Home / Arts and Entertainment / From NYC Trains to TV Academy: Subway Takes Star Rises
From NYC Trains to TV Academy: Subway Takes Star Rises
31 May
Summary
- Kareem Rahma created Subway Takes, a show featuring controversial opinions on trains.
- The viral series launched in July 2023 and has millions of followers online.
- Rahma is submitting the show for Emmy consideration in two categories.
Kareem Rahma, who thrives on debate, has translated this passion into the popular web series Subway Takes. Filmed on New York City subway trains, the show captures everyday people and celebrities sharing candid, often controversial, viewpoints on a range of topics. Launched in July 2023, the series has rapidly gained traction, boasting 2 million followers on Instagram and nearly a million subscribers on YouTube.
The show's growing fame has led to celebrity guests like Colin Jost and Hannah Einbinder being featured. Rahma meticulously handles guest selection based on personal interest rather than follower count. Despite the increasing profile, the production maintains its guerrilla-style, low-footprint approach, using the same camera equipment invested in by Rahma on a credit card.
Rahma, who previously found success with the TikTok show 'Keep the Meter Running,' now feels a strong connection to New York City. He is seeking recognition for Subway Takes by submitting it to the Television Academy for consideration in outstanding short-form comedy, drama, or variety series, and outstanding performer categories. He views this as a potential signal of evolving industry standards.
