The Come Up is an American reality television docuseries that premiered on the cable network Freeform on September 13, 2022. The program documents the lives of six young adults—Taofeek Abijako, Fernando Casablancas, Ben Hard, Claude Shastal, Sophia Wilson, and Ebon Gore—as they navigate the social and professional landscapes of New York City.
The series is structured as a coming-of-age docuseries, focusing on the aspirations and experiences of Generation Z creatives. The cast members represent various creative fields, including high-fashion design, photography, acting, and nightlife promotion. The narrative explores themes of career ambition, interpersonal relationships, and the cultivation of identity within the competitive environments of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Produced by Pilgrim Media Group, a subsidiary of Lionsgate, the series was executive produced by Jessica Mooney and Ann Volnet. The first season consisted of eight episodes, which were often aired in back-to-back blocks. The show’s production style utilizes a cinema verité approach, aiming to capture the daily interactions and professional milestones of its subjects in an unfiltered manner.
