Key Takeaways
- Paramount+ renews four series previously on BET+
- ‘Divorced Sistas’ and ‘Zatima’ will each have 16 episodes in their new seasons
- ‘The Black Hamptons’ and ‘The Family Business’ are also renewed
- Tyler Perry continues to be a key creator for Paramount+
Renewals Announced
Paramount+ has announced the renewal of four series that were originally part of BET+, following the integration of BET+ into the larger streaming platform. Among the renewed shows are Tyler Perry’s ‘Divorced Sistas’, which will return for its third season, and ‘Zatima’, which has been picked up for its sixth season. Additionally, Carl Weber’s ‘The Black Hamptons’ and ‘The Family Business’ will also see new seasons.
Episode Details
Both ‘Divorced Sistas’ and ‘Zatima’ will consist of 16 episodes each, a common format for Perry’s productions. Historically, ‘Divorced Sistas’ has followed a pattern of releasing episodes in two batches of eight, while ‘Zatima’ has previously aired 20 episodes per season, split into two groups of ten. Upcoming seasons had been in production without prior announcements, including a fifth season for ‘Zatima’ and a second season for ‘Divorced Sistas’. The latter, a spinoff from Perry’s popular series ‘Sistas’, achieved a record viewership for its premiere on BET+ last summer.
Surprising Renewals
‘The Family Business’ and ‘The Black Hamptons’ will each return for ten episodes. Their renewals come as a surprise due to the lengthy hiatus between seasons. ‘The Black Hamptons’ last aired its second season finale over two and a half years ago, while ‘The Family Business’ concluded its sixth season in December of the previous year. It’s possible that these renewals were finalized earlier and are now being made public.
Future of Tyler Perry’s Productions
The renewals for these series add to the earlier announcement in March regarding the sixth season of ‘Ms. Pat Show’, another BET+ original that transitioned to Paramount+. Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals at Paramount+, expressed confidence in the successful migration of BET+ content, stating that the volume of original programming will remain strong under the Paramount+ brand.
Tyler Perry’s Ongoing Role
The integration of BET+ into Paramount+ involved Paramount acquiring Tyler Perry Studios’ stake in BET+. Perry continues to be a significant figure in content creation for both BET and Paramount+. Wiseman highlighted the strength of their partnership, expressing excitement for future projects from Perry and collaboration with BET Studios.
Series Overview
The Black Hamptons
Season: 3
Episodes: 10
Logline: The Britton family faces tensions with the newly arrived Johnsons in the upscale Black town of Sag Harbor, NY.
Talent: Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Elise Neal, Brian White, Karon Riley, and Mike Merrill.
The Family Business
Season: 7
Episodes: 10
Logline: The wealthy Duncans run their New York-based criminal enterprise with an iron fist, prioritizing family above all.
Talent: Ernie Hudson, Valarie Pettiford, Darrin Dewitt, Javicia Leslie, Tami Roman, Sean Ringgold, Michael Jai White, Arrington Foster, and Lisa Raye McCoy.
Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas
Season: 3
Episodes: 16
Logline: A confession leads to the unraveling of long-held secrets among a group of women, forcing them to confront their relationships.
Talent: LeToya Luckett, Khadeen Indréa, Porscha Coleman, Briana Price, Jennifer Sears, DeVon Franklin, Ronreaco Lee, and Robert Christopher Riley.
Tyler Perry’s Zatima
Season: 6
Episodes: 16
Logline: Misunderstandings lead to revelations as Zac and Fatima navigate love, loss, and the challenges of family.
Talent: DeVale Ellis, Crystal Reneé Hayslett, Nzinga Imani, Remington Hoffman, Cameron Fuller, and Guyviaud Joseph.
