Buying Beverly Hills

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Buying Beverly Hills
GenreReality television
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Michael Call
  • Sara Chamberlain
  • Steven Drieu
  • Justin W. Hochberg
  • Deanna Markoff
  • Brent Montgomery
  • Adam Sher
  • Liz Fine
  • Will Nothacker
  • Ed Simpson
Production locations
Editors
  • Mac Caudill
  • Dan Zimmerman
  • John Longino
  • Aleks Dankers
  • Ben States
  • Jack Alvino
Running time38–48 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseNovember 4, 2022 (2022-11-04) –
present

Buying Beverly Hills is an American reality television series which has broadcast on Netflix since November 4, 2022. The series focuses on Mauricio Umansky and his teams at The Agency RE,[1] his global boutique real estate brokerage, based in Beverly Hills, California.[2]

Overview[change | change source]

Buying Beverly Hills was first announced as "the new real estate occu-soap" in a press release by Netflix on June 23, 2022.[3]

The series focuses on Mauricio Umansky and his agents, along with the clients, at The Agency RE,[1] Umansky's global boutique real estate brokerage, based in Beverly Hills, California.[2]

Season 1[change | change source]

The official trailer for the season was released on October 7, 2022.[4] ITV America, Just Entertainment, Wheelhouse Entertainment and Spoke Studios served as the production companies.[5]

The first season was released on Netflix on November 4, 2022.[6] The original cast consisted of; Santiago Arana,[7] Ben Belack,[8] Joey Ben-Zvi,[9] Farrah Brittany,[10] Jon Grauman,[11] Brandon Graves,[12] Allie Lutz Rosenberger,[13] Melissa Platt,[14] Alexia Umansky,[15] Mauricio Umansky,[16] and Sonika Vaid as main cast members, with Adam Rosenfeld[17] as a recurring cast member.[18][19] Kyle Richards and Sophia Umansky made guest appearances during the season.[6]

On April 10, 2023, it was announced that the show had been renewed for a second season.[20]

Season 2[change | change source]

The second season was filmed between May[21] and July 2023.[22] On February 20, 2024, the premiere date was announced as March 22, 2024.[23] The official trailer for the season was released on March 14.[24]

The second season was released on March 22, 2024. Rosenfeld is upgraded to the main cast, with Zach Goldsmith,[25][26] Michelle Schwartz,[27] and Sophia Umansky[28] as main cast members. Rosenberger, Richards,[29] Portia Umansky[30] and Eduardo Umansky made guest appearances throughout the season.[31]

Cast[change | change source]

Timeline of cast[change | change source]

Cast members Seasons
1 2
Santiago Arana Main
Ben Belack Main
Joey Ben-Zvi Main
Farrah Brittany Main
Jon Grauman Main
Brandon Graves Main
Allie Lutz Rosenberger Main Recurring
Melissa Platt Main
Alexia Umansky Main
Mauricio Umansky Main
Sonika Vaid Main
Zach Goldsmith Guest Main
Adam Rosenfeld Recurring Main
Michelle Schwartz Guest Main
Sophia Umansky Guest Main

Main cast[change | change source]

  • Santiago Arana; (2022–present): senior agent, Umansky team[32]
  • Ben Belack; (2022–present): principal of Ben Belack Group[32]
  • Joey Ben-Zvi; (2022–present): principle of BZP Group[32]
  • Farrah Brittany; (2022–present): senior agent and director of operations, Umansky team. Mauricio's stepdaughter[32]
  • Jon Grauman; (2022–present): senior agent, principle of Grauman Rosenfeld Group[32]
  • Brandon Graves; (2022–present): agent, Grauman Rosenfeld Group[32]
  • Melissa Platt; (2022–present): agent[32]
  • Alexia Umansky; (2022–present): junior agent, Umansky team. Mauricio's daughter[32]
  • Mauricio Umansky; (2022–present): founder and owner, Umansky team. Alexia and Sophia's father, Farrah's stepfather[32]
  • Sonika Vaid; (2022–present): agent[32]
  • Zach Goldsmith; (2022, 2024–present): director, estates division[33]
  • Adam Rosenfeld; (2022, 2024–present): principal of Grauman Rosenfeld Group[33]
  • Michelle Schwartz; (2022, 2024–present): San Fernando Valley Managing Partner[33]
  • Sophia Umansky; (2022, 2024–present): intern, Umansky team. Mauricio's daughter[33]

Recurring cast[change | change source]

  • Allie Lutz Rosenberger; (2022, 2024): senior agent, South Bay Managing Partner, daughter of Bob Lutz[32]

Episodes[change | change source]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
18November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
210March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)

Season 1[change | change source]

No.TitleOriginal release date [34][35]
1"Family Dynasty"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Alexia steps up to sell the family home but fails to impress Allie when she bungles a showing. Joey begrudgingly apprentices with veteran agent Ben.
2"Friend or Foe"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Brandon and Sonika can't close the deal at a practise open house. Alexia stumbles through another showing, which draws a harsh evaluation from Melissa.
3"Flames and Games"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Joey struggles to land his aunt's gem of a listing, causing Mauricio to step in. Alexia confronts Melissa about feeling betrayed.
4"Best Offers"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Before an open house, Jon gives Brandon a pep talk about having confidence. Farrah finds the courage to talk to her partner about their future.
5"Farrahween"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
At an over-the-top Halloween party, Sonika confronts her boyfriend about his past with another agent. Ben gets a tempting offer from a rival agency.
6"Who's Going With Me?"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Brandon admits to Alexia why people at The Agency treat her differently. Sonika and Kevin try to repair their relationship, as do Ben and Joey.
7"Love, Leads, and Loyalty"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Alexis throws an influencer-filled open house that impresses her coworkers. Farrah challenges Mauricio on an unfair commission split.
8"The Next CEO"November 4, 2022 (2022-11-04)
Jon secures The Agency's biggest-ever listing, a house worth US$139 million. Mauricio announces that the family business is about to get a little bigger.

Season 2[change | change source]

No.TitleOriginal release date [36]
1"Everything Changes"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Sophia Umansky joins the team, putting a few agents on edge. Mauricio opens up about his struggle with Kyle. Joey undermines Alexia on a US$28M property.
2"Not Everyone's Going to Make It"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Agency represent a "Botched" doctor's home in a high-stakes auction. Sonika receives some bad news at work. A flashy competitor courts Zach.
3"Roasted and Burned"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Brandon confronts Ben over his Instagram snub. Alexia and Sophia use their internet savvy for a US$150K-per-month rental. Zach cracks a joke that bombs.
4"Queen of the Valley"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
An open house for a NBA star gets awkward. Sophia shadows Zach while touring a house rich in Hollywood history. Alexia nervously teams up with Michelle.
5"Umanskys Always Win"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Umanskys' pickleball tournament stirs up drama. The crew head to Miami for a jaw-dropping listing. Farrah's love life becomes office gossip.
6"Business Suicide"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
In Miami, Farrah confronts Melissa. Back in LA, Alexia teams up with Tyler as Michelle raises doubts about the Umansky daughters taking over The Agency.
7"No Loyalty"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Busy schedules strain Kyle and Mauricio's marriage. Santiago puts Zach on the spot. Farrah, Alexia and Michelle have a showdown at an open house.
8"Breaking News"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The Umanskys travel to Aspen, where news about Kyle and Mauricio rattles the family. In LA, Ben and Tyler bounce back after the Sierra Mar listing.
9"I Don't Want to Lose You"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
The agents join the Umanskys in Aspen. Zach's loyalty is questioned, and Joey gets called out. Mauricio meets with Michelle to discuss her bold comments.
10"Mergers & Separations"March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22)
Sonika raises issues with Brandon about Kevin's home. Zach makes a major career decision. Mauricio considers the future of his family and business.

References[change | change source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Agency | Global Boutique Real Estate Brokerage". The Agency RE. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Buying Beverly Hills". Netflix. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ Thao, Phillipe (June 23, 2022). "'Buying Beverly Hills' Will Raise the Stakes This Fall". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Buying Beverly Hills | Official Trailer | Netflix", YouTube, October 7, 2022, retrieved November 18, 2023
  5. ↑ "Buying Beverly Hills". Spoke Studios. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Romero, Ariana (October 17, 2022). "Everything You Need to Know About 'Buying Beverly Hills' Season 1". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Santiago Arana". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Ben Belack". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Joey Ben-Zvi". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Farrah Brittany". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jon Grauman". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Brandon Graves". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Allie Lutz". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Melissa Platt". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Alexia Umansky". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Mauricio Umansky". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Adam Rosenfeld". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  18. ↑ Romero, Ariana (October 14, 2022). "Meet the Glam Agents Tasked with 'Buying Beverly Hills' (and Selling It)". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  19. ↑ Romero, Ariana (November 7, 2022). "What Are the 'Buying Beverly Hills' Agents Up to Now?". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  20. ↑ White, Peter (April 10, 2023). "'Buying Beverly Hills' Renewed At Netflix For Season 2". Deadline. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  21. ↑ Venn, Lydia (March 26, 2024). "Buying Beverly Hills: When was season two filmed?". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  22. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (July 15, 2023). "Netflix's 'Buying Beverly Hills' Season 2 Wraps Filming". Deadline. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  23. ↑ Baxter-Wright, Dusty (February 21, 2024). "Buying Beverly Hills season 2: Confirmed release date, cast and more". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Buying Beverly Hills: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix", YouTube, March 14, 2024, retrieved March 26, 2024
  25. ↑ "Zach Goldsmith". The Agency RE. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  26. ↑ Baxter-Wright, Dusty (March 25, 2024). "Who is Zach Goldsmith from Buying Beverly Hills?". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  27. ↑ Mangalindan, JP (March 26, 2024). "Buying Beverly Hills' Michelle Schwartz Takes 'Ownership' of Harsh Comments About Kyle Richards' Daughters (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  28. ↑ Venn, Lydia (March 26, 2024). "Everything you need to know about Sophia from Buying Beverly Hills". Yahoo News. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  29. ↑ Walsh, Savannah (March 22, 2024). "How 'Buying Beverly Hills' Got the Exclusive on Kyle and Mauricio's Shocking Split". Vanity Fair. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  30. ↑ Villarreal, Yvonne (March 26, 2024). "Kyle Richards' daughters on their parents' breakup becoming reality TV: 'We're used to this'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  31. ↑ "Buying Beverly Hills Season 2 Corners the Market on Family Drama". Netflix Tudum. February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  32. ↑ 32.00 32.01 32.02 32.03 32.04 32.05 32.06 32.07 32.08 32.09 32.10 Jansen-Mount, Sarah (November 21, 2022). "Meet the Cast of Buying Beverly Hills". The Agency RE. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 Eclarinal, Aeron Mer (March 22, 2024). "Buying Beverly Hills Season 2 Cast: Meet the Real People In New 2024 Episodes". The Direct. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  34. ↑ "Buying Beverly Hills: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  35. ↑ "Buying Beverly Hills". TV Guide. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  36. ↑ "Buying Beverly Hills: Season 2". Rotten Tomatoes. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
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