Trailer: Baby returns for Season 2 this October
David Farnor | On 12, Sep 2019
Netflix’s Baby is back for Season 2 this October, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the controversial show’s return.
Loosely inspired by the real life ‘baby squillo’ scandal, the series follows a group of Parioli teenagers as they “defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets”. The programme is penned by the writing collective GRAMS, made up of five young writers, Antonio Le Fosse, Eleonora Trucchi, Marco Raspanti, Giacomo Mazzariol and Re Salvador.
The eight-episode drama, which marks Netflix’s second Italian original show, has sparked criticism and complaints ever since it was announced, drawing accusations of the project effectively glamorising sex trafficking – the scandal in question involved teenage students said to be selling sex to buy designer clothes and phones.
Despite the criticisms, though, Netflix has renewed the programme for a second season, which will debut on 18th October. Here’s the first trailer:
Baby: Season 1 and 2 is available on Netflix UK, as part of an £9.99 monthly subscription.
Netflix releases full trailer for Italian series Baby
10th November 2018
“If you’re 16 and live in Rome’s most beautiful neighbourhood, you’re lucky.” Those are the words of one of the teens at the heart of Netflix’s new series, Baby.
Loosely inspired by the real life ‘baby squillo’ scandal, the series follows a group of Parioli teenagers as they “defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets”. The programme is penned by the writing collective GRAMS, made up of five young writers, Antonio Le Fosse, Eleonora Trucchi, Marco Raspanti, Giacomo Mazzariol and Re Salvador.
The eight-episode drama, which marks Netflix’s second Italian original show, has sparked criticism and complaints ever since it was announced, drawing accusations of the project effectively glamorising sex trafficking – the scandal in question involved teenage students said to be selling sex to buy designer clothes and phones.
Netflix describes the show as “a coming-of-age story that explores the unseen lives of Roman teenagers… as they defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets”.
We won’t have to wait much longer to find out which description is more accurate: the series arrives on Netflix on Friday 30th November. Until then, this full trailer gives us our first proper look at the show’s tone and focus:
Baby: Netflix unveils teaser for controversial Italian series
29th September 2018
Netflix has unveiled the teaser trailer for its controversial new Italian series, Baby.
Loosely inspired by the real life ‘baby squillo’ scandal, the series follows a group of Parioli teenagers as they “defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets”.
The 8-episode drama delves into the wide-ranging experiences of Italian teens, but has already attracted criticism and complaints, with accusations of the project effectively glamorising sex trafficking – the scandal in question involved teenage students said to be selling sex to buy designer clothes and phones.
Nonetheless, Netflix has pushed ahead with the project, with Andrea De Sica (Children of the Night) and Anna Negri (Good Morning Heartache) directing the cast, which includes Benedetta Porcaroli, Alice Pagani, Isabella Ferrari, and Claudia Pandolfi. This new teaser trailer gives us our first look at how Netflix will be portraying the actions of these teenagers, and whether the accusations of its depiction of the scandal are accurate.
You can watch the video below, if you choose. Baby will premiere in full on Netflix on Friday 30th November.
Production begins on Netflix’s controversial Baby
23rd April 2018
Production has officially started on Netflix’s controversial new series, Baby.
Loosely inspired by a true story, the ‘baby squillo’ scandal, the series follows a group of Parioli teenagers as they defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets.
The 8-episode drama delves into the wide-ranging experiences of Italian teens through the bold storytelling of the new writing collective, GRAMS, made up of five young writers, Antonio Le Fosse, Eleonora Trucchi, Marco Raspanti, Giacomo Mazzariol and Re Salvador.
The show has already sparked controversy, with critics accusing the project of glamorising sex trafficking – the scandal in question involved teenage students said to be selling sex to buy designer clothes and phones.
Nonetheless, the series is pushing ahead, with Andrea De Sica (Children of the Night) and Anna Negri (Good Morning Heartache) directing the cast, which includes Benedetta Porcaroli, Alice Pagani, Isabella Ferrari, and Claudia Pandolfi. How the series presents the actions of the teenagers, and addresses the scandal, is yet to be seen.
Netflix’s Baby accused of glamorising sex trafficking
13th January 2018
Netflix has been accused of glamorising sex trafficking with its new Italian series, Baby.
The programme was announced last year by the streaming giant, as a coming-of-age show that “explores the unseen lives of Roman high schoolers”.
Loosely inspired by a true story, the ‘baby squillo’ scandal, the series follows a group of Parioli teenagers as they “defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets”. The scandal in question involved teenage students said to be selling sex to buy designer clothes and phones.
However, USA’s National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has written to the streaming giant calling for the eight-episode project to be cancelled, warning that it normalises child abuse.
“Netflix recently fired Kevin Spacey … To turn around and produce a show that glorifies the sex trafficking of minors and dub it ‘edgy entertainment’ is the height of hypocrisy …” said Lisa Thompson, Vice President of NCOSE.
“There are no ‘baby prostitutes’ – only sexually abused, exploited and raped children,” added the letter.
“If Netflix executives care more about ending sexual exploitation in this #MeToo moment than about profiting from sexually exploitive themes, they will cancel production of this show immediately.”
The letter was signed by 56 campaigners, including social service providers as well as survivors.
Baby: Netflix returns to Rome for third Italian original series
16th November 2017
Netflix is returning to Rome for its third original Italian series.
Following the global launch of Suburra, the series, and after the announcement of its Juventus FC docu-series, Netflix has commissioned a new coming-of-age show, called Baby.
The series explores the unseen lives of Roman high schoolers. Loosely inspired by a true story, the ‘baby squillo’ scandal, the series follows a group of Parioli teenagers as they defy society in their search for identity and independence against the backdrop of forbidden love, family pressures, and shared secrets.
The 8-episode drama delves into the wide-ranging experiences of Italian teens through the bold storytelling of the new writing collective, GRAMS, made up of five young writers, Antonio Le Fosse, Eleonora Trucchi, Marco Raspanti, Giacomo Mazzariol and Re Salvador. Writers Isabella Aguilar and Giacomo Durzi will join them.
Erik Barmack, VP of International Originals at Netflix, comments: “We are proud to continue to invest in original content in Italy, and Baby is representative of the new, edgy programming from talented producers that we cherish. We couldn’t be more excited to start work on this show.”
Nicola De Angelis, EP for the show’s producer, Fabul pictures, adds: “We are very excited to work with Netflix in bringing new voices and stories from Italy to a global audience. The great creative freedom Netflix grants us is the perfect home to break new ground in storytelling for Italian television.
Production will begin on Baby next year.