The UB Interview: Shalini Bathina Talks ‘Long Slow Exhale’

“Long Slow Exhale” premiered earlier this month exclusively on Spectrum, with a second run later this year on BET.

Airing over the course of four weeks, with three episodes airing each week.

The Spectrum drama series “Long Slow Exhale” is set in the high-stakes world of women’s college basketball.

The 12-episode series follows J.C. Abernathy, a successful Head Coach of a competitive women’s college basketball team who finds herself in the middle of a potentially career shattering sexual abuse scandal.

As she tries to find the truth among the many secrets she uncovers, she has to make hard decisions that will affect her, her family and the team of female athletes who all rely on her.

The series stars Rose Rollins (J.C. Abernathy), Josh Lucas (University Athletic Director Hilman Ford), Ian Harding (Assistant Coach Eddie Hagen), Famke Janssen (Dr. Melinda Barrington), Lyriq Bent (Garrett), Shalini Bathina (Emily), Tony Gonzalez (Desmond), Enajite Esegine (Jordan), Brittney Elena (Corrine), Jazmine Stewart (Verdell), Isabella Star LaBlanc (Elfrina), Carmen Flood (Nikki) and Erin Croom (Lorna).

Aries from UB spoke with Shalini Bathina about her role on “Long Slow Exhale.” Shalini tells us what made her want to be apart of the series and what she enjoys most about working with the cast.

Shalini also shares her thoughts on why people need to tune in and her ideal role and more.

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