Zatima

American comedy drama television series
  • Comedy drama
  • Romance
  • Thriller
Created byTyler PerryWritten byTyler PerryDirected byTyler PerryStarring
  • Devale Ellis
  • Crystal Renee Hayslett
  • Nzinga Imani
  • Remington Hoffman
  • Cameron Fuller
  • Jasmin Brown
  • Guyviaud Joseph
  • Redaric Williams
  • Laila Odom
Country of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons2No. of episodes30ProductionExecutive producerTyler PerryCamera setupSingleProduction companyTyler Perry StudiosOriginal releaseNetworkBET+ReleaseSeptember 22, 2022 (2022-09-22) –
present (present)RelatedSistas

Zatima is an American comedy drama television series created by Tyler Perry as a spin-off of Sistas. It premiered on BET+ on September 22, 2022. The show has been renewed for a third season.[1]

Plot

In this spin-off from Sistas, Zac and Fatima start their new journey as a couple but a series of secrets, lies, infidelity, and exes threaten the pair's newfound love.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Devale Ellis as Zachary "Zac" Taylor[2][3]
  • Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima Wilson[2][3]
  • Nzinga Imani as Angela[4][5]
  • Remington Hoffman as Bryce[4][5]
  • Cameron Fuller as Nathan[4][5]
  • Jasmin Brown as Deja (season 2; recurring, season 1)
  • Guyviaud Joseph as Tony (season 2: recurring, season 1)
  • Redaric Williams as Paul (season 2)
  • Laila Odom as Connie (season 2)

Recurring

  • Danielle LaRoach as Belinda[4][5]
  • Tony D. Head as Henry
  • Ameer Baraka as Jeremiah
  • Jamie Jones as Dr. Reid (season 2)
  • Jen Harper as Gladys

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110September 22, 2022 (2022-09-22)October 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)
22010March 16, 2023 (2023-03-16)April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)
10August 24, 2023 (2023-08-24)September 21, 2023 (2023-09-21)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air date [6][7]U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
11"A New Chapter"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 22, 2022 (2022-09-22)September 21, 20220.46[8]
22"Water Under The Bridge"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 22, 2022 (2022-09-22)June 7, 20230.55[9]
33"Off Limits"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)June 14, 20230.77[10]
44"To Tell The Truth"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)June 21, 20230.74[11]
55"The Element of Surprise"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)June 28, 20230.69[12]
66"Cutting Ties"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)July 5, 20230.67[13]
77"Trouble at Home"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)July 12, 20230.37[13]
88"About Last Night"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)July 19, 20230.71[13]
99"Wicked"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)July 26, 20230.75[13]
1010"To Be Frank"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)August 2, 20230.80[14]

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air date [6][15]U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
Part 1
111"Basic Instinct"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 16, 2023 (2023-03-16)March 15, 20230.79[16]
122"Guilt Trip"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 16, 2023 (2023-03-16)January 9, 2024N/A
133"Close Quarters"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)January 16, 2024N/A
144"Temperature Rising"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)January 23, 2024N/A
155"Not What You Think"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)January 30, 2024N/A
166"Too Close for Comfort"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)February 6, 2024N/A
177"Mind Over Matter"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)February 13, 2024N/A
188"Suspicious Minds"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)February 20, 2024N/A
199"The Dinner Diagnosis"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)February 27, 2024N/A
2010"The Good With The Bad"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)March 5, 2024N/A
Part 2
2111"Out of Love"Armani OrtizTyler PerryAugust 24, 2023 (2023-08-24)March 12, 2024N/A
2212"Risky Business"Armani OrtizTyler PerryAugust 24, 2023 (2023-08-24)March 19, 2024N/A
2313"Never Too Late"Armani OrtizTyler PerryAugust 31, 2023 (2023-08-31)March 26, 2024N/A
2414"Redemption"Armani OritzTyler PerryAugust 31, 2023 (2023-08-31)April 2, 2024N/A
2515"Moments Of Clarity"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 7, 2023 (2023-09-07)April 9, 2024N/A
2616"A Gamble At Love"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 7, 2023 (2023-09-07)April 16, 2024N/A
2717"Energy Shift"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)April 23, 2024N/A
2818"Pride To The Side"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)April 30, 2024N/A
2919"Dear Mama"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 21, 2023 (2023-09-21)May 7, 2024N/A
3020"The Ugly Truth"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 21, 2023 (2023-09-21)May 14, 2024N/A

Production

Development

The series was picked up by BET+ on March 10, 2022.[2][3] On August 26, 2022, it was announced that the series will premiere on September 29, 2022.[4][5] It was later rescheduled to September 22, 2022, a week before.[17] On February 17, 2023, a second season was ordered and announced and it premiered on March 16, 2023.

Casting

The main cast was revealed on August 26, 2022.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Zacfatima [@Zacxfatima] (January 22, 2024). "#ZatimaOnBETPlus #zatimaseason3" (Tweet). Retrieved March 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b c "BET's Tyler Perry Programming Universe Expands with the Addition of the New "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Spin-Off "Tyler Perry's Zatima"" (Press release). BET. December 8, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ a b c Del Rosario, Alexandra (December 8, 2021). "Tyler Perry's Zatima: Zac & Fatima-Centered Sistas Spinoff Starring Devale Ellis & Crystal Renee Hayslett Gets BET+ Series Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Second Wave of Cast in New "Sistas" Spin-Off "Tyler Perry's Zatima" and Premiere Date" (Press release). BET. August 26, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Cordero, Rosy (August 26, 2022). "Tyler Perry's Zatima: Zac & Fatima-Centered Sistas Spinoff Adds 6 To Cast; BET+ Sets Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Zatima – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Zatima Season 1 – Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Salem, Mitch (September 22, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.21.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  9. ^ Salem, Mitch (June 8, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.7.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (June 15, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.14.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  11. ^ Salem, Mitch (June 23, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.21.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  12. ^ Salem, Mitch (June 29, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 6.28.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c d "Zatima". USTVDB. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  14. ^ Pucci, Douglas (August 3, 2023). "Wednesday Ratings: CBS Tops the Night with 25th Season Premiere of Big Brother". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  15. ^ "Zatima Season 2 – Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  16. ^ Salem, Mitch (March 16, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 3.15.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  17. ^ "BET, BET+ and BET Digital's What to Watch & Binge This Week: Premiering and Streaming Monday, September 19 – Sunday September 25" (Press release). BET. September 16, 2022 – via BET Press.

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