Bruh (TV series)
Bruh is an American television comedy series created, written, executive produced and directed by Tyler Perry that premiered on May 7, 2020 on BET+. It is set in the same universe as Tyler Perry's other show, Sistas, with the special appearance of KJ Smith as Andrea "Andi" Barnes. It stars Barry Brewer as John and Chandra Currelley as Alice. In September 2020, a second season was announced consisting of 19 episodes.[1]
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| Also known as | Tyler Perry's Bruh |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Tyler Perry |
| Written by | Tyler Perry |
| Directed by | Tyler Perry |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 24 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 22-29 min. |
| Production company | Tyler Perry Studios |
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| Original network | BET+ |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | May 7, 2020 – present |
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| Related shows | Sistas |
Plot
Bruh examines dating, careers, and friendship in contemporary society for a group of college friends in their 30s. This group of "Bruhs" will examine the stereotypes of African American men and maintain their brother-like relationships, while finding love and fulfilling careers.
Cast and characters
- Barry Brewer as Johnathan "John" Watts, a businessman[2]
- Mahdi Cocci as Dr. Tom Brooks, a doctor[2]
- Phillip Mullings Jr. as Michael "Mike" Alexander, a lawyer[2]
- Monti Washington as Bill Frazier, an architect[2]
- Chandra Currelley-Young as Alice Watts, John's mother[2]
- Candice Renee as Regina, Bill's ex, who is engaged to another man[2]
- Alyssa Goss as Pamela, Mike's on-and-off girlfriend[2]
- Angela Marie Rigsby as Laura, John and Alice's employee at their restaurant[2]
- Caroline Harris as Valerie, a nurse who works with Tom at the hospital who sets out to destroy Tom's career by accusing him of sexual harassment[2]
- Darren Sirell Cain as Peter Promnickle, Regina's ex-fiance[2]
Special guest cast
- KJ Smith as Andrea "Andi" Barnes, Mike's friend and business colleague who works at the same firm.
- Michael King as Don Bellamy, Mike and Andi's boss.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | May 7, 2020 | |
| John seeks financial backing for a new business venture, Tom deals with the fallout from an ill-advised fling with a coworker, and Mike agrees to let Pam decorate his loft. | |||||
| 2 | "My Own Two Feet" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | May 7, 2020 | |
| John has second thoughts about his arrangement with Leon, Bill gets unexpected news from his ex-girlfriend, and John takes offense at his friends not believing in him. | |||||
| 3 | "Chapter 7" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | May 7, 2020 | |
| Tom learns the identity of John's benefactor, Mike is worried that Pam is trying to get him to commit, and Bill attempts to reconnect with Regina. | |||||
| 4 | "On My Own" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | May 14, 2020 | |
| Bill pours his heart out to Regina, Tom gets a visit from Alice, John talks business with Level 28's owner, and Mike tries to set boundaries with Pam. | |||||
| 5 | "The Hamster Wheel" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | May 21, 2020 | |
| Peter interrupts Regina and Bill's heart-to-heart, Tom tries to keep John from making a mistake, Regina goes to Alice for advice, and Mike sees Pam out with another guy. | |||||
| 6 | "In Debt" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | May 28, 2020 | |
| Mike makes a scene in front of Pam's date, Alice reminds John about his past decisions, and Tom reveals to Mike the real reason John was kicked out of college. | |||||
| 7 | "The Cute Ones" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | June 4, 2020 | |
| Mike tries to repay John for taking the fall for him back in college, Regina questions the sincerity of Bill's feelings, and Tom's bad behavior at work catches up to him. | |||||
| 8 | "My Brother's Keeper" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | June 11, 2020 | |
| An incident at work puts Tom's career on the line. Mike suggests that he, Tom and Bill go talk to Leon about giving the money back and talk to John out of his newfound business. | |||||
| 9 | "Twenty-Four Hours" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | June 18, 2020 | |
| Mike organizes a plan to save John's life. | |||||
| 10 | "A Lone Wolf" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | June 25, 2020 | |
| The boys attempt to make amends with John. John's love life and professional life start looking up after Leon severs their business relationship, and Mike tries to patch things up with Pamela. | |||||
| 11 | "The Double Standard" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | July 2, 2020 | |
| Mike considers making a serious commitment. | |||||
| 12 | "Dogs in the Snow" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | July 9, 2020 | |
| In the mid-season finale, Bill decides to follow his heart despite a growing controversy. | |||||
| 13 | "Playing With Fire" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 10, 2020 | |
| In the mid-season premiere, Bill and Regina hook up during her bachelorette party and John tries to keep his mom from walking in on them. | |||||
| 14 | "On Thin Ice" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 10, 2020 | |
| John tries to stop Bill out of crashing Regina's wedding. Alice makes her son uncomfortable by bring home a stripper and Mike reaches out to the women in his life. | |||||
| 15 | "Blue Sports Car" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 10, 2020 | |
| Fiona tells Pamela how Mike really feels. Bill goes through great lengths to sweep Regina off her feet. And Tom meets with the chief of medicine to discuss Valerie's allegation. | |||||
| 16 | "She's Calling" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 17, 2020 | |
| Tom has an uncomfortable encounter at work. Mike begins to see a different side in Pamela, and Bill plans a grand gesture for Regina on her wedding day. | |||||
| 17 | "Falling Into Fate" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | September 24, 2020 | |
| It's Regina's wedding day and Bill's grand gesture lands him in the hospital. Mike is surprised when Pamela shows up to the wedding with a date and encounters an old flame. Alice tries to calm Regina's nerves. | |||||
| 18 | "White Horse" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 1, 2020 | |
| Chaos erupts at Regina's wedding as Bill rushes to get out of the hospital and down to the altar in time. Mike begins to cause problems for Pamela as his ability to be monogamous is called into question. | |||||
| 19 | "A Fool in Love" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 8, 2020 | |
| Chaos and confrontation continues to disturb Regina's wedding as Bill declares his love for her in front of her guests. John receives some surprising news from Alice. | |||||
| 20 | "In the Past" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 15, 2020 | |
| In an attempt to give her relationship with Mike a try, Pamela wants to make sure that Mike is fully committed. After calling off the wedding, Regina announces that she's moving to L.A. and word gets back to Bill. | |||||
| 21 | "The Slow Walk" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 22, 2020 | |
| Pamela wants to slow things down with Mike. Tom goes out of his way to help a patient from her abusive husband. And Bill and Regina finally talk with a surprise revelation from Bill. | |||||
| 22 | "Better Late Than Never" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | October 29, 2020 | |
| Bill makes a move to show Regina how he feels about her. Tom tries to help a patient get away from her abusive husband, and Pamela begins having doubts when Mike changes plans on her at the last minute. | |||||
| 23 | "Nelly" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 5, 2020 | |
| Pam goes to Alice for advice. John gets an unexpected visitor. Elsewhere, Tom questions a senior doctor about the treatments he prescribes his patients and Mike tries to charm a female colleague. | |||||
| 24 | "Bad Cologne" | Tyler Perry | Tyler Perry | November 12, 2020 | |
| In the Season 1 finale, Pam's jealously questions Andi about the nature of her work with Mike. Bill seeks John's help tracking down Regina and an unexpected visitor shows up at Tom's door. | |||||
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (September 6, 2020). "'Bruh' In the Can To Wrap Successful 4-Series Shoot At Tyler Perry Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- "BET NETWORKS AND TYLER PERRY STUDIOS ANNOUNCE PERRY'S NEW ORIGINAL SERIES FOR BET+, "TYLER PERRY'S BRUH" AND "TYLER PERRY'S RUTHLESS," EXPANDING THE ACCLAIMED CONTENT CREATOR'S ARSENAL OF EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING FOR BET". BET Press. November 7, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
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