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‘Insecure’ Star Jay Ellis Brings Web Series ‘Hard Medicine’ to Urban Movie Channel (Watch)

Jay Ellis speaks onstage during Black Girls Rock! 2017 at NJPAC on August 5, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey.
Jay Ellis speaks onstage during Black Girls Rock! 2017 at NJPAC on August 5, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey.

UMC – Urban Movie Channel has announced a new collaboration with “Insecure” star Jay Ellis on the premiere of his latest project, “Hard Medicine.”

Produced by Ellis alongside partner Paula Bryant-Ellis, the series is a workplace comedy created by Melissa Eno Effa in the vein of “Scrubs” and “The Office.” Comprised of eight 10-12-minute episodes, the show centers on a quirky medical doctor of a low-income health clinic who must maneuver between demanding corporate heads, outlandish patients, and her wacky but loyal staff, all in an effort to keep the community’s haven of health care afloat.

Nicole Slaughter stars as Dr. Moore, the sometimes awkward but beloved lead physician who constantly faces opposition from corporate heads who want the clinic gone for good. Celeste Turner plays Rose, the manager of the clinic. Creator Melissa Eno Effa is Clarice, the rough-around-the-edges but loyal receptionist. Jeff Hunt portrays Jason, the extremely emotional nurse, and Ashley Narvaez plays the often-mindless nurse assistant.

“I’m thrilled to be working on another project with Angela [Northington] and her team at UMC after the release of Like Cotton Twines earlier this year,” says Ellis. “The world and characters Melissa Eno Effa has created with ‘Hard Medicine’ are unique, authentic, lovable and relatable. Sharing this journey with her has made this one of my favorite projects I’ve had the opportunity to produce. We are so thankful to have UMC as the home for this new project and to share it with a larger audience.”

The first episode premiered Aug. 2 on Ellis’ Facebook page and has earned over 1 million views to date. The second episode will air today (Aug. 9). The remaining six will premiere weekly on UMC every Wednesday beginning Aug. 16.

The first two episodes of Hard Medicine will also be available to stream on UMC. www.umc.tv.

Watch the series premiere below:

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