Haus of Vicious is an American drama television series created by Jill Ramsey that premiered on BET on August 17, 2022.

Haus of Vicious
GenreDrama[1][2]
Created byJill Ramsey
Directed byKim Fields
Starring
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producers
  • Jill Ramsey
  • Tami Roman
  • Eric Tomosunas
  • Kimberly L. Ogletree
  • Kim Fields
  • Herb Kimble
  • Maureen Guthman
  • Marvin Neil
Camera setupMultiple camera
Running time40 minutes
Production companies
  • Roman Ramsey Productions
  • Karat Entertainment
  • Lux Angeles Studios
Original release
Network
  • BET (season 1)
  • BET+ (season 2–present)
ReleaseAugust 17, 2022 (2022-08-17) –
present

In March 2024, the series was renewed for a second season which will premiere on September 19, 2024 on BET+.

Plot

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The series follows Chantel Vivian (Tami Roman), a fashion designer whose success is overshadowed by her narcissistic husband, addiction, unresolved childhood traumas, and dysfunctional personal life. With the assistance of her secret weapon, Jaelyn Ryan (Erica Peeples), publicist to her Vicious Empire, Chantel works to rise through the ranks, but her husband Kane's (Redaric Williams) behavior threatens to tear down the house.

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
18August 17, 2022 (2022-08-17)October 5, 2022 (2022-10-05)BET
28[4]September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)TBABET+

Season 1 (2022)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Haus of Vicious"Kim FieldsTu-Shonda Whitaker & Amaleka McCallAugust 17, 2022 (2022-08-17)0.30[5]
22"A Vicious Scandal"Kim FieldsTu-Shonda Whitaker & Amaleka McCallAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)0.35[6]
33"Vicious Lies"Kim FieldsTu-Shonda Whitaker & Amaleka McCallAugust 31, 2022 (2022-08-31)0.32[7]
44"Vicious Betrayal"Kim FieldsTu-Shonda Whitaker & Amaleka McCallSeptember 7, 2022 (2022-09-07)0.34[8]
55"Viciously Passion"Kim FieldsTu-Shonda Whitaker & Amaleka McCallSeptember 14, 2022 (2022-09-14)0.36[9]
66"Vicious Intent"Kim FieldsTu-Shonda Whitaker & Amaleka McCallSeptember 21, 2022 (2022-09-21)0.45[10]
77"Vicious Fall"Kim FieldsTu-Shonda Whitaker & Amaleka McCallSeptember 28, 2022 (2022-09-28)0.38[11]
88"Vicious Rise"Kim FieldsTu-Shonda Whitaker & Amaleka McCallOctober 5, 2022 (2022-10-05)0.37[12]

Season 2

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No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [4]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [4]BET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
91"Vicious Encounters"Roger AlexanderJill RamseySeptember 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)TBAN/A
102"Vicious Secrets"Roger AlexanderLyric C. AndersonSeptember 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)TBAN/A
113"Vicious Set-Up"Roger AlexanderLyric C. AndersonSeptember 26, 2024 (2024-09-26)TBAN/A
124"Vicious Intentions"Roger AlexanderLyric C AndersonOctober 3, 2024 (2024-10-03)TBAN/A
135"Vicious Life"Roger AlexanderLyric C. Anderson,October 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)TBAN/A
146"Vicious Exposure"Roger AlexanderLyric C. AndersonOctober 17, 2024 (2024-10-17)TBAN/A
157"Vicious Cuts"Roger AlexanderDywane D BirchOctober 24, 2024 (2024-10-24)TBAN/A
168"Vicious Showdown"Roger AlexanderDywane D BirchOctober 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)TBATBD

Production

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Development

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On May 5, 2021, the series was in development by UrbanflixTV.[13] On August 12, 2022, the series was moved to BET where it received a series order. The series premiered on August 17, 2022.[3]

On March 25, 2024, the series was renewed for a second season which will premiere on September 19, 2024 on BET+.[14][15]

Casting

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The main cast was revealed on August 12, 2022.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Haus of Vicious". TV Guide. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Haus of Vicious". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Andreeva, Nellie (August 12, 2022). "Tami Roman-Starrer Haus Of Vicious Lands At BET; Premiere Date Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "Haus of Vicious – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Salem, Mitch (August 18, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 8.17.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 25, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 8.24.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  7. ^ Salem, Mitch (September 1, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 8.31.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  8. ^ Salem, Mitch (September 8, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.7.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED w/ Broadcast Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 15, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.14.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  10. ^ Salem, Mitch (September 22, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.21.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 29, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.28.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  12. ^ Salem, Mitch (October 6, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 10.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  13. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (May 5, 2021). "Kim Fields, Tami Roman Team Up With All-Female, Black Producing Team for UrbanflixTV Series Vicious (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  14. ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 25, 2024). "Tami Roman-Led Haus Of Vicious Lands Season 2 Renewal At BET+". Deadline Hollywood.
  15. ^ "Video: BET+ Original Series - "Haus of Vicious" Season 2 Trailer" (Press release). BET. September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
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