Originally a one - off , Breadwinners premiered at a short film festival held at a bar in New York City , and later was linked to the network , where they were contacted .
The show was developed into a full - fledged series .
Originally a one - off , Breadwinners premiered at a short film festival held at a bar in New York City , and later was linked to the network , where they were contacted and the show was developed into a full - fledged series .