The Black Hamptons

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The Black Hamptons
Also known asCarl Weber's The Black Hamptons
GenreDrama
Crime
Romance
Thriller
Created byCarl Weber
Written byCarl Weber
Directed byTrey Haley
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Nikaya D. Brown Jones
  • Carl Weber
  • Trey Haley
  • Ben Stephens
Camera setupMultiple camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBET+
ReleaseAugust 25, 2022 (2022-08-25) –
present (present)

The Black Hamptons is an American romantic crime drama television series created by Carl Weber and based on his novel of the same name. The series revolved around feuding New York family, the Brittons and the Johnsons. The show features an ensemble cast led by Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Elise Neal. It premiered on BET+ on August 25, 2022. On September 29, 2023, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on December 7, 2023.

Premise[edit]

The Black Hamptons debuted as a four-part miniseries and was based on the novel by Carl Weber.[1] It's set in Sag Harbor, New York, a village also referred to as The Black Hamptons and focuses on two rich families, the Brittons and the Johnsons.

Cast and characters[edit]

Episodes[edit]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
14August 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)September 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)
28December 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)January 18, 2024 (2024-01-18)

Season 1 (2022)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
11"Open Season"Trey HaleyCarl WeberAugust 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)September 21, 20220.45[3]
22"The Slickest Player in the Game"Trey HaleyCarl WeberAugust 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)September 28, 20220.38[4]
33"Legacies and Lies"Trey HaleyCarl WeberSeptember 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)October 5, 20220.40[5]
44"Winners Win"Trey HaleyCarl WeberSeptember 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)October 5, 20220.39[5]

Season 2 (2023–24)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air date [6]U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
51"Picture Perfect"Trey HaleyCarl WeberDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)March 20, 20240.37[7]
62"Trouble in Paradise"Trey HaleyCarl WeberDecember 7, 2023 (2023-12-07)March 27, 20240.35[8]
73"Life's a Beach"Trey HaleyCarl WeberDecember 14, 2023 (2023-12-14)April 3, 20240.32[9]
84"Summer Soiree"Trey HaleyCarl WeberDecember 21, 2023 (2023-12-21)April 10, 20240.36[10]
95"Hot and Heavy"Trey HaleyCarl WeberDecember 28, 2023 (2023-12-28)April 17, 20240.36[11]
106"Pay the Cost"Trey HaleyCarl WeberJanuary 4, 2024 (2024-01-04)April 24, 20240.35[12]
117"Gentrification"Trey HaleyCarl WeberJanuary 11, 2024 (2024-01-11)May 1, 2024N/A
128"Keep The Black Hamptons Black"Trey HaleyCarl WeberJanuary 18, 2024 (2024-01-18)May 8, 2024N/A

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

The series was picked up by BET on March 10, 2022.[2][1] On May 25, 2022, the series moved to BET+.[13] The series premiered on August 25, 2022.[14]

On September 29, 2023, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on December 7, 2023.[15][16]

Casting[edit]

The main cast was revealed on March 10, 2022.[2][1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Haring, Bruce (March 10, 2022). "Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons Limited Series Set For BET Bow". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "BET Announces Production of New Original Limited Series "Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons" That Peeks Into the Fictional Sordid Lives of Two Black Affluent Families in Sag Harbor" (Press release). BET. March 10, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ Salem, Mitch (September 22, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.21.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
  4. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 29, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.28.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (October 6, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 10.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "The Black Hamptons – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  7. ^ N/A, V (March 20, 2024). "TV Ratings For Wednesday 20th March 2024 - Network Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted". Spoiler TV. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  8. ^ N/A, V (March 27, 2024). "TV Ratings For Wednesday 27th March 2024 - Network Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted". Spoiler TV. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  9. ^ N/A, V (April 3, 2024). "TV Ratings For Wednesday 3rd April 2024 - Network Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted". Spoiler TV. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  10. ^ N/A, V (April 10, 2024). "TV Ratings For Wednesday 10th April 2024 - Network Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted". Spoiler TV. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  11. ^ N/A, V (April 17, 2024). "TV Ratings For Wednesday 17th April 2024 - Network Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted". Spoiler TV. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  12. ^ N/A, V (April 26, 2024). "TV Ratings For Wednesday 24th April 2024 - Network Finals and Select Cable Numbers Posted". Spoiler TV. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  13. ^ Schwartz, Ryan (May 25, 2022). "Martin Reunion, College Hill Reboot and Ms. Pat Show Season 2 Among BET+'s Summer Slate — Get Release Dates". TVLine. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  14. ^ "HBCU Alumni & Divine 9 Members Unite to Produce The Black Hamptons and The Family Business on BET+". Black Enterprise. August 26, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  15. ^ "Video: BET+ Original Series - "Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons" Official Trailer" (Press release). November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  16. ^ Rice, Lynette (November 9, 2023). "The Black Hamptons: BET+ Reveals Season 2 Return Date For Family Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2023.

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