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]
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Camera setup | Multiple camera |
| Running time | 41–51 min. |
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| Network | BET+ |
| Release | May 19, 2022 – present |
Plot
editThe 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
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Yolanda Adams and Serayah star in the series.
Main
edit- Yolanda Adams as Denita Jordan[2]
- Serayah as Rebecca "Rbel" Belle[2]
- Michael Jai White as Julius "Caesar" Jones[2]
- Michael Beach as Calvin Jordan[2]
- Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield as Taj Jordan[2]
- Kiandra Richardson as Cierra Joy “C.J.” Jordan-Walker (season 2; recurring, season 1)
Recurring
edit- Loretta Devine as Darlene West, Denita’s mother
- Dominique Johnson as Malcolm Walker[2]
- Tamar Braxton as Sasha[2]
- La'Myia Good as Essence[2]
- Aspen Kennedy as Zyan[2]
- Kajuana S. Marie as Dani[2]
- Sam Malone as Dex[2]
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Bishop Jeremiah West, Denita’s father
- Patrice Fisher as Detective Juanita Parker
- Kirk Franklin as Deacon D'Wayne
- Journey Carter as Jewel
- Sam Malone as Dex
- Gerard Catus as Ray Johnson
- Moritz J. Williams as Xavier James
- Maura Gale as Joyce Williams
- Gillian White as Vy Waters
- Uyoata Udi as Elijah
- Michelle Williams as Skye Johnson
- DeVon Franklin as Renard Gray
Guest stars
editEpisodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 8 | May 19, 2022 | ||
| 2 | 8 | November 2, 2023 | December 14, 2023 | |
Season 1 (2022)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | 1 | "One Moment From Glory" | Oz Scott | John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart | May 19, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | 0.63[4] |
| 2 | 2 | "His Eye Is On The...Raven?" | Oz Scott | John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart | May 19, 2022 | August 7, 2022 | 0.38[5] |
| 3 | 3 | "Let It Burn" | Mary Lou Belli | Ruth Ferrera | May 19, 2022 | January 18, 2023 | 0.55[6] |
| 4 | 4 | "If I Could" | Mary Lou Belli | Jasmine Swift | May 19, 2022 | January 25, 2023 | 0.64[7] |
| 5 | 5 | "Imagine" | Shea William Vanderpoort | Shani Am. Moore | May 19, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | 0.53[8] |
| 6 | 6 | "Love Song" | Shea William Vanderpoort | Corey Moore | May 19, 2022 | February 8, 2023 | 0.55[9] |
| 7 | 7 | "Dear God" | Christopher Erskin | Ruth Ferrera | May 19, 2022 | February 15, 2023 | 0.54[10] |
| 8 | 8 | "Homecoming" | Christopher Erskin | John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart | May 19, 2022 | February 22, 2023 | 0.37[11] |
Season 2 (2023)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date [12] | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
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| 9 | 1 | "Stay" | Mary Lou Belli | John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart | November 2, 2023 | November 26, 2023 | N/A |
| 10 | 2 | "Wanna Be Happy" | Mary Lou Belli | Ruth Ferrera | November 2, 2023 | March 26, 2024 | N/A |
| 11 | 3 | "Why We Sing" | Neema Barnette | Corey Moore | November 9, 2023 | April 2, 2024 | N/A |
| 12 | 4 | "Caught Up" | Neema Barnette | Jasmine Swift | November 16, 2023 | April 9, 2024 | N/A |
| 13 | 5 | "Broken People" | Terri J. Vaughn | Ruth Ferrera & Sara Ray | November 23, 2023 | April 16, 2024 | N/A |
| 14 | 6 | "Fear Is Not My Future" | Terri J. Vaughn | Corey Moore | November 30, 2023 | April 23, 2024 | N/A |
| 15 | 7 | "Bed Of Lies" | Oz Scott | Jasmine Swift | December 7, 2023 | April 30, 2024 | N/A |
| 16 | 8 | "Song Of Joy" | Oz Scott | John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart | December 14, 2023 | May 7, 2024 | N/A |
Production
editDevelopment
editOn 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
editThe main cast was revealed on December 7, 2021.[2]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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)".
- ^ 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.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 19, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.18.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (January 26, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 1.25.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (February 2, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.1.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 9, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.8.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (February 16, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.15.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Salem, Mitch (February 23, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 2.22.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ "Kingdom Business – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 2, 2023). "Kingdom Business Renewed For Season 2 At BET+". Deadline Hollywood.