Tyler Perry is back with another extension of his thriving Sistas franchise. This time, it’s Divorced Sistas — a brand-new spinoff set to debut on BET and BET+ in June. The show premieres on June 9 during the 2025 BET Awards and hits streaming the next day, marking the first original under Perry’s expanded multi-year deal with BET Media Group.
Divorced Sistas builds on the popular Sistas universe
Divorced Sistas follows five women as they navigate the messy, emotional, and often hilarious world of divorce, dating, and friendship. Starring LeToya Luckett (Greenleaf), Khadeen Indréa (Ellis Ever After), Porscha Coleman (Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!), Briana Price (Step Up: High Water), and Jennifer Sears (Madea’s Family Funeral), the cast is a strong mix of familiar faces and rising talent.
The series centers on Rasheda, Geneva, Naomi, Tiffany, and Bridgette — a tight-knit group whose bond is tested as they face heartbreak, healing, and the unpredictable twists that come with starting over. According to Perry, the show is “a story of resilience and the power of female friendship.”
BET+ continues to lean on Perry for Black audience dominance
BET Media Group has made no secret of its reliance on Perry to draw in viewers. Scott Mills, CEO of BET, called Perry “the most incredible partner” and praised Divorced Sistas as “a brilliant expansion of the Sistas universe.” The original Sistas series has been one of the most-watched shows among Black audiences for years, and Perry’s content deal with BET is one of the biggest in the industry for a Black creator.
With Divorced Sistas, Perry isn’t just giving fans more of what they want — he’s deepening the ecosystem of characters and stories that have kept his audience engaged since Sistas first aired in 2019. This is the second spinoff after Zatima, and the first to premiere under his new agreement with BET.
Created, written, and directed by Perry, as always
One of the most impressive aspects of Perry’s output is how hands-on he remains. Divorced Sistas is no exception. Perry created, wrote, directed, and executive produced the series. It’s a format he’s perfected over the past decade — rapid production cycles, tight budgets, and stories that resonate deeply with his core audience.
Critics may have mixed feelings about the style, but the numbers don’t lie. Perry’s shows consistently deliver ratings, and platforms like BET+ rely on that consistency to compete in the crowded streaming market. Divorced Sistas isn’t just another series — it’s a key part of Perry’s strategy to keep dominating the space for Black storytelling.
What fans can expect from Divorced Sistas
Expect emotional peaks, relationship drama, humor, and a focus on sisterhood. Perry’s description hints at internal conflicts within the friend group, promising that the characters' loyalty and character will be put to the test. It’s familiar territory for Perry, but with a sharper edge — exploring what happens when healing doesn’t go as planned and when support systems start to strain under pressure.
With a cast that includes veterans like RonReaco Lee (Survivor’s Remorse) and DeVon Franklin (Kingdom Business), Divorced Sistas is poised to give the Sistas audience more layered relationships and personal growth — without losing the entertainment factor that made the original series a hit.
Tyler Perry is building a TV empire one series at a time
Divorced Sistas might be the latest chapter, but it’s clear that Perry is playing the long game. His expanded deal with BET means we’ll likely see more spin-offs, more interconnected stories, and more shows built around the lives of Black men and women in America. Whether it’s through faith, love, trauma, or comedy, Perry’s content continues to speak directly to a audience that rarely gets this much tailored attention from major networks.
As Divorced Sistas premieres this summer, it’s not just a new show launch — it’s a reminder that Tyler Perry remains one of the most productive and influential creators working in television today. And he's still building momentum.