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 fourth season.[3]

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[4][5]
  • Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima Wilson-Taylor[4][5]
  • Nzinga Imani as Angela[6][7]
  • Remington Hoffman as Bryce[6][7]
  • Cameron Fuller as Nathan[6][7]
  • 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)
  • Trinity Whiteside as Preston Horace (season 3)
  • Lindsay Diann as Leslie (season 3)

Recurring

  • Danielle LaRoach as Belinda[6][7]
  • Tony D. Head as Henry
  • Kim Baptiste as Mona Wilson
  • Ameer Baraka as Jeremiah
  • Jamie Jones as Dr. Reid (season 2)
  • Jen Harper as Gladys (season 2)
  • Hasani Vibez Comer as Micah (season 3)

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
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)
32010October 3, 2024 (2024-10-03)October 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)
10December 26, 2024 (2024-12-26)January 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air date [8][9]U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
11"A New Chapter"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 22, 2022 (2022-09-22)September 21, 20220.46[10]
22"Water Under The Bridge"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 22, 2022 (2022-09-22)June 7, 20230.55[11]
33"Off Limits"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)June 14, 20230.77[12]
44"To Tell The Truth"Tyler PerryTyler PerrySeptember 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)June 21, 20230.74[13]
55"The Element of Surprise"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)June 28, 20230.69[14]
66"Cutting Ties"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 6, 2022 (2022-10-06)July 5, 20230.67[15]
77"Trouble at Home"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)July 12, 20230.37[15]
88"About Last Night"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 13, 2022 (2022-10-13)July 19, 20230.71[15]
99"Wicked"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)July 26, 20230.75[15]
1010"To Be Frank"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 20, 2022 (2022-10-20)August 2, 20230.80[16]

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air date [8][17]U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
Part 1
111"Basic Instinct"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 16, 2023 (2023-03-16)March 15, 20230.79[18]
122"Guilt Trip"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 16, 2023 (2023-03-16)January 9, 20240.50[15]
133"Close Quarters"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)January 16, 20240.50[15]
144"Temperature Rising"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 23, 2023 (2023-03-23)January 23, 20240.55[15]
155"Not What You Think"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)January 30, 20240.55[15]
166"Too Close for Comfort"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)February 6, 20240.56[15]
177"Mind Over Matter"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)February 13, 20240.56[15]
188"Suspicious Minds"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)February 20, 20240.45[15]
199"The Dinner Diagnosis"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)February 27, 20240.50[15]
2010"The Good With The Bad"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)March 5, 20240.49[15]
Part 2
2111"Out of Love"Armani OrtizTyler PerryAugust 24, 2023 (2023-08-24)March 12, 20240.53[15]
2212"Risky Business"Armani OrtizTyler PerryAugust 24, 2023 (2023-08-24)March 19, 20240.52[15]
2313"Never Too Late"Armani OrtizTyler PerryAugust 31, 2023 (2023-08-31)March 26, 20240.30[15]
2414"Redemption"Armani OritzTyler PerryAugust 31, 2023 (2023-08-31)April 2, 20240.31[15]
2515"Moments Of Clarity"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 7, 2023 (2023-09-07)April 9, 20240.40[15]
2616"A Gamble At Love"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 7, 2023 (2023-09-07)April 16, 20240.29[15]
2717"Energy Shift"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)April 23, 20240.37[15]
2818"Pride To The Side"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)April 30, 20240.34[15]
2919"Dear Mama"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 21, 2023 (2023-09-21)May 7, 20240.42[15]
3020"The Ugly Truth"Armani OritzTyler PerrySeptember 21, 2023 (2023-09-21)May 14, 20240.33[15]

Season 3 (2024)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [8][19]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [8][19]BET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
311"Counting The Cost"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 3, 2024 (2024-10-03)TBAN/A
322"Brother's Keeper"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 3, 2024 (2024-10-03)TBAN/A
333"Decisions, Decisions"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)TBAN/A
344"Help Yourself"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)TBAN/A
355"Game Changer"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 17, 2024 (2024-10-17)TBAN/A
366"No More Lies"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 17, 2024 (2024-10-17)TBAN/A
377"Losing It"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 24, 2024 (2024-10-24)TBAN/A
388"Brothers and Enemies"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 24, 2024 (2024-10-24)TBAN/A
399"Mercy Me"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)TBAN/A
4010"Twin Flames"Tyler PerryTyler PerryOctober 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)TBAN/A
4111"Actions and Consequences"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 26, 2024 (2024-12-26)TBAN/A
4212"Tipping Point"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryDecember 26, 2024 (2024-12-26)TBAN/A
4313"Life Goes On"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryJanuary 2, 2025 (2025-01-02)TBAN/A
4414"Free Zac"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryJanuary 2, 2025 (2025-01-02)TBAN/A
4515"Everybody Knows"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryJanuary 9, 2025 (2025-01-09)TBAN/A
4616"Art of Surprise"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryJanuary 9, 2025 (2025-01-09)TBAN/A
4717"Forgiveness"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryJanuary 16, 2025 (2025-01-16)TBAN/A
4818"Unrequited Love"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryJanuary 16, 2025 (2025-01-16)TBAN/A
4919"Surprise Surprise"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryJanuary 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)TBAN/A
5020"To Die For"Courtney GlaudeTyler PerryJanuary 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)TBAN/A

Production

Development

The series was picked up by BET+ on December 8, 2021.[4][5] On August 26, 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere on September 29, 2022.[6][7] It was later rescheduled to September 22, 2022, a week before.[20] On February 17, 2023, a second season was ordered and announced and it premiered on March 16, 2023. The third season premiered on October 3, 2024.[21] The show has been renewed for a fourth season.[22]

Casting

The main cast was revealed on August 26, 2022.[6][7]

References

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  2. ^ "Zatima". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
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  18. ^ Salem, Mitch (March 16, 2023). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 3.15.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  19. ^ a b "Zatima Season 3 – Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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  21. ^ Swift, Andy (September 5, 2024). "Zatima Season 3 Sets BET+ Premiere Date, Adds Sistas' Trinity Whiteside to Cast — Watch Trailer". TVLine. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  22. ^ Felt, Klein (January 24, 2025). "Zatima Season 4 Gets Exciting Update from Star Amid Release Demand". The Direct. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
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