(BET+)
Diarra from Detroit will return for a second season. BET+ has renewed the Diarra Kilpatrick dramedy after season one carried out effectively with viewers and critics.
Kilpatrick, Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry, and Jon Chaffin star within the sequence, which follows a schoolteacher as she investigates a decades-old thriller.
BET+ revealed extra concerning the renewal in a press launch.
“BET+ and BET Studios introduced the season two greenlight of “DIARRA FROM DETROIT,” the critically acclaimed dramedy from creator, govt producer, author, and star Diarra Kilpatrick. Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry, and Jon Chaffin are confirmed to return as sequence regulars within the upcoming season, persevering with their dynamic roles alongside Kilpatrick.
“Following a breakout first season that shortly turned a favourite amongst each followers and critics, BET Studios is worked up to convey DIARRA FROM DETROIT again to BET+ for season two,” stated Aisha Summers Burke, Government Vice-President, and Basic Supervisor, BET Studios. “Diarra’s voice is daring, authentic, and unapologetically actual – precisely the sort of storytelling that resonates deeply with our viewers. This subsequent chapter raises the stakes whereas retaining the identical sharp wit and coronary heart that made the sequence a standout.”
“DIARRA FROM DETROIT” shortly captivated audiences and critics alike with its genre-blending storytelling, razor-sharp wit, and standout performances. The sequence was named one of many Finest TV Reveals of 2024 by Deadline, Rolling Stone, and Selection, and has held an ideal 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating since its March 2024 premiere. Rolling Stone hailed it “one hell of an entertaining cross-hybrid sequence” and “among the many 12 months’s most nice TV surprises,” Selection known as it “refreshing, charming, and unapologetically Black,” and The Hollywood Reporter praised it as “a glowing showcase for creator-star Diarra Kilpatrick.”
The accolades have continued into 2025, with the sequence incomes two Movie Impartial Spirit Awards nominations and nominations from the NAACP Picture Awards and GLAAD Media Awards. Kilpatrick was additionally honored with a Gracie Award for Actress in a Breakthrough Function (Drama). Throughout its linear run on BET in early 2025, the present solidified its hit standing, rating because the No. 1 new sequence on cable amongst Black viewers year-to-date and topping key demos together with Black adults 18-49, 25-54, and complete Black viewers 2+.* Amongst all scripted cable sequence, it at present ranks second total with Black audiences 18-49 & 25-54, simply behind BET long-running hit Tyler Perry’s Sistas.*
“We’re excited to be again and grateful for the chance to take viewers on one other very wild, very Detroit journey,” stated Diarra Kilpatrick.
“It has been unimaginable watching followers and critics embrace this present in the best way that they’ve and we’re so excited to be again for extra,” stated Kenya Barris, govt producer. “Final season proved simply how wildly proficient Diarra Kilpatrick is and I, for one, can’t wait for everybody to see what her and the workforce have in retailer this time round.”
Season one adopted a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to consider she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her decided search leads her right into a decades-old thriller rooted within the Detroit underworld. Because the case deepens, she enlists the assistance of her coworkers, mates, and lovers – forming an unlikely crew navigating hazard and secrets and techniques.
Produced by BET Studios and Khalabo Ink Society, “DIARRA FROM DETROIT” is govt produced by Diarra Kilpatrick, Kenya Barris, and Miles Orion Feldsott.
Manufacturing for the brand new season and a premiere will likely be introduced at a later date.”
What do you suppose? Did you watch season one in every of this BET+ sequence? Will you watch season two?