy\/"},"modified":"2018-12-18T01:49:52","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T01:49:52","slug":"trailer-pics-to-umcs-new-drama-series-craig-ross-jr-s-monogamy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/trailer-pics-to-umcs-new-drama-series-craig-ross-jr-s-monogamy\/","title":{"rendered":"Trailer & Pics To UMC’s New Drama Series Craig Ross Jr.’s ‘Monogamy’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trailer & Pics To UMC’s New Drama Series Craig Ross Jr.’s ‘Monogamy’ <\/strong>Posted by Wilson Morales<\/p>\n

March 29, 2018<\/p>\n

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UMC \u2013 Urban Movie Channel, has announced its new, original drama series, CRAIG ROSS, JR.\u2019S MONOGAMY<\/strong>, a tantalizing new series that pushes past the limitations and boundaries of traditional marriage.<\/p>\n

Created by husband and wife producing team Craig Ross, Jr.<\/strong> (Blue Hill Avenue) and Caryn Ward Ross<\/strong> (The Game), the series follows four married couples as they agree to participate in an unconventional form of therapy with the hopes of reviving their failing relationships.<\/p>\n

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Craig Ross, Jr., Brian White, Jill Marie Jones, Darius McCrary, Vanessa Simmons, Wesley Jonathan , Caryn Ward Ross, Blue Kimble, and Chrystee Pharris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Featuring a star-studded cast that includes Brian White<\/strong> (Ray Donovan), Jill Marie Jones<\/strong> (Girlfriends), Darius McCrary<\/strong> (Star), Vanessa Simmons<\/strong> (Growing Up Hip Hop), Wesley Jonathan<\/strong> (The Soul Man), Caryn Ward Ross<\/strong> (The Game), Blue Kimble<\/strong> (Media), and Chrystee Pharris<\/strong> (Media), the show explores the meaning of monogamy. Does it work? Is it necessary for a lasting and fulfilling relationship? Is it time to expand the definition, or is it a societal construct whose time has come to an end? The first episode of Craig Ross, Jr.\u2019s Monogamy will premiere at www.UMC.tv<\/a> (and on various devices) on Friday, May 4, 2018. New episodes will air weekly through June 1, 2018.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Craig Ross, Jr.\u2019s Monogamy, four troubled couples from around the country travel to Los Angeles, surrendering themselves to a new counseling treatment called \u201cSwap Therapy.\u201d Desperate to repair their broken marriages, they agree to trade spouses while being completely away from, and out of communication with, their regular lives for two months. As they seek healing and a better understanding of their individual relationships, each participant begins to see themselves in ways they could not have imagined for the first time in their lives. As they struggle to manage their short-term desires while maintaining their long-term commitments, they face challenges and temptations that ultimately may prove too strong to fight through.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCraig Ross, Jr.\u2019s Monogamy explores the deepest, most emotional parts of marriage \u2013 love, trust and intimacy \u2013 and what happens to these four couples when their relationship foundations are threatened. Our outstanding ensemble cast play characters in situations that we rarely see – complex, conflicted and vulnerable people,\u201d<\/strong> said show creator Craig Ross, Jr. and executive producer Caryn Ward Ross, who also stars. \u201cWe are thrilled Monogamy will premiere on UMC, giving a fantastic platform for our vision.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCraig Ross, Jr.\u2019s Monogamy is the perfect type of sexy, provocative, relationship drama to debut on UMC,\u201d<\/strong> said Angela Northington who oversaw development of the series. \u201cCraig and Caryn have delivered a deeply compelling show that appeals to a growing base of UMC subscribers.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n