Series synopsis
Step Up is an American drama animation comedy television series that premiered on STARZ on January 31, 2018. It ended on December 18, 2022. It was created by Holly Sorensen. It stars Eric Graise, Terrence Green, Kendra Oyesanya and Jade Chynoweth.
Makoto and Yura Onoda are a newly-wed couple with zero sexual experience. Yura is a shy and naive 25-year-old woman whose good looks grab men's attention, something that she dislikes because she gets embarrassed very easily. Her husband Makoto is of the same age, but as opposed to his wife, he loves having dirty thoughts about other women. Physically though, Makoto is truly faithful to Yura.
Both of them may be virgins, but now that they are married, they are ready to dive into the world of sex ...
Premise
Makoto and Yura Onoda are a newly-wed couple with zero sexual experience. Yura is a shy and naive 25-year-old woman whose good looks grab men's attention, something that she dislikes because she gets embarrassed very easily. Her husband Makoto is of the same age, but as opposed to his wife, he loves having dirty thoughts about other women. Physically though, Makoto is truly faithful to Yura.
Both of them may be virgins, but now that they are married, they are ready to dive into the world of sex, "practicing" as often as possible. However, the world of sex is complex, so they need all the help they can get to find their way through it. Thankfully, their friends, acquaintances, and porn media lend them a helping hand.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eric Graise as King
- Terrence Green as Rigo
- Kendra Oyesanya as Poppy
- Jade Chynoweth as Odalie
- Petrice Jones as Tal
- Lauryn McClain as Janelle
- R. Marcos Taylor as East-O
- Ne-Yo as Sage Odom
Supporting cast
- Faizon Love as Al
- Carlito Olivero as Davis
- Naya Rivera as Collette Jones
- Marcus Emanuel Mitchell as Dondre
- Terayle Hill as Marquise Howard
- Keiynan Lonsdale as Tal
- Christina Milian as Collete Jones
- Tricia Helfer as Erin
- Rebbi Rosie as Angel
- Enrique Murciano as Cruz
- Cruz Abelita as Justin
- Ashley Greene as Nine Sanders
Guest cast
- Cruz Abelita as Justin
- Ashley Greene as Nine Sanders
- Teresa Jade Wilson as Sophomore - Tap Dancer #2
- Valentino Vladimirov as Dancer
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | October 10, 2014 | October 10, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 10 | January 31, 2018 | January 31, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | March 20, 2019 | March 20, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 10 | October 16, 2022 | December 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our First Christmas | October 10, 2014 |
| 2 | Certain Schoolgirl's Second Impression | October 10, 2014 |
| 3 | A Sudden Third Love at the Office | October 10, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot After their mother is arrested, twins Janelle and Tal are sent to live with their Uncle Al in Atlanta. Janelle learns about a performing arts school, High Water, in their new neighborhood, which may just change everything. |
January 31, 2018 |
| 2 |
Solo Janelle struggles at her High Water audition after she’s forced outside her comfort zone, while Tal confronts his bullies. |
January 31, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Running Man Tal fights to keep up with his new classmates, Sage makes an unexpected announcement, and Davis is faced with a family issue that could derail his future. |
January 31, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Precision With Sage’s tour opening in barely two months, Tal, Dondre, Poppy, and Odalie realize just how hard they’ll have to push themselves if they want to truly become a professional dance squad. East-O’s sudden death leaves Rigo with questions and a challenge to his father’s throne in the form of his prodigal Uncle Matty, while Sage surprises Collette by bringing in a frenemy from her past to run point on the tour. |
March 20, 2019 |
| 2 |
Splits The budding rivalry between Tal and Zo comes to a head at Dondre’s Lit Luau. Odalie brings Davis to the suburbs to meet her parents. Rigo gets an offer from Uncle Matty that puts his relationship with Marquise in jeopardy. |
March 20, 2019 |
| 3 |
Form Nine and King develop plans to take Rigo’s music to the next level while Rigo’s ties to the streets continue to put a strain on his music and his relationship with Poppy. Meanwhile, Odalie and Davis hit hard times and tension between Tal and Zo grows as Sage heats things up in preparation for the tour. |
March 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kryptonite Accused of murdering his former friend East-O, Sage Odom is poised to lose everything in his empire. His partner and now fiancé Collette Jones is by his side supporting him; but Collette is hiding a deep secret. |
October 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Ain't Gon' Let Up A troubled Rigo must choose between abandoning the lucrative tour or headline the tour to help rescue the man who possibly murdered his father. With his friend Poppy by his side, he turns the tables on Sage and Collette. |
October 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
Player's Ball Prohibited from performing at the BMT Awards, Sage reluctantly agrees to let Rigo perform in his slot. At the live awards performance, Rigo has a surprise for everyone that changes the direction of the entire tour. |
October 30, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 31, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2022 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday |