Written By: Charron Monaye
This September, the screen belongs to us.
Fall has always been the season when television gets bold, but this year the spotlight shines
especially brightly on Black entertainment. From streaming giants to cable favorites, September
is stacked with premieres that celebrate culture, creativity, and unapologetic storytelling.
Whether it’s love, law, or legacy, audiences are about to be served a line-up as rich as it is
diverse.
On September 11, (BET+) things kick off with the return of Zatima for its highly anticipated
fourth season. Created by Tyler Perry and starring Devale Ellis and Crystal Renee Hayslett, the
fan-favorite spin-off of Sistas continues to dive into the complicated, messy, and magnetic love
story of Zac and Fatima. Their chemistry remains electric, and with the new season promising
more twists and heartbreaks, it’s bound to have viewers glued to every episode. The same day,
(Netflix) drops Beauty in Black Season struggles and complex relationships within the Bellarie
family. Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams), now the new Mrs. Bellarie and Chief Operating
Officer of the family’s cosmetics empire, steps into her role with confidence and determination.
Her ascent to power is met with resistance from family members, including Horace’s sons Roy
and Charles, his ex-wife Olivia, and his brother Norman.
On September 18, (Hulu) brings us Reasonable Doubt Season 3. From creator Raamla
Mohamed and executive producer Kerry Washington, the legal drama follows high-powered
attorney Jax Stewart, played brilliantly by Emayatzy Corinealdi. But this season, our girl Jax will
face challenges by some new characters Chelsea (Lori Harvey), Wendy (Rumer Willis), Monica
(Brandee Evans), and our fav guy from the hit TV Show Power Joseph Sikora who will play Bill
Sterling, a seasoned attorney at the prestigious law firm Binder, Hurwitz & Stewart. This series
promises higher stakes, bigger courtroom battles, and Jax stepping further into her power-making
it one of the most anticipated returns this fall.
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Closing out the month is Ruth & Boaz on September 26, premiering on (Netflix). This new
series reimagines the biblical tale with a contemporary lens, weaving themes of love, sacrifice,
and faith into a story that feels both timeless and urgent. Produced by Tyler Perry and DeVon
Franklin and directed by Alanna Brown, the film follows Ruth Moably (Serayah McNeill), a
rising hip-hop artist who steps away from the spotlight to care for her late boyfriend’s mother,
Naomi (Phylicia Rashad). Along the way, she meets Boaz (Tyler Lepley), a compassionate
vineyard owner who becomes an unexpected source of love and support. Ruth & Boaz promises
heartfelt storytelling, stunning visuals, and a fresh perspective on a classic biblical story.
Now, who’s ready?! These premieres are more than just TV—they are a declaration: Black
stories are not a niche, they are essential, magnetic, and shaping the cultural conversation. From
Zatima’s passionate love entanglements to Beauty in Black’s high-stakes power plays, from
Reasonable Doubt’s gripping courtroom battles to Ruth & Boaz’s heartfelt journey of faith and
love, this fall is proof that Black storytelling commands attention, sparks dialogue and resonates
across every screen.
These shows don’t just entertain, they challenge, inspire, and redefine what mainstream
audiences should expect from television. So, clear your watchlists, set those reminders, and tune
in Black entertainment isn’t just thriving this season, it’s taking over, and you don’t want to miss
a single episode.