Get ready for another season of gripping drama and captivating storytelling as OWN announces the renewal of Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed drama ‘Queen Sugar’ for its ninth season. The show, which has continued to captivate audiences since its premiere, is set to extend its legacy of nuanced characters, rich storylines, and social commentary. The showrunner baton is being passed to Anthony Sparks, a previous co-executive producer, upholding DuVernay’s vision of providing showrunner opportunities to first-timers. This announcement, as we eagerly wait for the season eight finale, promises more compelling narratives revolving around the Bordelon family for the upcoming season.
OWN ANNOUNCES NINTH SEASON RENEWAL OF AVA DUVERNAY’S ACCLAIMED DRAMA ‘QUEEN SUGAR’ FROM WARNER HORIZON SCRIPTED TELEVISION
Anthony Sparks Named Showrunner and Executive Producer of New Season
Season Eight Finale Expands to 90 Minutes
Los Angeles – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network today it has renewed for a ninth season Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed original drama series “Queen Sugar,” from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, ahead of the extended 90-minute season eight finale.
In addition, “Queen Sugar” co-executive producer Anthony Sparks will take the reins as showrunner/executive producer for season nine, continuing DuVernay’s intention of providing showrunner opportunities to those who have never before held the position.
“Under Ava’s creative vision and leadership, ‘Queen Sugar’ continues to earn a well-deserved reputation for depicting nuanced characters, rich storylines and establishing an inclusive team that inspires and ignites much needed conversations about our society today,” said Erik Logan, president, OWN. “We are very proud of this show, the incredible cast, producers and crew, and can’t wait for more of the Bordelon family in season nine.”
In the series’ expanded 90-minute season eight finale, Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) receives some unexpected news, the fate of the correctional facility is revealed, and Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) makes a proposal on behalf of the farmers. Plus, Violet (Tina Lifford) and Hollywood (Omar J. Dorsey) celebrate their love. The series also stars Nicholas A, Dondré T. Whitfield, Bianca Lawson and Henry G. Sanders. Timon Kyle Durrett guest stars.
“Queen Sugar” was named Television Show of the Year from both Black Film Festival (ABFF Honors) and African Film Critics Association (AAFCA) for the second consecutive year and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Drama Series. Chronicling the lives and loves of the Bordelon siblings in Louisiana, the series premiered its eighth season delivering over two million viewers and on average ranks #1 in its time period all cable in the network’s key women 25-54 demo (L+3). It is also Wednesday night’s #1 original series all of broadcast and cable for African- women and total viewers and is consistently one of the most talked-about shows on social media.
Following a creative initiative established at the series’ outset, DuVernay assembled an all-female directing team that will continue in the new season.
“Queen Sugar” season nine is produced for OWN by Warner Horizon Scripted Television. The executive producers are Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, Kat Candler and Paul Garnes. Kat Candler is showrunner. The series is based on the book by Natalie Baszile.
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