Exclusive: Black Lightning and Sistas actor Kelvin Hair joins the season 2 cast of Tyler Perry’s Ruthless in a recurring role. Hair will recur as Lewis, an ex-con who is now a member of the Rakudushi Cult. He has worked his way up to become a loyal and trusted servant to Dikahn, the second in command of the Rakudushi’s. Ruthless, which is a spinoff of Tyler Perry’s The Oval on BET, was renewed for a second season in 2020. Ruthless revolves around Ruth (Melissa L. Williams), who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker also star. Hair will also appear as Sam Cooke in the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, starring Jennifer Hudson. His additional credits include Royal Heights,...
- 3/22/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ruthless star Melissa L. Williams has signed with Buchwald for representation.
Williams drew praise for her role as Ruth Truesdale on Tyler Perry’s The Oval on BET, which was renewed for a second season earlier this year. Her performance led her to the starring role in spinoff Tyler Perry’s Ruthless on BET+, where she reprises her Ruth Truesdale character. Ruthless revolves around Ruth (Williams), who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker also star.
Williams previously had guest starring roles on The Game, If Loving You Is Wrong and Rosewood.
Williams continues to be repped by Vault Entertainment and Morris Yorn.
Williams drew praise for her role as Ruth Truesdale on Tyler Perry’s The Oval on BET, which was renewed for a second season earlier this year. Her performance led her to the starring role in spinoff Tyler Perry’s Ruthless on BET+, where she reprises her Ruth Truesdale character. Ruthless revolves around Ruth (Williams), who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker also star.
Williams previously had guest starring roles on The Game, If Loving You Is Wrong and Rosewood.
Williams continues to be repped by Vault Entertainment and Morris Yorn.
- 12/8/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Perry's Ruthless is ready to return with the second half of its first season. The first 12 episodes of the season finished airing on June 4th. The next dozen episodes kick off on November 26th with three new installments.
The BET+ drama series follows the members of a cult, and it began in a backdoor pilot during The Oval. Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker star in the drama, and they will be joined by several new faces during the remaining episodes of the season.
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The BET+ drama series follows the members of a cult, and it began in a backdoor pilot during The Oval. Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker star in the drama, and they will be joined by several new faces during the remaining episodes of the season.
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- 10/30/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The cast of Tyler Perry’s Ruthless on BET+ is growing and has set a date for the midseason premiere. Stevie Baggs, Jr., Colin McCalla, Samantha L. Thomas, Michelle Nunez, Alise Willis, and Jael Pettigrew are joining the drama as series regulars while three episodes will exclusively premiere on November 26 on the streaming platform with new episodes launching every Thursday.
As the season continues, many of the faithful followers have begun to uncover the evil that exists beneath the surface of the Rakudushis movement. Armed with this knowledge, Ruth and several new fearful cult members try to take control of their individual destinies. The attempts will prove to be almost impossible for anyone who does not have allies they think they can trust. Viewers will see more sex, lies, and murder in this cult that is living up to its fate. Being aware of false prophets has never reigned more true.
As the season continues, many of the faithful followers have begun to uncover the evil that exists beneath the surface of the Rakudushis movement. Armed with this knowledge, Ruth and several new fearful cult members try to take control of their individual destinies. The attempts will prove to be almost impossible for anyone who does not have allies they think they can trust. Viewers will see more sex, lies, and murder in this cult that is living up to its fate. Being aware of false prophets has never reigned more true.
- 10/29/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Does Tyler Perry have another hit on his hands? Bet+ just announced the premiere date for Perry's new TV show, Ruthless, Deadline reports.
A spin-off to The Oval, the drama series "tells the story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult." The cast includes Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker.
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A spin-off to The Oval, the drama series "tells the story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult." The cast includes Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker.
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- 2/22/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Ruth may be presumed dead on Tyler Perry’s The Oval, but that isn’t stopping the polarizing character from leading her own Bet+ spinoff — and soon.
Ruthless, which stars Melissa L. Williams in the title role, will kick off its 24-episode first season on Thursday, March 19, our sister site Deadline reports. Several episodes will be available to stream immediately, while subsequent installments will premiere on a weekly basis. This marks Perry’s first original series to stream on Bet+.
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Ruthless, which stars Melissa L. Williams in the title role, will kick off its 24-episode first season on Thursday, March 19, our sister site Deadline reports. Several episodes will be available to stream immediately, while subsequent installments will premiere on a weekly basis. This marks Perry’s first original series to stream on Bet+.
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- 2/21/2020
- TVLine.com
Bet+ has set Thursday, March 19 for the premiere of Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, a spin-off of the hit series Tyler Perry’s The Oval. Multiple episodes of the 24-episode one-hour drama, Perry’s first new original series to stream on Bet+, will be available to stream with new episodes launching every Thursday.
Tyler Perry’s Ruthless tells the story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker star.
Tyler Perry’s The Oval and Tyler Perry’s Sistas have continued to drive strong ratings on Bet. Both series’ January 22 midseason finales hit series highs in the P18-49 demo for the network.
The Oval stars Ed Quinn,...
Tyler Perry’s Ruthless tells the story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny D. Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Jaime Callica, Nirine S. Brown, Blue Kimble, Stephanie Charles, Hervé Clermont, Anthony Bless, and Bobbi Baker star.
Tyler Perry’s The Oval and Tyler Perry’s Sistas have continued to drive strong ratings on Bet. Both series’ January 22 midseason finales hit series highs in the P18-49 demo for the network.
The Oval stars Ed Quinn,...
- 2/21/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
After just three airings, Tyler Perry‘s The Oval has proven such a success for Bet that the network has ordered a spinoff for its streaming service, our sister publication Variety reports — and even faithful fans of the over-the-top series may be surprised by which storyline the new show will focus on.
The spinoff, titled Ruthless, will follow the exploits of cult member Ruth (Melissa L. Williams), “as she’s forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter,” according to the official logline.
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The spinoff, titled Ruthless, will follow the exploits of cult member Ruth (Melissa L. Williams), “as she’s forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter,” according to the official logline.
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- 11/7/2019
- TVLine.com
Tyler Perry is expanding his partnership with Bet Network with two new series, “Bruh” and “Ruthless” for the network’s streaming service, Bet Plus, Variety has learned exclusively.
“I’m so grateful for the millions of fans who have been watching the new shows on Bet. And this is only the beginning. I’m excited to bring these two new dynamic series to the Bet Plus family and continue to tell stories of high stakes drama with emerging talent,” Perry said in a statement.
The first series to complete production, “Tyler Perry’s Bruh” will chronicle the lives of a group of 30-something Black men as they explore the world of dating, careers and friendship in a present-day society. Additionally, viewers can expect the show to tackle some of the stereotypes faced by African American men. Barry Brewer (“Games People Play”), Mahdi Cocci (“The Gifted”), Phillip Mullings Jr. (“American Soul...
“I’m so grateful for the millions of fans who have been watching the new shows on Bet. And this is only the beginning. I’m excited to bring these two new dynamic series to the Bet Plus family and continue to tell stories of high stakes drama with emerging talent,” Perry said in a statement.
The first series to complete production, “Tyler Perry’s Bruh” will chronicle the lives of a group of 30-something Black men as they explore the world of dating, careers and friendship in a present-day society. Additionally, viewers can expect the show to tackle some of the stereotypes faced by African American men. Barry Brewer (“Games People Play”), Mahdi Cocci (“The Gifted”), Phillip Mullings Jr. (“American Soul...
- 11/7/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Vulture Watch
Can Curtis and Ella finally sit back and relax? Has The Paynes TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Paynes season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A scripted Own comedy series, The Paynes stars Cassi Davis Patton, Lavan Davis, Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. The sitcom centers on Ella and Curtis Payne (Davis Patton and Davis). He’s a somewhat brash, retired fire chief, while she’s a patient, long-suffering homemaker. Retirement isn’t all smooth sailing for them, and amidst the laughter they experience plenty of lows along...
Can Curtis and Ella finally sit back and relax? Has The Paynes TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The Paynes season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A scripted Own comedy series, The Paynes stars Cassi Davis Patton, Lavan Davis, Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. The sitcom centers on Ella and Curtis Payne (Davis Patton and Davis). He’s a somewhat brash, retired fire chief, while she’s a patient, long-suffering homemaker. Retirement isn’t all smooth sailing for them, and amidst the laughter they experience plenty of lows along...
- 5/4/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Own's original scripted programming has largely revolved around dramas, and some of them have done quite well on the smaller cable network. While Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse has ended its first run, now the prolific creator is bringing some laughter to the Oprah Winfrey Network, with a spinoff of his long-lived sitcom, Tyler Perry's House of Payne. Is the audience ready for more laughs with this family? Will The Paynes be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. A comedy, The Paynes TV show stars Cassi Davis Patton, Lavan Davis, Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. The Own TV series centers on Ella and Curtis Payne (Davis Patton and Davis). He’s a somewhat brash, retired fire chief, while she’s a patient, long-suffering homemaker. Retirement isn’t all smooth...
- 4/24/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
How much do you enjoy Curtis and Ella's retirement during the first season of The Paynes TV show on Own? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show The Paynes is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of The Paynes season one episodes below. An Own sitcom, The Paynes stars Cassi Davis Patton, Lavan Davis, Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. The comedy centers on Ella and Curtis Payne (Davis Patton and Davis). He’s a somewhat brash, retired fire chief, while she’s a patient, long-suffering homemaker. Retirement isn’t all smooth sailing...
- 3/10/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tyler Perry is back on Own: Oprah Winfrey Network and making a splash with his House of Payne spinoff, The Paynes. The series is packed with plenty of laughs with some life lessons peppered in throughout the season, as told through a new cast of stars and some familiar faces. One of the shows breakout stars is Stephanie Charles, who plays Nyla, a naïve single mother who finds solace in volunteering at her church while coping with an abusive relationship. Nyla is the daughter of Curtis and Ella Payne, played by Lavan Davis and Cassi Davis, who are reprising their House of Payne roles. Here are five things you need to know about The Paynes' breakout star: 1. She Gets to Hang Out With Tyler...
- 2/9/2018
- E! Online
Network: Own. Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: January 16, 2018 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Cassi Davis-Patton, Lavan Davis, Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. TV show description: A spinoff to Tyler Perry's House of Payne, The Paynes TV show centers on Ella and Curtis Payne (Davis-Patton and Davis). He's a somewhat brash, retired fire chief, while she's a patient, long-suffering homemaker. Retirement isn't all smooth sailing for them, and they experience plenty of lows along with the highs. After a death in the family, Ella and Curtis travel to Florida, and Curtis ends up getting drawn into a real estate...
- 1/17/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Oprah Winfrey Network has more Tyler Perry coming to a TV near you. Today, Own announced The Paynes TV show, a spinoff of Perry's cancelled House of Payne TV series, will premiere on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 10:00pm, with two back-to-back half-hour episodes. It will then settle into its regular timeslot beginning Saturday, January 20th at 9:00pm Et/Pt. An Own scripted comedy, The Paynes stars Cassi Davis and Lavan Davis as Cassi Davis and Lavan Davis, as they adjust to the retired way of life. The cast also includes Jackée Harry, Stephanie Charles, Markice Moore, Jd McCrary, Sanai Victoria, and Anthony O. Dalton. Read More…...
- 11/22/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Stars: Richard Tyson, Tina Ivlev, Kristoffer Kjornes, Bianca Malinowski, Dustin Quick, Stephanie Charles, Nihan Gur, Vivan Dugré, Ric Sarabia | Written by Rock Shaink Jr., Keith Kjornes | Directed by José Manuel Cravioto
If you read any of my reviews from this years London FrightFest you’ll know that there was a distinct trend of strong women running throughout a number of the films screened at the festival. Whilst Bound to Vengeance was not part of the event, it does continues the fantastic, and frankly refreshing, trend… José Manuel Cravioto’s film also shares a lot in common with Last Girl Standing, in that it focuses on what happens After your usual horror tale has ended. In this case, what happens after the final girl escapes her captors; asking just how does she move on from her ordeal?
Bound to Vengeance tells the story of Eve, show in found-footage flashback to be...
If you read any of my reviews from this years London FrightFest you’ll know that there was a distinct trend of strong women running throughout a number of the films screened at the festival. Whilst Bound to Vengeance was not part of the event, it does continues the fantastic, and frankly refreshing, trend… José Manuel Cravioto’s film also shares a lot in common with Last Girl Standing, in that it focuses on what happens After your usual horror tale has ended. In this case, what happens after the final girl escapes her captors; asking just how does she move on from her ordeal?
Bound to Vengeance tells the story of Eve, show in found-footage flashback to be...
- 11/8/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS" episode 5 of season 12. The episode is entitled, "The San Dominick," and it sounds like things will get very intriguing and dramatic as Gibbs finds himself trapped on a ship that's been taken over by pirates, and more! In the new, 5th episode press release: A man overboard investigation, is going to find Gibbs trapped on a ship that has been commandeered by pirates. Press release number 2: During a joint Coast Guard and NCIS training exercise at sea, Gibbs and Cgis Agent Borin are going to spot a deceased man overboard, who is discovered to be a missing crew member from a ship 60 nautical miles away. Upon boarding the ship for questioning, Gibbs will find himself on a vessel that has been commandeered by pirates. Diane Neal guest stars as Cgis Agent Abigail Borin and Jim Beaver guest...
- 10/14/2014
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
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