BET+‘s critically acclaimed sequence “Diarra From Detroit,” produced by BET Studios, is returning for a Season 2. The dramatic comedy will return with creator, govt producer, author and star Diarra Kilpatrick, as nicely. as sequence regulars Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry and Jon Chaffin.
The renewal comes after the present’s linear run on BET in early 2025, during which it turned the No. 1 new sequence on cable amongst Black viewers year-to-date based on the corporate. The present led demos together with Black adults 18-49, 25-54 and complete Black viewers 2+. It’s now the second general scripted sequence this yr with Black audiences 18-49 & 25-54, behind BET’s “Tyler Perry’s Sistas.”
(*2*) stated Aisha Summers Burke, BET Studios’ exec VP and GM, stated in a press release. “Diarra’s voice is bold, original, and unapologetically real—exactly the kind of storytelling that resonates deeply with our audience. This next chapter raises the stakes while keeping the same sharp wit and heart that made the series a standout.”
In its evaluate of the present, Variety known as it “refreshing, captivating, and unapologetically Black.” The sequence earned two Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations and nominations from the NAACP Image Awards and GLAAD Media Awards.
Kilpatrick was additionally given a Gracie Award for actress in a breakthrough function (drama).
“We’re excited to be back and grateful for the opportunity to take viewers on another very wild, very Detroit adventure,” stated Kilpatrick in a press release.
The present comes from BET Studios and Khalabo Ink Society, and is govt produced by Diarra Kilpatrick, Kenya Barris and Miles Orion Feldsott.
“It has been incredible watching fans and critics embrace this show in the way that they have and we’re so excited to be back for more,” Barris stated. “Last season proved just how wildly talented Diarra Kilpatrick is and I, for one, can’t wait for everyone to see what her and the team have in store this time around.”
