Angelica

Angelica is an Empherian science fiction television programme broadcast by ENTV (subdivision of HKBC) since 2451. The programme depicts the adventures of a woman named Angelica who used futuristic and alien technology to explore the world and the universe. With various companions, aided most of the time by the White Rose Organisation, Angelica combats foes and works to save civilisations and help people in need. The show is a significant part of Empherian and surrounding nations' pop culture and has gained somewhat of a worldwide cult following. It has influenced generations of Empherian actors, with many big stars occasionally guest starring in the series.

The programme originally ran from 2452 to 2488. Following a huge increase in popularity in the 2490s, the HKBC announced it's revival would start pre-production in late 2501 with an airdate of 2502. The revival would be handled by ENTV once again, with some funding from HKBC. It has spawned numerous spin-offs, including comic books, films, novels, audio dramas, and television series including: Start of the White Rose (2457-2459); Legend of the Temple of Starhi-El (2465); and Katerina Kay (2480-2482). It has been the subject of many parodies and references in other pop culture.

Episodes
Because of the serialised nature of the series, episodes will be divided into story number and episode number. An episode is defined as a full length run time that airs independently. A story is the overarching story which may or may not be made up of multiple episodes.

Season 1 (2452)
HKBC ordered the production of sixteen episodes to be made and aired weekly starting in March 2452. These sixteen episodes would be divided to have 4 stories, each with 4 episodes. Each individual episode had an average runtime of 25 minutes. The series saw the debut of Krystal May as Angelica, with the companions of Lewis Hurt (played by Matthew Sarney) and Abigail Fraser (played by Kristina Marks)

Season 2 (2452-2453)
Following the relative success of the first season, HKBC ordered a second season with double the episode count. This allowed series executive Steven Wright to introduce serials with more episodes to create a more larger than life plot. Each individual episode had an average runtime of 25 minutes. Krystal May, Matthew Sarney, and Abigail Fraser all reprised their roles. This season saw the dropping of individual episode names.

Season 3 (2454)
Following a huge increase in viewership and cult following after the second season, HKBC was confident in the production. It allocated it 4 more episodes, bumping it up to 36 total. More writers were hired and each serial was written by a different writer. Each individual episode had an average runtime of 25 minutes. Krystal May, Matthew Sarney, and Abigail Fraser all reprised their roles, alongside new star Lydia Hare as Marnie Peters.

Season 4 (2455)
HKBC renewed the show for a fourth season in October 2454. Each individual episode had an average runtime of 25 minutes. Krystal May, Matthew Sarney, Lydia Hare and Abigail Fraser all reprised their roles. Matthew Sarney would exit the show in the final serial.

Season 5 (2456)
HKBC renewed the show for a fifth season in October 2455. Each individual episode had an average runtime of 25 minutes. Krystal May, Lydia Hare and Abigail Fraser all reprised their roles. The series would follow Angelica and companions through a saga of time travelling, with the departure of Lydia Hare from the show in the final episode.

Season 6 (2457-2458)
HKBC renewed the show for a sixth season in October 2456. Each individual episode had an average runtime of 25 minutes. Krystal May and Abigail Fraser reprised their roles. This was set to be the final series produced of Angelica, as Krystal May (the lead) intended to lead. As such, the show was given an extra 8 episodes to mark it's final season. The first six episodes aired consecutively in 2457, with the seventh episode airing over the national holiday period. The eighth, ninth and tenth episodes aired in early 2458. Starting from this series, viewing figures were released as an average of all episodes in a serial/

Season 6 Specials (2458-2462)
HKBC commissioned five special serials to air throughout the years, airing in the season of the national day. The final special would be a ten year anniversary, released on 3 March 2462. They would be filmed in advance prior to convention and would feature Krystal May with famous actors of the time as guest stars. Each individual episode had an average runtime of 30 minutes, making them longer than usual. These would be the final Angelica serials featuring Krystal May's Angelica as the main star. While the first serial would air traditionally, the second serial would have Part Three and Part Four air consectutive on one night, with the fifth and sixth parts airing the same way the following night. The third special would have three parts air consecutively on one night, with the final three on another. The fourth and fifth specials would have all six parts air on one night back to back.

Season 7 (2465)
HKBC put the series on hold after the end of the Series 6 specials and the departure of the key lead. However, higher ups believed that the show could be continued with a new take on the character of Angelica. Seasoned actor Louisa Thompson took over the role. HKBC therefore recommissioned the show with just 20 episodes for a 7th season. Steven Wright came back as executive producer but wrote no episodes. Amira Lawrence and Myles Grey were cast as her companions, Emmelie and Peter. The series was marred with below average expectations for viewing figures, leading to doubt over future seasons.

Wright's Angelica film series (2468-2471)
Following poor ratings of Season 7, HKBC decided to hand control of 3 feature films to Steven Wright to debut in theatres. These films would be co-produced by independent film company Rhommel Studios who would secure a lot funding and profits. Louisa Thompson, who starred in the reboot in Season 7, would return as the main actress. Amira Lawrence and Myles Grey returned as her companions in all three films, with new actors Harry Russell and Elena Cunningham joining the main cast roster. The films saw huge success and prompted a later worldwide release and HKBC to gain confidence in the brand.

Droswell's Angelica film series (2473-2477)
HKBC commissioned a further three films to produced under Louisa Thompson.

Following poor ratings of Season 7, HKBC decided to hand control of 3 feature films to Steven Wright to debut in theatres. These films would be co-produced by independent film company Rhommel Studios who would secure a lot funding and profits. Louisa Thompson, who starred in the reboot in Season 7, would return as the main actress. Amira Lawrence and Myles Grey returned as her companions in all three films, with new actors Harry Russell and Elena Cunningham joining the main cast roster. The films saw huge success and prompted a later worldwide release and HKBC to gain confidence in the brand. Season 7 (2465)

Season 7 (2465)

Season 7 (2465)

HKBC put the series on hold after the end of the Series 6 specials and the departure of the key lead. However, higher ups believed that the show could be continued with a new take on the character of Angelica. Seasoned actor Louisa Thompson took over the role. HKBC therefore recommissioned the show with just 20 episodes for a 7th season. Steven Wright came back as executive producer but wrote no episodes. Amira Lawrence and Myles Grey were cast as her companions, Emmelie and Peter. The series was marred with below average expectations for viewing figures, leading to doubt over future seasons.