The end goal with every marriage, but especially in the Black community, we are rooting for happily ever after. After tying the knot, a newly minted couple imagines a life filled with endless adventure, love, communication, and unity. Unfortunately, with life’s twists and turns, marriage is more complicated and complex.

Created, written and directed by executive producer Tyler Perry, Divorced Sistas explores the reality of marriages at their breaking point. The second spinoff of his hit series Sistas follows five close friends — LeToya Luckett’s Rasheda, Khadeen Indréa’s Geneva, Porsche Coleman’s Noami, Briana Price’s Tiffany and Jennifer Sears’ Bridgette — as they navigate the highs and lows of love, life, and dating after marriage.

“We keep it real on this show,” Luckett told daytime talk show host Sherri Shepherd. “Everything isn’t always roses and lovely. You don’t always get along, but we’re helping to navigate with each other some of the most traumatic experiences in our life.”

The group of friends lean on each other through the heartbreak and healing that comes with divorce, marriage, dating, and conflict resolution in relationships. While the friends are facing a lot of outside pressures from life, their biggest challenge is said to come from within their inner circle. The show teases a major test that threatens their closeness and makes them question their loyalty, character and healthy friendships.

Coleman described the show as “hot and spicy,” as it also promised to explore all the different nuances of single life after marriage. With RonReaco Lee as William, DeVon Franklin as Pastor Jefferson, Donovan Christie Jr. as Franklin and Robert Christopher Riley as Javon, there’s no shortage of handsome men in the cast. 

However, the male leads are there for more than just their looks. They are integral to the development of each character’s revolution. Franklin, who is stepping into a rare acting role with the show, plays a pastor that’s more connected to his congregation than his marriage to Rasheda, while Lee’s mask of a faithful, devoted and loving father and husband hides the growing distance in his relationship with Geneva.

Black Love doc alums – and divorcees – Letoya Luckett and DeVon Franklin actually filmed some content with Black Love showing off their acting chops and a little of what the series Divorced Sistas has to offer. If you missed it, click here. Audiences definitely had to do a double take!

In both of their roles, Christie Jr. and Riley add salt to unhealed wounds and relationship trauma. Christie Jr. is portraying Naomi’s ex that moved on fast and doesn’t hesitate to rub it in her face, while Riley’s a blast from one of the ladies’ past with unfinished business bringing a bunch of drama.

Despite all of the drama, Luckett told Shepherd that the show is about the bond of sisters, who come together to help each other heal.

“It’s about sisterhood, but it’s about just coming together and showing up for each other and that’s what our characters do,” Luckett said. 

Echoing Luckett’s sentiments, Perry described the new series as a “story of resilience and the power of female friendship.”

“It is my hope that audiences will fall in love with these dynamic characters, and that they will be able to explore their own personal truths about healing and love in the process,” he said in a statement about the show. Well, since the premiere after the BET Awards on June 9th,  audiences have spoken! From the drama to the casting and performances, social media is buzzing. 

 

Divorced Sistas premiered on BET on Monday, June 9, following the 2025 BET Awards. The series is available for streaming on BET+.