The Hills

Reality show following young adults in LA

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About The Hills

Released: 2006

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-PG

Run time: 2 Seasons

Cast
Audrina Patridge, Heidi Montag, Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port, Kristin Cavallari, Stephanie Pratt, Spencer Pratt, Lauren Bosworth, Justin Brescia

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About

The Hills is a reality television series that premiered on MTV in 2006. It is a spin-off of the popular reality show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. The show follows the lives of a group of young adults as they navigate their personal and professional lives in Los Angeles, California.

The main focus of the show is on Lauren Conrad, a young woman who moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the fashion industry. The series also features her friends, Audrina Patridge, Heidi Montag, and Whitney Port, as they face various challenges and experiences in their lives.

The Hills showcases the ups and downs of their relationships, their career aspirations, and the glamorous lifestyle of living in Los Angeles. It also delves into the conflicts and drama that arise among the cast members, providing viewers with an exciting and entertaining glimpse into their lives.

Making / Production

The Hills was created by Adam DiVello and produced by MTV. The show was known for its innovative editing style, which blended reality footage with staged scenes to create a seamless narrative. This technique became a signature element of the show and helped to differentiate it from other reality TV programs.

The production of The Hills took place in various locations in Los Angeles, including popular nightlife spots, restaurants, and fashion events. The show's crew captured the cast members' everyday lives, as well as their interactions with each other and other individuals in their social circles.

The production team also played a role in shaping the storyline and directing the cast members to create dramatic and compelling moments. Although the show was marketed as a reality series, there were instances where events and conversations were manipulated for entertainment purposes.

Actors

  • Lauren Conrad as herself - The lead cast member who dreams of a career in fashion.
  • Audrina Patridge as herself - Lauren's close friend and roommate, known for her relationships and modeling aspirations.
  • Heidi Montag as herself - Lauren's best friend turned frenemy, known for her on-again, off-again relationship with Spencer Pratt.
  • Whitney Port as herself - Lauren's co-worker and close friend, later featured in her own spin-off series The City.
  • Spencer Pratt as himself - Heidi's boyfriend and later husband, known for stirring up drama and conflicts with other cast members.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The Hills was initially planned as a scripted series but was later changed to a reality format.
  • Some scenes and conversations on the show were staged or reenacted for dramatic effect.
  • The iconic opening credits featured Lauren Conrad overlooking Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
  • The show was criticized for its portrayal of reality and accusations of scripting certain plotlines.

Awards

The Hills received several Teen Choice Awards during its run, including Choice TV Reality/Variety Show and Choice TV Female Reality/Variety Star for Lauren Conrad.

Quotes

  • "I want to forgive you, and I want to forget you." - Lauren Conrad
  • "You know what you did!" - Heidi Montag
  • "Drama, drama, drama!" - Audrina Patridge

Music

The Hills featured a range of popular music from various genres throughout its episodes. Many scenes were accompanied by music from artists such as Natasha Bedingfield, The Veronicas, and OneRepublic, among others.

Soundtrack

The show released a compilation album titled "The Hills: Original Soundtrack" which included songs featured in the series. The soundtrack included tracks from artists like Rihanna, Leona Lewis, and Colbie Caillat, among others.