'Queen Sugar' Season 6: Release date, spoilers and all about OWN's drama series
For all you fans of 'Queen Sugar' who have been waiting patiently for season 6 -- the wait is finally over, as the series makes its way back to OWN this September. 'Queen Sugar' follows the lives of the Bordelon siblings in Lousiana and has captivated audiences with its phenomenal story and acting since 2016.
To know more about season 6, continue reading. If you're looking for more series to binge-watch, you might want to consider -- 'Bloodline' and 'Outlander'.
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Release date
Season 6 of 'Queen Sugar' premieres on September 7, 2021, at 8/7c.
Where to watch
Catch season 6 of 'Queen Sugar' on OWN.
Plot
As per the official synopsis -- "From award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay ("When They See Us"), the contemporary drama 'Queen Sugar' returns as newlyweds Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) and Darla (Bianca Lawson) prepare to welcome a new baby while struggling to make financial ends meet. Nova (Rutina Wesley) reaches her breaking point while continuing to expose police and political corruption, and finds unlikely support from a new neighbor, Dominic (McKinley Freeman). Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) explores political opportunities on a national scale as she navigates reconnecting with ex-husband Davis West (Timon Kyle Durrett), while her son Micah (Nicholas Ashe) grapples with college life amid the lasting effects of PTSD and growing confusion over a relationship with his new fraternity brother (Marquis Rodriguez).
The expansive cast also includes the family's matriarch Aunt Violet (Tina Lifford), who finds herself keeping a secret from her family as her husband Hollywood Desonier (Omar J. Dorsey) opens a space for Black men to come together and talk about more than just surface level topics. Meanwhile, longtime family friend and local farmer Prosper Denton (Henry G. Sanders) has an altercation with cops that lands him in the hospital, spurring his daughter Billie (Tammy Townsend) to return home for the first time in 20 years, creating explosive tension among the Bordelon family as long-held resentments are brought to light."
Cast
Rutina Wesley
Rutina Wesley is an actress whose works include 'Stucco', 'The Walking Dead', 'Last Looks', 'Arrow', 'Broad Squad', 'The Perfect Guy', 'Hannibal', 'True Blood' and 'Last Weekend'.
As per her bio on OWN -- "On OWN's drama "Queen Sugar", Rutina Wesley plays Nova Bordelon, a journalist, activist and herbal healer who, along with her two estranged siblings, has inherited the family's sugarcane farm."
Dawn-Lyen Gardner
Dawn-Lyen Gardner is an actress. Her works include 'God Friended Me', 'The Dunning Man', 'Luke Cage', 'Unforgettable', 'I Love You... But I Lied', 'The Mysteries of Laura', 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars', 'Prototype 2' and 'Castle'.
As per her bio on OWN -- "On OWN's drama 'Queen Sugar', Los Angeles native Dawn-Lyen Gardner plays Charley Bordelon West, who relocates to Louisiana after her father's death to take over the family's failing sugarcane farm with her estranged siblings."
Kofi Siriboe
Nana-Kofi Siriboe is an actor and a model. His works include 'Really Love', 'Jump', 'Girls Trip', 'Snowfall', 'Kicks', 'Knotts', 'Awkward.', 'Straight Outta Compton', 'Whiplash' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'.
As per his bio on OWN -- "On OWN's drama 'Queen Sugar', Kofi Siriboe plays Ralph Angel Bordelon, a young man who has recently been released from prison and is facing all the challenges that entails in addition to raising his 6-year-old son and getting to know his long-estranged siblings once again."
Nicholas L. Ashe
Nicholas L. Ashe is an actor and a writer. His works include 'Bricked', 'Custody', 'Songbyrd', 'Philly Lawyer' and 'Are We There Yet?'.
As per his bio on OWN -- "Most notably, Ashe has starred in the acclaimed contemporary drama series 'Queen Sugar' from creator Ava DuVernay since 2016, where he portrays Micah West, a college student navigating his desire to use his voice and passion for photography in support of equal justice."
Omar J. Dorsey
Omar J. Dorsey is an actor whose works include 'Genius', 'Power Corrupts', 'Soul City', 'When They See Us', 'Bolden', 'Jump', 'Sins of the Father', 'Say No MO!', 'Thank You for Your Service', 'Cargo' and 'Blue Bloods'.
As per his bio on OWN -- "(Dorsey) returns as everyone's favorite 'Queen Sugar' character, 'Hollywood Desonier' in the sixth season of the hit OWN show this September 7th."
Tina Lifford
Tina Lifford is an actress and playwright, whose works include 'Filthy Rich', 'The Rookie', 'Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2', 'A Gift for Christmas', 'Scandal', 'Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders', 'The Devil's Dolls', 'Minority Report' and 'Parenthood'.
As per her bio on OWN -- "Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford plays the vivacious breakout character Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama, 'Queen Sugar'."
Bianca Lawson
Bianca Jasmine Lawson is an actress known for her roles in 'Rogue', 'Chicago P.D.', 'House of Secrets', 'Witches of East End', 'Teen Wolf', 'The Vampire Diaries', '2 Broke Girls', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Star Wars: The Old Republic' and 'American Horror Story'.
As per her bio on OWN -- "On OWN's drama 'Queen Sugar', Bianca Lawson plays Darla, a young woman struggling with addiction who desperately seeks reconnection with 6-year-old Blue, her son, and with his father, Ralph Angel Bordelon."
Timon Kyle Durrett
Timon Kyle Durrett is an actor, his works include 'Stuck with You', 'Everyday But Christmas', 'Professor Mack', 'Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta', 'Her Only Choice', 'Califia and the Timeless Sentries', 'Sex and Violence! or: A Brief Review of Simple Physics', 'Ledisi: Add to Me', 'The Fix' and 'Boxing Day: A Day After Christmas'.
As per his bio on OWN -- "On OWN's drama 'Queen Sugar', Timon Kyle Durrett plays Davis West, a charismatic star basketball player. David is Charley Bordelon West's husband and Micah's father."
Ethan Hutchison
Ethan Hutchison is an actor, his first acting job was a role on 'The Path'. For his role on 'Queen Sugar', he won the Young Artist Award and Young Entertainer Award.
As per his bio on OWN -- "On OWN's drama 'Queen Sugar', Ethan Hutchison plays Ralph Angel's son, Blue."
Henry Gale Sanders
Henry Gale Sanders is an actor, known for his roles such as 'Shameless', 'Pearl', 'Hap and Leonard', 'Blue: The American Dream', 'American Horror Story', 'Dr. Quinn, Morphine Woman with Jane Seymour', 'Selma', 'Crimes of the Mind', 'Whiplash', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'The Mentalist' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'.
As per his bio on OWN -- "Veteran actor Henry G. Sanders plays Prosper Denton, the Bordelon family patriarch's lifelong friend, on OWN's drama 'Queen Sugar'."
Tamara A. Townsend
Tamara A. Townsend is a singer and actress, her works include 'Big Shot', 'The Wilds', 'The Workout Room', 'K.C. Undercover', 'Love Daily', 'The Cool Kids', 'One Crazy Christmas', 'One Dollar', 'Love Is_' and 'It's a Date'.
As per her bio on OWN -- "Tammy Townsend (K.C. Undercover) portrays Billie, the daughter of beloved Bordelon family friend Prosper Denton (Henry G. Sanders), who returns to St. Josephine for the first time in 20 years to care for her ailing father. Townsend joins the cast as a series regular."
Paula Jai Parker
Paula Jai Parker is an American actress, comedian, director and singer-songwriter. She is known for her works such as 'Them', 'A House Divided', 'Stalker', 'Etheria', 'Insecure', 'Crown Lake' and 'Criminal Minds'.
As per her bio on OWN -- "Paula Jai Parker (The Wayans Bros.) portrays Celine, a single mother whom Aunt Violet takes under her wing as Celine works to establish a life in St. Josephine with her 10-year-old son, Gabriel. Parker joins as a recurring guest star."
Marquis Kofi Rodriguez
Marquis Kofi Rodriguez is an actor, whose works include 'Modern Love', 'Monsterland', 'When They See Us', 'Manifest', 'Chicago Fire', 'The Meyerowitz Stories', 'Saturday Church' and 'Iron Fist'.
As per his bio on OWN -- "Marquis Rodriguez (When They See Us) portrays Isaiah, a college student wise beyond his years who befriends Micah West. Rodriguez joins as a recurring guest star."
McKinley Freeman
McKinley Freeman was an American actor and producer. His works include 'Titans', 'Into the Dark', 'Pump', 'If Not Now, When?', 'Loved to Death', 'I Got the Hook Up 2', 'American Soul' and 'Hit the Floor'.
As per his bio on OWN -- "McKinley Freeman (Titans) portrays Dominic, a cultural anthropologist who captures the attention of Nova Bordelon. Freeman joins as a recurring guest star."
Creator
'Queen Sugar' is based on the book of the same name by Natalie Baszile. Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay is the director and executive producer of the show along with Oprah Winfrey and Monica Macer.
Trailers
'Queen Sugar' returns for season 6, focusing on family, politics, self-discovery and making the right decisions.
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