READER POLL RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week (July 14-20, 2013); PROPER MANORS #1

PROPER MANORS star Anne Sward

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Series of the Week poll for web series that aired July 14-20, 2013.  The return of PROPER MANORS was voted the favorite show of our readers for the week. The latest episode of RECKLESS was second followed by LOVE & OTHER MISHAPS, TRUTH IS and SECRETS.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	PROPER MANORS	-	3
2	RECKLESS	1	2
3	LOVE & OTHER MISHAPS	-	1
4	TRUTH IS	-	0
5	SECRETS	4	10
6	BLOOMERS	2	3
7	WHERE THE BEARS ARE	6	0
8	X: THE WEB SERIES	-	0
9	BASKETBALL FRIENDS	-	0
10	REGULATORS	-	0
11	SISTAS	12	0
12	IN TRANSITION	11	0
13	MANCHESTER HIGH	10	0
14	LIPS	7	0
15	EVOLVE	13	0

See the rest of the poll results and watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series below:

READER POLL RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week (July 7-13, 2013); RECKLESS #1

RECKLESS star SJ Howard

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Series of the Week poll for web series that aired July 7-13, 2013.  New series RECKLESS was voted the favorite show of our readers for the week. The latest episode of BLOOMERS was second followed by RUGGED ROCK, SECRETS and HE'S WITH ME.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	RECKLESS	-	1
2	BLOOMERS	-	3
3	RUGGED ROCK	-	1
4	SECRETS	6	10
5	HE'S WITH ME	-	0
6	WHERE THE BEARS ARE	9	0
7	LIPS	-	0
8	ESCAPING SINGLE	-	0
9	ALL IN A DAY'S WORK	-	0
10	MANCHESTER HIGH	-	0
11	IN TRANSITION	16	0
12	SISTAS	-	0
13	EVOLVE	18	0

See the rest of the poll results and watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series below:

READER POLL RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week (June 30-July 6, 2013); THE ROMANTICS #1

THE ROMANTICS

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Series of the Week poll for web series that aired June 30-July 6, 2013. THE ROMANTICS was voted the favorite show of our readers for the week. The latest episode of MISDIRECTED was second followed by the second season finale of THE INN.  WORLD'S WORST DIRECTOR and ANTHOLOGY were next.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	THE ROMANTICS	-	5
2	MISDIRECTED	3	2
3	THE INN	1	10
4	WORLD'S WORST DIRECTOR	6	0
5	ANTHOLOGY	-	0
6	SECRETS	7	10
7	TRUTH IS	-	0
8	EAST LOS HIGH	9	0
9	WHERE THE BEARS ARE	15	0
10	THE FALL	8	0
11	HOW I SEIZE IT	-	0
12	ROCK-STAR CAFE	-	0
13	SPIN THE BOTTLE	-	0
14	SMOKE AND MIRRORS	-	0
15	SQUARESVILLE	-	2
16	IN TRANSITION	-	0
17	MILGRAM AND THE FASTWALKERS	-	0
18	EVOLVE	-	0

See the rest of the poll results and watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series below:

RESULTS: Indie Soap Best of the Week Poll (May 27-June 2, 2012); RAGGED ISLE No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for the week of May 27-June 2, 2012. It was a tight race with week with the Season 2 premiere of RAGGED ISLE edging out THE BAY, AVE 43 and ANACOSTIA. 

RESULTS: Indie Soap Best of the Week Poll (May 20-26, 2012); ANACOSTIA No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for the week of May 20-26, 2012.  ANACOSTIA returned and finished at No. 1 followed by LOS FELIZ and BREAKING POINT

RESULTS: Indie Soap Best of the Week Poll (May 13-19, 2012); AVE 43 No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for the week of May 13-19, 2012. AVE 43 was voted the favorite of our readers for the first time.  In Chapter 42, Ondria threw a bridal shower, Matthew auditioned for PROJECT RUNWAY and Satan cheated on Shayne.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	AVE 43	-	4
2	LOS FELIZ	1	2
3	SECRETS	3	10
4	BREAKING POINT	4	0
5	THE BAY	2	31
6	PIECES	-	1
7	THE NEWTON GIRLS	6	0
8	13 WITCHES	-	0
9	PRYME	13	0
10	TODAY AND TOMORROW	10	0
11	SHARKS	-	0
12	HOW I SEIZE IT	12	0
13	FLARE	-	0
14	HIGH SCHOOL GIG	15	0
15	EXPLOSION BUS	18	0
16	BY MY SIDE	11	0

RESULTS: Indie Soap Best of the Week Poll (May 6-12, 2012); LOS FELIZ No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for the week of May 6-12, 2012. LOS FELIZ was voted the favorite of our readers for the first time.  The show follows the misadventures of Fig (Bernard Badion) and all the trouble he gets into when his best friend enlists him to help hide an affair from his fiance.  Trying to keep everyone happy, Fig quickly gets caught in a web of hilarious lies and cover-ups.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	LOS FELIZ	-	1
2	THE BAY	5	31
3	SECRETS	4	9
4	BREAKING POINT	6	0
5	IN THE MOMENT	-	0
6	THE NEWTON GIRLS	8	0
7	AS THE CORN GROWS	16	11
8	THE COMPLEX	-	0
9	SUBROSAN	-	0
10	TODAY AND TOMORROW	11	0
11	BY MY SIDE	-	0
12	HOW I SEIZE IT	12	0
13	PRYME	7	0
14	MONARCHS	-	0
15	HIGH SCHOOL GIG	-	0
16	SQUARESVILLE	-	0
17	DRAMA QUEENZ	-	0
18	EXPLOSION BUS	9	0
19	TIGHTS & FIGHTS: ASHES	17	0

RESULTS: Indie Soap Best of the Week Poll (April 29-May 5, 2012); OUT WITH DAD No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for the week of April 29-May 5, 2012. OUT WITH DAD was voted the favorite of our readers for the second week in a row.

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	OUT WITH DAD	1	9
2	STALLIONS DE AMOR	-	7
3	PIECES	-	1
4	SECRETS	-	8
5	THE BAY	2	30
6	BREAKING POINT	6	0
7	PRYME	5	0
8	THE NEWTON GIRLS	7	0
9	EXPLOSION BUS	13	0
10	MERMATES	11	0
11	TODAY AND TOMORROW	12	0
12	HOW I SEIZE IT	15	0
13	TRUTH UNSPOKEN	14	0
14	SPIN THE BOTTLE	18	0
15	GUNDERSON	19	0
16	AS THE CORN GROWS	-	11
17	TIGHTS & FIGHTS: ASHES	20	0

Indie Soap Beat: The Latest Web Series News

Here's a rundown of some of the latest web series news:

WE LOVE SOAPS TV attended the second season premiere party for DOWNSIZED on Tuesday night at Copia in New York City. The crowd, which included ALL'S FAIRE creator Thom Woodley, and THEN WE GOT HELP's Julie Ann Emery and Kevin Earley, loved it. Look for additional coverage of this event later today.

Southside, the new movie from THE BAY creator Gregori J. Martin starring Kristos Andrews, begins shooting today in New York. Emmy winner and Indie Soap Award nominee Martha Byrne will be playing an NYPD cop in the film.

RESULTS: Indie Soap of the Week Poll (March 27-April 2, 2011)

Here are the results from the WE LOVE SOAPS TV "Indie Soap of the Week" poll for the week of March 27-April 2, 2011. SECRETS returned to the top spot for the week.



If you're a fan of any of these shows, we encourage you to check out some of the other series you may not have watched yet.

Indie soaps that aired one or more episodes last week were eligible.

Watch last week's indie soaps below:
- 9INE Part 7 "March"
- BLOOD AND BONE CHINA Chapter 4 "The Devil In The Potteries"
- THE CAVANAUGHS Season 2 Episode 3 "Beautiful Game"
- FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES Episode 5 "And the beat goes on!"
- MIND'S EYE Season 1 Episode 19 "Boiling Point"
- THE P@ASSIONATE & THE PRIVILEGED Episodes 107 & 108
- PIECES Episode Three "Witness/Protection"
- RAGGED ISLE Episode Four
- SECRETS Episode 25
- SWATS Episode 11 "Mistaken Identity"
- TABLE OF CHOICES Episode 80
- THEN WE GOT HELP! Episode 2.4 "Exercise Your Demons"

RESULTS: Indie Soap of the Week Poll (Feb. 27-Mar. 5, 2011)

Here are the results from the WE LOVE SOAPS TV "Indie Soap of the Week" poll for the week of February 27-March 5, 2011. SECRETS finished on top for the fourth week in a row.



If you're a fan of any of these shows, we encourage you to check out some of the other series you may not have watched yet.

Indie soaps that aired one or more episodes last week were eligible.

Watch last week's indie soaps below:
- 9INE Part 3 "November"
- ALPHA PLANET Ep. 111 "One Government, One Faith"
- AS THE CORN GROWS Episode 60
- BESTSELLERS Season 1 Episode 5
- THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF CUPID AND EROS Episode 9 "Love Conquers All, Bitch..."
- IN THE MOMENT Episode 13 "Testing, Testing
- THE LOUISE LOG Log #22 "How To Lose Weight"
- MIND'S EYE Season 1 Episode 15 "Break and Enter"
- MONEY POWER & RESPECT Episode 43 "Unhappy Reunion Part 5"
- SECRETS Episode 21
- VENUS SPA S2.20V (season finale)

RESULTS: Indie Soap of the Week Poll

Here are the results from the WE LOVE SOAPS TV "Indie Soap of the Week" poll for the week of February 20-26, 2011. SECRETS finished on top for the third week in a row.



If you're a fan of any of these shows, we encourage you to check out some of the other series you may not have watched yet.

Indie soaps that aired one or more episodes last week were eligible.

Watch last week's indie soaps below:
- 9INE Part 2 "October"
- BESTSELLERS Season 1 Episode 4
- MIND'S EYE Season 1 Episode 14 "After Math"
- OBLIVION "HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Part Two: Die, Die My Darling"
- SECRETS Episode 20
- THE BAY Chapter 4 Webisodes 15 & 16 (two part season finale)
- THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF CUPID AND EROS Episode 8 "No Good Deed..."
- THROWING STONES Episode 8

RESULTS: Indie Soap of the Week Poll

Here are the results from the WE LOVE SOAPS TV "Indie Soap of the Week" poll for the week of February 13-19, 2011. SECRETS finished on top for the second week in a row.



If you're a fan of any of these shows, we encourage you to check out some of the other series you may not have watched yet.

Indie soaps that aired one or more episodes last week were eligible.

Watch last week's indie soaps below:
- AS THE CORN GROWS Episode 59
- BESTSELLERS Season 1 Episode 3
- MIND'S EYE Season 1 Episode 13 "Eye of the Beholder"
- MISS BEHAVE Episode 2.10 "Over My Dead Body" (season finale)
- MONEY POWER & RESPECT Episode 41 "Unhappy Reunion pt 3"
- MONTECITO HEIGHTS Episode 8 "Gift"
- OBLIVION "HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Part One: Punish or Be Damned VIDEO 1"
- ORANGE JUICE IN BISHOP'S GARDEN Episode 3.14 "Ding Dong Ditch"
- SECRETS Episode 19
- THE BAY Chapter 4 Webisode 14
- THROWING STONES Episode 7
- TRAILER MADE Webisode 7
- VENUS SPA S2.19 "Sweating It Out!"

RESULTS: Indie Soap of the Week Poll

Here are the results from the WE LOVE SOAPS TV "Indie Soap of the Week" poll for the week of February 6-12, 2011. SECRETS finished on top for the first time.



If you're a fan of any of these shows, we encourage you to check out some of the other series you may not have watched yet.

Indie soaps that aired one or more episodes last week were eligible.

Watch last week's indie soaps below:
- BESTSELLERS Season 1 Episode 2
- BLACKOUT Episode 6
- DAZE Episode 6 "The Biggest End Of Summer Party"
- IN BETWEEN MEN Season 1 Episode 3
- MIND'S EYE Season 1 Episode 12 "Showdown"
- MISS BEHAVE Episode 2.9 "The Last Straw"
- OBLIVION Episode 8 "Die Die My Darling"
- ORANGE JUICE IN BISHOP'S GARDEN Episode 3.13 "A Simple Answer"
- SECRETS Episode 18
- SWATS Episode 8 - "A bad guy" Part 2
- THE BAY Chapter 4 Webisode 13
- THROWING STONES Episode 6
- VENUS SPA S2.18 "KOOL AID MAN ATTACKS!!!"

INDIE SOAP BEAT: July 30, 2010

In this week's "Indie Soap Beat" feature we reveal the latest happenings from around the world of independent soap opera and web series production. Click the show logos to visit the official websites.

Ilene Kristen appeared on the latest episode of the "Daytime Confidential Podcast" and discussed how her role on THE BAY came about: "I worked with Gregori Martin before. We did a movie, Manhattanites, and it's kind of a natural fit because we've really worked together very, very closely before. So when that was coming up, of course I would assume he would ask me and ask other people who worked on Manhattanites as well. We had a very successful working relationship. It was a very ambitious movie. It was done on a shoestring and we had a really good time doing it." Check out THE BAY website for information and tickets to Saturday's fan fundraiser event.

Boy 9 Productions has announced that its web-series, SECRETS, will debut five new episodes, bringing its total to fifteen, on Monday, August 2, 2010. A new episode will be posted each day that week, simulating the release schedule of a network soap opera. The web series follows a group of people living in Center City, some attending the ficitonal Center City University. A fallen soap writer, a mafia princess, and serial killer who preys on gay college students are just some of the characters the series follows. Taking traditional soap opera plots and giving them a gay spin has been a trademark of the show and it continues the storylines into new episodes.

THE CAVANAUGHS, from creator Adrian Morales, returned on Thursday with an all-new episode which featured not only a We Love Soaps t-shirt, but the "Absolutely Shouldless" book from Damon L. Jacobs. If you missed the recent appearance of CAVANAUGHS star Grant Landry on WE LOVE SOAPS TV, watch it here.

INDIE SOAP BEAT: February 3, 2010

In this week's "Indie Soap Beat" feature, we take a look back at the Indie Soap Awards, have an interview with COVIES creator Len Collin, details on a Super Bowl contest from THE RULES, and reveal the latest happenings from around the world of independent soap opera and web series production. Click the show logos to visit the official websites.

The 1st Annual Indie Soap Awards were broadcast on Monday, February 1 at We Love Soaps, Outviews, Daytime Confidential and several other websites. DIARY OF A SINGLE MOM won the award for Best Indie Soap, while ANYONE BUT ME and COMPULSIONS tied with four wins each. VENICE won the Fan's Choice Award in which thousands of fans voted for their favorite indie soap.

In total, 13 shows were honored and they all sent representation at the ceremony. The passion and dedication from this talented bunch of producers, writers, actors, directors, etc. was inspirational.

Click here for a complete list of winners.

Irish soap COVIES has now been airing for a month. We Love Soaps spoke with creator Len Collin about the project.

We Love Soaps: For fans who may not have seen COVIES yet, how would you describe the show to them?
Len Collin: It's a drama that combines high comedy and fantasy with social issues, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mayo countryside. Other than that it's been described as TWIN PEAKS meets FATHER TED.

We Love Soaps: How many episodes have you produced?
Len Collin: We've made eight episodes, each approximately 15 minutes long, so two hours worth of drama and comedy.

We Love Soaps: Have you watched any other web series?
Len Collin: When I came up with the idea for COVIES there wasn't really much to watch. At least not in Europe. It was only later that I discovered series such as PROM QUEEN - which looks sumptuous, but probably only got so many viewers because "Prom" is very similar to another four letter word beginning with "P". I've also seen WEB THERAPY and NOVEL ADVENTURES. I've also looked at the nominees for the Indie Soap Awards. I like BUPPIES and COMPULSIONS.

INDIE SOAP BEAT: January 27, 2010

In this week's "Indie Soap Beat" feature, we take a look at the latest happenings from around the world of independent soap opera production. Click the show logos to visit the official websites.

The 1st Annual Indie Soap Awards telecast will be broadcast on Monday, February 1, at 9 p.m. ET on the Indie Soap Awards website, at We Love Soaps, Outviews, Daytime Confidential and several other websites.

The show will feature an original performance by comedian/musician Joanna Parson and appearance by several of your indie soap favorites.

For a complete list of nominees, visit indiesoapawards.com.

Voting for the Fan's Choice Award is still ongoing until Jan. 31. You can vote here.

The seventh episode of indie comedy series ALL'S FAIRE featured a guest appearance from former GUIDING LIGHT star Robert Bogue (ex-Mallet). The story takes place at the Southeastern Delaware Renaissance Faire. You can watch Bogue's first episode here. He shows up at the end to save the Faire.

THE LIKE US SHOW is a new radio soap opera set to air around the country beginning Feb. 1. Set on the campus of the fictional Atlanta University, LIKE US tells the dramatic story of the lives of the students of this Historical Black University. After being abandoned by her drug addicted parents, Kori was left feeling bitter and on a hunt for love. Her mother, Antionette Bell, recently recovered from several years of drug abuse and is now living with her two daughters Kori and Shannon. Shannon, whose nickname is "The Golden Child", feels her sister is on the same road to destruction their mother once traveled down. Deeply in love with Robert, its only a matter of time before Shannon discovers his selfish habits that will soon be unveiled and threaten their relationship.

Two stars from ANYONE BUT ME will be presenters at the Indie Soap Awards (tune in to find out!). If you missed the We Love Soaps interviews with Rachael Hip-Flores (Vivian) and Nicole Pacent (Astor), you can watch them here. Episode four of season two will air sometime in February.

The next new episode of VENICE will air on Friday on the show's website for subscribers. Creators Crystal Chappell and Kim Turrisi participated in the NOH8 campaign last week. Turrisi has been confirmed as a presenter for the Indie Soap Awards. VENICE music artists Jen Foster (who seems the show's theme song) and Vanida Gail performed at The Bitter End in New York City on Wednesday night.

SECRETS returned last week with five all new episodes. The show, which is shot in South Jersey and various locations in Philadelphia, had previously aired five episodes in early 2009. We Love Soaps asked creator and star Damian Tracy about the show's return.

We Love Soaps: Why did you decide to release five episodes at once? It's an interesting approach that most of the indie soaps are not follow.
Damian Tracy: When we released the first five episodes last year, I launched them weekly. Frankly, following the number of Youtube hits, I noticed viewership trailed off with each episode. I think people just forgot to come back each week and tune in. I thought for the second season, I'd try releasing them all at once and see how that changed the numbers... and sure enough, the numbers are much closer. The episodes are short enough that you can watch five in one sitting during your lunch hour.