Kingdom Business
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 (list of episodes) |
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Camera setup | Multiple camera |
Running time | 41–51 min. |
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Original network | BET+ |
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Original release | May 19, 2022 present | –
Kingdom Business is an American musical drama series created and executive produced by John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart. It premiered on BET+ on May 19, 2022.
Plot[]
The show follows Denita (Yolanda Adams), a gospel superstar who runs the in-house record label Kingdom Records and doubles as First Lady of First Kingdom Church. She also happens to be determined to guard her family and its many secrets at all costs. Just as Denita is enjoying the fruits of her labor, the world she’s worked so hard to put together begins to unravel when an unexpected contender in the gospel music scene threatens her status. Rbel (Serayah) is a young woman on the rise whose checkered past as an exotic dancer is no match for her destiny to turn the gospel world on its head with her newfound voice.
Cast and characters[]
Main[]
- Yolanda Adams as Denita Jordan[1]
- Serayah as Rebecca "Rbel" Belle[1]
- Michael Jai White as Julius "Caesar" Jones[1]
- Michael Beach as Calvin Jordan[1]
- Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield as Taj Jordan[1]
Recurring[]
- Dominique Johnson as Malcolm Walker[1]
- Tamar Braxton as Sasha[1]
- La'Myia Good as Essence[1]
- Aspen Kennedy as Zyan[1]
- Kiandra Richardson as C.J. Jordan-Walker[1]
- Kajuana S. Marie as Dani[1]
- Sam Malone as Dex[1]
- Louis Gossett, Jr. as Bishop Jeremiah West
- Patrice Fisher as Detective Juanita Parker
Episodes[]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date [2] | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
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1 | "One Moment From Glory" | Oz Scott | John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart | May 19, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | 0.63[3] |
2 | "His Eye Is On The...Raven" | Oz Scott | John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart | May 19, 2022 | August 7, 2022 | 0.38[4] |
3 | "Let It Burn" | Mary Lou Belli | Ruth Ferrera | May 19, 2022 | Fall 2023 | N/A |
4 | "If I Could" | Mary Lou Belli | Jasmine Swift | May 19, 2022 | Fall 2023 | N/A |
5 | "Imagine" | Shea William Vanderpoort | Shani Am. Moore | May 19, 2022 | Fall 2023 | N/A |
6 | "Love Song" | Shea William Vanderpoort | Corey Moore | May 19, 2022 | Fall 2023 | N/A |
7 | "Dear God" | Christopher Erskin | Ruth Ferrera | May 19, 2022 | Fall 2023 | N/A |
8 | "Homecoming" | Christopher Erskin | John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart | May 19, 2022 | Fall 2023 | N/A |
Production[]
Development[]
On December 2, 2019, the series was in development by NBC.[5] On August 23, 2021, the series was moved to BET+ where it received a series order.[6][7] The series premiered on May 19, 2022.[8]
Casting[]
The main cast was revealed on December 7, 2021.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m Petski, Denise (December 7, 2021). "'Kingdom Business': Yolanda Adams & Serayah To Lead Cast Of BET+ Gospel Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Kingdom Business – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (June 2, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.1.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (August 9, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 8.7.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 2, 2019). "Gospel Music Industry Drama 'Kingdom Business' Produced By DeVon Franklin, Holly Carter & Kirk Franklin In The Works At NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2021). "BET+ Greenlights Gospel Drama Series 'Kingdom Business' From DeVon Franklin, Holly Carter & Kirk Franklin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "BET+ Greenlights Gospel Drama "Kingdom Business"" (Press release). BET. August 26, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Video: BET Original - "Kingdom Business" Trailer Featuring Yolanda Adams & Serayah" (Press release). BET. April 25, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
External links[]
- 2020s American black television series
- 2020s American drama television series
- 2022 American television series debuts
- American musical television series
- BET+ original programming
- English-language television shows