''Zoe Valentine'' is an American

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series produced and distributed by

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ous character. It also stars Diego Velazquez and Carter Southern. The series premiered on Brat's

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channel on January 16, 2019.

Synopsis

Season 1

Following the death of her older sister Cleo, Zoe Valentine is thrust into the upper echelon of Attaway High's social hierarchy. Caught between her old life and her sister's popularity, Zoe discovers herself and gets to know the sister she never really knew.

Season 2

Zoe struggles with her love life after her break up with her former boyfriend Milo Vargas. Keeping information from each other causes tensions between Zoe and her friend Brody Clemens especially after Viv Anderson, whom Brody is dating, and Riggs Williams, whom Zoe has taken liking to, come into the picture.

Cast

Main

as Zoe Valentine, a high school freshman with an interest in

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* Diego Velazquez as Brody Clemens, Zoe's best friend and fellow magic enthusiast * Carter Southern as Isaac Jones, Cleo's boyfriend; he befriends Zoe after Cleo's death and is later revealed to be

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* Josh Golombek as Kent Andrews, a patient who was in the hospital at the same time as Cleo and fell in love with her * Josh Pafchek as Boots Botsman, a friend of Isaac and Milo's who hosts parties and makes insensitive jokes about being gay. He is a popular jock on the football team. * Wes Armstrong as Tony Valentine, Zoe's father * Debbie Fan as Brenda Valentine, Zoe's mother *

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as Milo Vargas (season 1), a friend of Isaac and Boots'; Zoe's love interest in Season 1. He is a jock on the football team. *

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as Allison Betts (season 1), Isaac's ex-girlfriend and Cleo's former rival *Bailey Sok as Viv Anderson (season 2), Brody's new girlfriend. She is very talented in art and is passionate about the environment. * Hannah Spiros as Raya Williams (season 2), a girl Zoe meets in math class who introduces her to

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* Malik Barker as Riggs Williams (season 2), Raya's adoptive brother *

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as Autumn Miller (season 2), a Millwood student Zoe met in ''Spring Breakaway''; Zoe confides in her when she is unable to turn to Brody

Recurring

*Malia Tyler as Cleo Valentine, Zoe's deceased sister *Nino Hara as Casper Valentine (main season 1; guest season 2), Zoe's brother *

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as Kiba (season 1) *Lily Chee as Britney (season 1) *Tariq Brown as Evan (season 2) *Jacob Melton as Austin DuPont (season 2) *Johnny Jay Lee as Elliot Fares (season 2) *

as Autumn Miller (season 2) *Kai Peters as Jesse (season 2) *Paul Toweh as Ty Walker (season 2)

Guest

*Lauren Orlando as Kate Parker (season 2) *

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as Rhyme McAdams (season 2) *Ireland Richards as young Cleo (season 2) *Matthew Taylor as Ricky (season 2)

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2019)

Season 2 (2019)

Production

In November 2018, it was announced

would star in web series produced and distributed by the

network, ''Zoe Valentine''. Production for the first season took place that December. Season 1 contained 7 episodes; the first episode premiered on January 16, 2019 on

. It was announced in July 2019 that ''Zoe Valentine'' had been renewed for a second season with production taking place that same month. Season 2 premiered on September 4.

Reception

Critical reception

Emily Ashby of ''

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'' called the series a "thoughtful drama

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explores serious themes with heart", described it as being "insightful and heartfelt" and described Zoe as being "positive model of kindness, respect, and loyalty", giving the series 4 out of 5 stars. The series was named a Common Sense Selection.

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References

External links

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