Kingdom Business

American musical drama television series
  • Drama
  • Musical
  • Crime
  • Romance
  • Thriller
Created by
  • John J. Sakmar
  • Kerry Lenhart
Starring
  • Yolanda Adams
  • Serayah
  • Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield
  • Michael Jai White
  • Michael Beach
  • Kiandra Richardson
Country of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons2No. of episodes16ProductionExecutive producers
  • John J. Sakmar
  • Kerry Lenhart
  • Holly Carter
  • DeVon Franklin
  • Kirk Franklin
  • Michael Van Dyck
Camera setupMultiple cameraRunning time41–51 min.Production companies
  • Franklin Entertainment
  • Relevé Entertainment
  • Fo Yo Soul Entertainment
  • Inspired Entertainment
  • DAELight Media
Original releaseNetworkBET+ReleaseMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19) –
present (present)

Kingdom Business is an American musical drama series created by John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart and executive produced by Kirk Franklin and DeVon Franklin. It stars Yolanda Adams as Denita Jordan, a gospel superstar who runs the in-house record label Kingdom Records, and Serayah as Rebecca "Rbel" Belle, a young exotic dancer who singing talent at the memorial service for her best friend goes viral. It premiered on BET+ on May 19, 2022. In February 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on November 2, 2023.[1]

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

Yolanda Adams and Serayah star in the series.

Main

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
18May 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)
28November 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)December 14, 2023 (2023-12-14)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
11"One Moment From Glory"Oz ScottJohn J. Sakmar & Kerry LenhartMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)June 1, 20220.63[4]
22"His Eye Is On The...Raven?"Oz ScottJohn J. Sakmar & Kerry LenhartMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)August 7, 20220.38[5]
33"Let It Burn"Mary Lou BelliRuth FerreraMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)January 18, 20230.55[6]
44"If I Could"Mary Lou BelliJasmine SwiftMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)January 25, 20230.64[7]
55"Imagine"Shea William VanderpoortShani Am. MooreMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)February 1, 20230.53[8]
66"Love Song"Shea William VanderpoortCorey MooreMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)February 8, 20230.55[9]
77"Dear God"Christopher ErskinRuth FerreraMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)February 15, 20230.54[10]
88"Homecoming"Christopher ErskinJohn J. Sakmar & Kerry LenhartMay 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)February 22, 20230.37[11]

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air date [12]U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
91"Stay"Mary Lou BelliJohn J. Sakmar & Kerry LenhartNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)November 26, 2023N/A
102"Wanna Be Happy"Mary Lou BelliRuth FerreraNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)March 26, 2024N/A
113"Why We Sing"Neema BarnetteCorey MooreNovember 9, 2023 (2023-11-09)April 2, 2024N/A
124"Caught Up"Neema BarnetteJasmine SwiftNovember 16, 2023 (2023-11-16)April 9, 2024N/A
135"Broken People"Terri J. VaughnRuth Ferrera & Sara RayNovember 23, 2023 (2023-11-23)April 16, 2024N/A
146"Fear Is Not My Future"Terri J. VaughnCorey MooreNovember 30, 2023 (2023-11-30)April 23, 2024N/A
157"Bed Of Lies"Oz ScottJasmine SwiftDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)April 30, 2024N/A
168"Song Of Joy"Oz ScottJohn J. Sakmar & Kerry LenhartDecember 14, 2023 (2023-12-14)May 7, 2024N/A

Production

Development

On December 2, 2019, the series was in development by NBC.[13] On August 23, 2021, the series was moved to BET+ where it received a series order.[14][15] The series premiered on May 19, 2022.[16] On February 2, 2023, BET+ renewed the series for a second season.[17]

Casting

The main cast was revealed on December 7, 2021.[2]

References

  1. ^ "WHAT TO WATCH TODAY All the Light We Cannot See Debuts, Star Trek: Lower Decks and Buddy Games Finales and More". TVLine. November 2, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Petski, Denise (December 7, 2021). "Kingdom Business: Yolanda Adams & Serayah To Lead Cast Of BET+ Gospel Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Bell, BreAnna (September 14, 2023). "Michelle Williams, Loretta Devine, Tamela Mann, and More to Guest Star in BET+'s 'Kingdom Business' Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)".
  4. ^ Salem, Mitch (June 2, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.1.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  5. ^ Salem, Mitch (August 9, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Sunday 8.7.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 19, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.18.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Salem, Mitch (January 26, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.25.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  8. ^ Salem, Mitch (February 2, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.1.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 9, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.8.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  10. ^ Salem, Mitch (February 16, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.15.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  11. ^ Salem, Mitch (February 23, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.22.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  12. ^ "Kingdom Business – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "BET+ Greenlights Gospel Drama "Kingdom Business"" (Press release). BET. August 26, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  16. ^ "Video: BET Original - "Kingdom Business" Trailer Featuring Yolanda Adams & Serayah" (Press release). BET. April 25, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  17. ^ Petski, Denise (February 2, 2023). "Kingdom Business Renewed For Season 2 At BET+". Deadline Hollywood.

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