Queen Sugar
The American drama series Queen Sugar was created by director Ava Duvernay and Oprah Winfrey. The show is based on Natalie Baszile's 2014 novel of the same name and follows three siblings living in rural Louisiana who are dealing with the aftermath of their father's sudden death.
The siblings, Nova, Charley, and Ralph, must decide the fate of the family's 800-acre sugarcane farm while dealing with other issues such as racial profiling and inequities in the criminal justice system. Queen Sugar won the NAACP award of Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series in 2017.
Network: OWN
First Episode Date: September 6, 2016
Cast:
- Rutina Wesley (Nova Bordelon)
- Dawn-Lyen Gardner (Charley Bordelon West)
- Kofi Siriboe (Ralph Angel Bordelon)
- Nicholas L. Ashe (Micah West)
- Omar Dorsey (Hollingsworth "Hollywood" Desonier)
- Dondre Whitfield (Remy Newell)
- Timon Kyle Durett (Davis West)
- Greg Vaughan (Calvin Gaston)
- Ethan Hutchinson (Blue Bordelon)
- Tina Lifford (Violet Bordelon)
- Bianca Lawson (Darla Sutton)
- Henry G. Sanders (Prosper Denton)
- Walter Perez (Romero Rodriguez)
- Tammy Townsend (Billie)
Where to Watch: Hulu
Latest Queen Sugar News and Updates
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Looks Like 'Queen Sugar' Is Hanging up Its Crown — Here's What We Know
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Is the Sixth Season of 'Queen Sugar' the Show's Last? Here's What We Know
'Queen Sugar' is airing new episodes from its sixth season, and fans are curious if it will return for a seventh season or if the series is ending.
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You know Kofi Siriboe from his time starring in 'Queen Sugar' but how well do you know his two talented brothers? He's also got two awesome parents!
‘Queen Sugar’ Actress Carol Sutton Tragically Died of COVID-19 in 2020
Carol Sutton was a beloved Louisiana actress, whose most recent work was in 'Queen Sugar.' So what happened to the actress?
Is Ethan Hutchison Leaving 'Queen Sugar' After Five Years of Acting on the Hit Drama?
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Dawn-Lyen Gardner and Her Soon-to-Be Husband Endured a Devastating Loss Last Year
Fans of 'Queen Sugar' have been wondering if Dawn-Lyen had a husband. Recently she talked about her and her soon-to-be husband's devastating loss.
'Queen Sugar' Was Filmed on a Former Louisiana Slave Plantation
While many viewers are aware that 'Queen Sugar' is set in the South, where exactly is the series filmed? Get the details on the locations.
'Queen Sugar' Star Amirah Vann Welcomed a Baby Girl With Her Partner, Patrick Oyeku, in 2020
While Amirah Vann isn't married, she recently welcomed a baby girl with her partner. So, who is the 'Queen Sugar' actress currently dating?
Bianca Lawson and Beyoncé Are Stepsisters — Here Are the Details on Their Family Tree
The internet recently learned that 'Queen Sugar's Bianca Lawson and Beyoncé are stepsisters. So, who are Bianca Lawson's parents?
Fans Suspect Nova From 'Queen Sugar' Is Pregnant — but Is She?
Fans of 'Queen Sugar' may have done a double-take when they saw Nova in the Season 5 premiere. She looks a little different. Does that mean Nova is pregnant?
Remy Left in Season 4 of 'Queen Sugar' — but Will He Return?
Season 5 of 'Queen Sugar' is almost here, but this season may not have love interest Remy present. Why did Dondré Whitfield leave the show?
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What happened to Micah on 'Queen Sugar?' After announcing his college choice amid Charley's disapproval, Micah is determined to stay the course.
