Series synopsis
Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil is an American documentary television series that premiered on YouTube on March 23, 2021. It ended on April 6, 2021. It stars Demi Lovato, Madison De La Garza, Dallas Lovato and Matthew Scott Montgomery.
Demi Lovato holds nothing back in this powerful four part documentary series exploring every aspect that led to their nearly fatal overdose in 2018, and their awakenings in the aftermath. Director Michael D. Ratner is granted unprecedented access to the superstar’s personal and musical journey during the most trying time of their life as they unearth their prior traumas and discovers the importance of their physical, emotional, and mental health. Far deeper than an inside look beyond the celebri ...
Premise
Demi Lovato holds nothing back in this powerful four part documentary series exploring every aspect that led to their nearly fatal overdose in 2018, and their awakenings in the aftermath. Director Michael D. Ratner is granted unprecedented access to the superstar’s personal and musical journey during the most trying time of their life as they unearth their prior traumas and discovers the importance of their physical, emotional, and mental health. Far deeper than an inside look beyond the celebrity surface, this is an intimate portrait of addiction, and the process of healing and empowerment.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Demi Lovato as Self
- Madison De La Garza as Self
- Dallas Lovato as Self
- Matthew Scott Montgomery as Self
- Sirah as Self
Guest cast
- Elton John as Self
- Christina Aguilera as Self
- Will Ferrell as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 7 | March 23, 2021 | March 23, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 4 | March 23, 2021 | April 6, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
miracle day Demi reflects on the most difficult anniversary of their life: the two-year date of their overdose which they now refers to as “Miracle Day.” As they explore all that unfolded since July 24, 2018, they examine their spirituality, intuition, and appreciation for life in the face of overcoming tragedy. |
March 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
moving on On the heels of releasing a single that celebrates self-empowerment, Demi shares what they've learned in the wake of their engagement coming to an end. Although they got to walk the wedding line for a bit, they explore their new reality and starts to process their feelings after another major life-change. |
March 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
pain Demi’s deepest feelings bubble up as they record a reflective diary during an emotional late night awakening. As the shock of ending their engagement wears off and gives way to pain, they begin to mourn the life they were building with a partner. Eventually, they conclude their only option is to rebuild and do the work themselves. |
March 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
losing control In part I of this fearless documentary series, Demi Lovato and their family and friends candidly open up for the first time about what led to their near-fatal overdose. |
March 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
5 minutes from death Demi and their closest confidants give a firsthand account of the aftermath of the overdose as they wake up in the hospital after being minutes away from death. |
March 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
reclaiming power Demi goes to rehab and begins their road to recovery, but with bumps along the way. As they return to the stage for the first time since their overdose, they needs to find balance in their life. |
March 30, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 23, 2021 |
| Last aired | April 6, 2021 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |