UnREAL

The show is based on the short film Sequin Raze (2013), which was written and directed by Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of UnREAL. She was also a producer on The Bachelor (2002) from 2002-2004.

The original pilot was directed by another director, but when the final result left both producers and the network dissatisfied, a new one was brought in.

The character of Quinn is based on a real person.