VH1 Greenlights The Breaks Series

NEW YORK: On the heels of the success of The Breaks this year, VH1 has greenlit a series based on the TV movie, set against the backdrop of the hip-hop business.

Inspired by The Big Payback by journalist Dan Charnas, The Breaks TV movie premiered on January 4 and ranked as the number one cable show among adults 18 to 34 in the 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. time slot. It is the second-highest-rated cable movie this year so far among adults 18 to 49, adults 18 to 34, women 18 to 49 and women 18 to 34. Written, directed and executive produced by Seith Mann, it follows three young friends fulfilling their hip-hop dreams in New York City in 1990.

“The Breaks is VH1 at its best, intersecting 90s nostalgia with hip hop for the masses,” said Chris McCarthy, general manager of VH1. “Both the viewers and critics have spoken, and we couldn’t be happier to continue telling the story that has already connected with millions of pop culture fans.”

The series is set to premiere later this year.