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1. Poppa's House

Comedy | Pre-production

Follow happily divorced and talk radio host Poppa as he is challenged at work by a new female co-host and at home, still parenting his adult son, who tries to pursue his passion, while being a good father and husband.

Stars: Essence Atkins, Tetona Jackson, Ayla Rae Neal, Damon Wayans Jr.

2. A Screenshot to Santa

Family | Completed

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Director: Monica Floyd | Stars: Essence Atkins, Tony Rock, Shai Moss, Kennedy Stephens

3. Black Don't Crack (TV Movie)

Comedy | Announced

Three long time girlfriends from college adjust to life now that they're older.

Director: Kelly Park | Stars: Tisha Campbell, Tahj Mowry, Essence Atkins, Sherri Shepherd

4. Sea Cloud Park

17 min | Short, Drama | Post-production

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Director: Cameron Fife | Stars: Essence Atkins, Joshua Bitton, Jason E. Kelley, Brittany Mathieu

5. Poppa's House
Episode: Episode #1.1

Comedy

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Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Essence Atkins, Tetona Jackson, Ayla Rae Neal

6. One Night Stay (2024)

Thriller

Obsessive Jessica secretly moves into Marcus' mansion after a one-night stand. Unbeknownst to Marcus and his partner Milia, Jessica hides out while they resume their perfect lives.

Director: Rick Mordecon | Stars: Essence Atkins, Stephen Bishop, Gary Budoff, Anthony Commodore

Votes: 49

7. The Company You Keep (2023)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama

Tells the story of con-man Charlie and undercover C.I.A. officer Emma. A night of passion ignites love between the pair, who are on a collision course professionally.

Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Catherine Haena Kim, Sarah Wayne Callies, Polly Draper

Votes: 6,009

8. Angie's Cure (2023)

114 min | Drama

A traumatized rape victim finds therapy in a most disturbing way.

Director: Corey Grant | Stars: Essence Atkins, Lanett Tachel, Sean Nelson, Denise Boutte

Votes: 10

9. Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 (2023– )

60 min | Documentary

Celebrated actress Gabrielle Union is turning 50, and she's embarking on an adventure through four countries in Africa with her closest loved ones. On this journey she will experience the birthday bash of a lifetime.

Stars: Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Essence Atkins, Angie Martinez

Votes: 16

10. The Company You Keep (2023)
Episode: Pilot (2023)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama

A night of passion leads to love between con-man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who are unknowingly on a collision course professionally.

Director: Ben Younger | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Catherine Haena Kim, Sarah Wayne Callies, Polly Draper

Votes: 498

11. The Ms. Pat Show (2021– )
Episode: Twenty Seven Side Pieces (2023)

TV-MA | Comedy, Drama

Denise gets a job at a Black hair salon but has to recruit Pat to deal with some "mean girls"; Terry is still in pain from his injury, but pain management comes in more forms than one, none of them good.

Director: Kelly Park | Stars: Patricia Williams, J. Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Briyana Guadalupe

12. The Company You Keep (2023)
Episode: The Art of the Steel (2023)

TV-PG | 43 min | Crime, Drama

Daphne tries to use Charlie to help Patrick get out of jail. Emma partners with Birdie when Leo gathers his old friends around to con a man who lost their pensions years ago.

Director: Anna Mastro | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Catherine Haena Kim, Sarah Wayne Callies, Polly Draper

Votes: 203

13. Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 (2023– )
Episode: Roots & Revelations (2023)

Documentary

Gabrielle Union kicks off her 50th birthday bash in Ghana where she and her family experience a journey like no other. After receiving Akan names at a scared ceremony, they visit a river where they walk the path of their ancestors.

Stars: Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Essence Atkins, Adair Curtis

14. Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 (2023– )
Episode: Memories & Milestones (2023)

Documentary

Gabrielle Union continues her 50th birthday bash extravaganza where she goes on a family bonding experience to a safari in Namibia. The trip culminates with the birthday bash of a lifetime celebrating Gabrielle's next phase of her life.

Stars: Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Essence Atkins, Adair Curtis

15. The Noel Diary (2022)

TV-14 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The story of a man who returns home on Christmas to settle his estranged mother's estate. Once there, he discovers a diary that may hold secrets to his own past and of a beautiful young woman on a mysterious journey of her own.

Director: Charles Shyer | Stars: Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss, Bonnie Bedelia, James Remar

Votes: 18,989

16. Inside the Black Box (2022– )

Documentary

This spotlights the greatest artists of color and reflects on how one's complexion affected their journey to success.

Stars: Joe Morton, Lian Amado, Tracey Moore, Christina Uniqe Castellanos

Votes: 15

17. Family Reunion (2019–2022)
Episode: Remember the New Beginning? (2022)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

In the country where their ancestors held their first reunion, the McKellans meet for a party with delicious food, family ties, and a new beginning.

Director: John Simmons | Stars: Anthony Alabi, Lance Alexander, Essence Atkins, Rodney Damon Collins

Votes: 21

18. A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019–2023)
Episode: Bounce Them Coochies, Y'all! (2022)

TV-MA | Comedy

Jamila deals with an ashy foot situation; two chefs cook up their best excuses; Valerie attempts to sell a timeshare before it's too late.

Director: Bridget Stokes | Stars: Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, Skye Townsend

Votes: 37

19. First Wives Club (2019– )
Episode: I Heard it Through the Grapevine (2022)

TV-14 | 36 min | Comedy, Romance

Hazel and Regina shoot a video that is truer to who Regina is as an artist; Gary realises he doesn't like fame and wants to return home to the kids.

Director: Princess Monique Filmz | Stars: Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau, Michelle Mitchenor, RonReaco Lee

Votes: 11

20. First Wives Club (2019– )
Episode: Dancing in the Streets (2022)

TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy, Romance

Hazel and Regina reconcile and solidify their partnership with a Grammy; Bree and Gary find the answers they were looking for in each other and hit the open road in an RV.

Director: Daniella Eisman | Stars: Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau, Michelle Mitchenor, RonReaco Lee

Votes: 11

21. Inside the Black Box (2022– )
Episode: Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Essence Atkins Visit the Black Box (2022)

Documentary

Actor, playwright and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson (SELMA, BILLIONS, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM) shares how his relationship with August Wilson changed his career. Then, Actress Essence ... See full summary »

Director: J. Kevin Swain | Stars: Lian Amado, Essence Atkins, Tracey Moore, Joe Morton

22. The Ms. Pat Show (2021– )

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

A woman from Atlanta finds herself in conservative middle America where she lives her life as a reluctant suburban mom.

Stars: Patricia Williams, J. Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Briyana Guadalupe

Votes: 1,132

23. Coins Forever (2021)

83 min | Drama, Romance

Madison and Alec are flourishing in their dream jobs and have grown their budding romance but new challenges open old wounds and threaten to derail their relationship and their friendship.

Director: Tamara Bass | Stars: Essence Atkins, Nadej K. Bailey, Nicholas Barrera, Stephen Bishop

Votes: 61

24. First Wives Club (2019– )
Episode: On Bended Knee (2021)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

Bree disapproves of Hazel's fiancé's age. Jayla tries to get a hold on her client. Ari's upset David missed his flight to visit. Bree's enticed by a new job at the hospital. Hazel desperately searches for new talent for her label.

Director: Stacey Muhammad | Stars: Essence Atkins, Bill Barrett, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Michelle Buteau

Votes: 26

25. First Wives Club (2019– )
Episode: What About Your Friends (2021)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

Jayla's client does a reckless interview. Ari's excitement that David hired her mentee fades when Ari sees how she's matured. Gary hires a nanny who has a connection with Bree. Hazel asks Bree and Jayla to meet Nigel's sister.

Director: Leslie Kolins Small | Stars: Essence Atkins, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Michelle Buteau, Jordan Carlos

Votes: 24

26. First Wives Club (2019– )
Episode: Freak Like Me (2021)

TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy, Romance

Under pressure, Hazel tries ignoring old feelings to sign an old music partner. Bree struggles to tell Gary her history with their manny. David's sexy senator status makes Ari jealous. Jayla tries to regain control of Maxine.

Director: Leslie Kolins Small | Stars: Essence Atkins, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Michelle Buteau, Jordan Carlos

Votes: 24

27. First Wives Club (2019– )
Episode: Ex-Factor (2021)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

Hazel prepares to introduce F.A.I. to Regina. Ari believes David lied about he missed his flight. Bree and Gary clash over his novel and Cousin Pam, leading Bree to confide in Dr. Reynard. Jayla supervises her client's party.

Director: Daniella Eisman | Stars: Essence Atkins, Bill Barrett, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Phil Biedron

Votes: 28

28. First Wives Club (2019– )
Episode: End of the Road (2021)

TV-14 | 38 min | Comedy, Romance

Hazel and Nigel make up. Bree wrestles with feelings for Dr. Reynard at a medical conference. David discovers who was behind the break-in. Hazel reveals her plan to supersede F.A.I. to Regina. Jayla proves her worth at work.

Director: Daniella Eisman | Stars: Essence Atkins, Bill Barrett, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Michelle Buteau

Votes: 34

29. First Wives Club (2019– )
Episode: Independent Women (2021)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

Ari sets up her firm's LA branch while her sorority sister Jayla holds things down in her absence. Bree and Gary fall into old patterns. David and Ari struggle with long distance. Hazel returns from tour with a big announcement.

Director: Stacey Muhammad | Stars: Essence Atkins, Michelle Buteau, Catherine A. Callahan, Jordan Carlos

Votes: 27

30. Illicit (2020)

120 min | Thriller

A couple finds out that starting a extra marital affair is a lot easier to do than ending one when they both are seduced into outside situations.

Director: Corey Grant | Stars: David Ramsey, Shireen Crutchfield, McKinley Freeman, Michele Weaver

Votes: 269

31. Open (2020 TV Movie)

87 min | Drama

Cameron and Wren have had an open marriage for the last three years. They set boundaries to assure a healthy open relationship, but they quickly learn that rules applied to the art of emotion will often be broken.

Director: Cas Sigers-Beedles | Stars: Essence Atkins, Keith D. Robinson, Matt Cedeño, Jared Wofford

Votes: 99

32. Coins for Love (2020 TV Movie)

90 min | Romance

A new couple face the ultimate test when their respective exes walk back into their lives.

Director: Jamal Hill | Stars: Candace B. Harris, Essence Atkins, Nadej K. Bailey, Nicholas Barrera

Votes: 66

33. Christmas Dilemma (2020 TV Movie)

Comedy

Newlywed couple Jay (Britt) and Monica (Hall) struggle to decide which set of in-laws they should join for their first Christmas. They eventually decide against picking one family over the ... See full summary »

Director: Essence Atkins | Stars: Alondra Amore, B.J. Britt, Brianna Butler, Hakim Callender

Votes: 66

34. The Sin Choice (2020)

78 min | Drama

Doug Stephens, a high profile defense attorney, has had a life full of infidelity, lies, and deceit. On the morning of the biggest case of his career, he suffers a fatal heart attack. Now ... See full summary »

Director: J. Horton | Stars: Essence Atkins, Robin Givens, Leon, Elise Neal

Votes: 20

35. Behind Her Faith (2020– )

Documentary

Four phenomenal women at the top of their game examine their personal journeys, highlighting the power of Faith as their driving force.

Stars: Niecy Nash, Aisha Hinds, Essence Atkins, Angelica Nwandu

Votes: 7

36. Sister Circle Live (2017–2020)
Episode: Episode dated 9 March 2020 (2020)

TV-14 | Talk-Show

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Stars: Essence Atkins, Frita McRae Fisher, Carlissa King, Marvin LaViolette

37. Behind Her Faith (2020– )
Episode: Essence Atkins (2020)

TV-14 | 23 min | Documentary

Prolific actress and producer Essence Atkins opens her home, giving insight into the 30+ years in entertainment and how divorce and motherhood have impacted her life.

Director: Paula Bryant-Ellis | Star: Essence Atkins

38. First Wives Club (2019– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

TV adaptation of the 1996 comedy about about three divorced wives who share a common past.

Stars: Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau, RonReaco Lee, Mark Tallman

Votes: 1,826

39. Family Reunion (2019–2022)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family

When the McKellan family moves from Seattle to Georgia to be closer to extended family, the transition is like being a catfish out of water.

Stars: Talia Jackson, Cameron J. Wright, Jordyn Raya James, Tia Mowry

Votes: 3,500

40. A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019–2023)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

A half-hour sketch comedy written by and starring Robin Thede.

Stars: Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black, Skye Townsend

Votes: 3,806

41. Ambitions (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

A woman moves to a new city and starts going head-to-head with the town's most powerful and deceitful players.

Stars: Brian White, Robin Givens, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans

Votes: 820

42. Carol's Second Act (2019–2020)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Retired teacher Carol Kenney begins a second career as a doctor.

Stars: Patricia Heaton, Ito Aghayere, Lucas Neff, Jean-Luc Bilodeau

Votes: 2,136

43. The D.L. Hughley Show (2019– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show

Late night interviews hosted by D.L. Hughley with co-host Jasmine Sanders covering news highlights, politics, cultural trends and issues impacting the African American community.

Stars: D.L. Hughley, Jasmine Sanders, Geoff Brown, J. Mandyam

Votes: 46

44. Same Difference (2019)

TV-14 | 87 min | Mystery

As Tonya Keating grapples with the innate knowledge that her death is imminent, she is compelled to let go of the past and reconcile with her estranged twin sister.

Director: Derege Harding | Stars: Essence Atkins, Terrence Jenkins, Edwina Findley, Demetrius Shipp Jr.

Votes: 78

45. The Chuey Martinez Show (2019–2020)

Talk-Show

Chuey Martinez is a pop culture junkie, and he'd like to talk about it. This thirty-minute talk show aims to celebrate all things music, gaming, art, culture, and entertainment-with a ... See full summary »

Stars: Chuey Martinez, Craig Low, Andrew Santiago, Frankie Quinones

Votes: 11

46. The D.L. Hughley Show (2019– )
Episode: Episode #1.47 (2019)

TV-14 | Talk-Show

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Stars: D.L. Hughley, Jasmine Sanders, Essence Atkins, Geoff Brown

47. A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019–2023)
Episode: 3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade (2019)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy

Asia finds herself on the receiving end of a viral proposal; new recruits discuss goals at a gang orientation.

Director: Dime Davis | Stars: Robin Thede, Quinta Brunson, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black

Votes: 158

48. The Chuey Martinez Show (2019–2020)
Episode: A Few Good A-Holes (2019)

TV-14 | 23 min | Talk-Show

Chuey hangs with actress Essence Atkins, singer Austin Mahone, and comedian Dani Faith Leonard for a game of A-Hole on The Chuey Martinez Show.

Stars: Chuey Martinez, Essence Atkins, Dani Faith Leonard, Austin Mahone

49. Carol's Second Act (2019–2020)
Episode: Game Changer (2019)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

A popular college football student comes to the hospital after an injury only to learn he has a chronic health issue.

Director: Angela Barnes | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Ito Aghayere, Lucas Neff, Jean-Luc Bilodeau

Votes: 102

50. Ambitions (2019)
Episode: The Thrill Is Gone (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Evan and Rondell demand justice from Greg; Bella's best friend Perla dispenses advice; Amara's suspicions are confirmed; Evan finds a new rival in Kent; Titus and Amara work to reconcile; ... See full summary »

Director: Kenny Leon | Stars: Brian White, Robin Givens, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans

Votes: 20