Ruthless (TV series)

Ruthless is an American drama series created, executive produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. It is a spin-off from BET drama The Oval.[1][2] The first season of 24-episodes premiered on March 19, 2020 on BET+.[3] Starting on February 23, 2021, the show will begin airing on the BET Network following new episodes of The Oval.

Ruthless
Also known asTyler Perry's Ruthless
Genre
Created byTyler Perry
Written byTyler Perry
Directed byTyler Perry
Starring
ComposerElvin Ross
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes24 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Tyler Perry
  • Michelle Sneed
  • Mark E. Swinton
Camera setupMultiple camera
Running time41-80 min.
Production companyTyler Perry Studios
Release
Original networkBET+
Picture format
Original releaseMarch 19, 2020 (2020-03-19) –
present (present)
Chronology
Related showsThe Oval

Plot

In a backdoor pilot during the first three episodes of The Oval, Ruth Truesdale (Melissa L. Williams) kidnaps her daughter Callie to join her and the sex-crazed members of the Rakudushis cult. Ruth is a devoted member of the Rakadushi cult. After helping to severely punish her rebellious, best friend Tally, she becomes an "Elder," a high ranking member of the cult. However, in order to be initiated into the position of Elder, she was required to be gang raped by seven high ranking cult members, including Andrew and Dikhan, in the presence of The Highest. After being gang raped, Ruth no longer wanted to be a member of the cult and began planning an escape, along with her best friend, Tally.

The leader of the Rakadushis is "the Highest" (Matt Cedeño). The Highest has long hair and is always wearing white. His demeanor is very calm, peaceful, and welcoming. This is to cover up the fact that he is a sexual sadist. He uses drugs to make newcomers black out and lose all memory in order to violently rape them. He himself is also a drug addict.

Dikhan (Lenny Thomas), is a high ranking cult member who is the right hand to The Highest. He is the overseer of everything that happens on the cult's property. Dikhan is very handsome and loyal to The Highest, but he is also extremely invasive and stern. It is revealed in Season one, episode seven, that Dikhan and The Highest have been in a homosexual relationship for twelve years. The Highest's fondness of Andrew causes Dikhan to be jealous and insecure. Members of all ranks of the cult fear Dikhan. Dikhan reports all wrongdoing of the cult members to The Highest and often recommends and inflicts their punishment.

The Rakadushi cult was infiltrated by undercover FBI agent Andrew (Blue Kimble) who eventually converted his beliefs into that of the religious sex cult and is in the process of becoming a high ranking member of the Rakadushis. Andrew is married to Sarah and they have one son. After the infiltrating and becoming a unwavering believer of the Rakadushi religion, he began a secret, forbidden, sexual affair with Tally (Yvonne Senat Jones), who is also a member of the Rakadushi cult. Andrew falls in love with Tally, and eventually gets her pregnant. Tally does not know that Andrew is an undercover FBI agent who is also married. Andrew is a very loyal member and believer of the Rakadushi cult and its beliefs. However, he is frequently torn between his beliefs and his love for Tally, when Tally is severely and continuously punished for her mistakes and rebellious behavior. Tally questions Andrew's love for her after finding out Andrew was one of the seven men who gang raped Ruth. Andrew had homosexual sex with The Highest one time, proving his loyalty to the cult, but causing friction between him and Dikhan, due to Dikhan being in love with The Highest.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring
  • Zephaniah Terry as William
  • Robert Craighead as Sheriff Walker Conley
  • Nadège August as Joan
  • Ashleigh Morghan as Melinda
  • Jeremy Palko as Deputy Billy Poke
  • David Bianchi as Lilo
  • Rhonda Stubbins White as Agnes

Production

The series was picked up by BET+ on November 7, 2019 with 24 episode order.[2] The first season was shot over the course of 13 days in Atlanta.[6]

Episodes

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
124March 19, 2020 (2020-03-19)January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
219March 2021 (2021-03)TBA

Season 1 (2020-21)
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 19, 2020 (2020-03-19)
In the series premiere, Ruth kidnaps her young daughter Callie and brings her to join the dangerous Rakudushi cult, and Brian, an FBI agent, embarks on a risky mission.
2"The Precious Jewel"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 19, 2020 (2020-03-19)
Lynn meets The Highest, Tally is punished, and Andrew’s wife Sarah questions Mack about Andrew’s whereabouts.
3"The Holy Ground"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 19, 2020 (2020-03-19)
Brian wants revenge on the Rakudushi, and Lynn is hospitalized.
4"Waiting For Tomorrow"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 26, 2020 (2020-03-26)
Ruth is forced to show her loyalty to the Rakudushi, Sarah is desperate to find Andrew, and Lynn struggles to adjust to life back at home.
5"The Chosen"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 2, 2020 (2020-04-02)
After Ruth suffers a traumatic experience, she and Tally devise a plan, while Lynn's behavior causes concerns just as Brian's undercover work begins.
6"Lost"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 9, 2020 (2020-04-09)
Sarah has a conversation with Andrew, Lynn confides in Cynthia before making a dangerous decision, and Tally and Ruth try to move forward with their plan.
7"The Outsiders"Tyler PerryTyler PerryApril 30, 2020 (2020-04-30)
Cynthia rushes an unresponsive Lynn to the hospital, Malcolm comforts Sarah, Dikhan is jealous over The Highest's interest in Andrew, and Brian visits the Rakudushi camp.
8"Heaven On Earth"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 7, 2020 (2020-05-07)
Brian and Sheriff Conley have different opinions about the Rakudushi, Dikhan grows suspicious of Andrew, Ruth and Tally devise a plan, and Brian worries about Lynn.
9"To Be Chosen"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 14, 2020 (2020-05-14)
Dikhan delivers a shocking message to Sarah, Lynn contemplates an offer to join the Rakudushis, and Marva and The Highest plan a test for Ruth.
10"The Closer"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 21, 2020 (2020-05-21)
Dikhan suspects Andrew is hiding something, Cynthia accuses Malcolm of having an affair, Brian briefs Mack on his visit to the Rakudushi camp, and Ruth's loyalty is tested.
11"The Devil’s Brew"Tyler PerryTyler PerryMay 28, 2020 (2020-05-28)
Ruth reluctantly performs her new duties as an Elder, Lynn contemplates leaving her old life behind, and Marva sends Melinda to infiltrate the sheriff's office.
12"Wicked Acts"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJune 4, 2020 (2020-06-04)
In the mid-season finale, Dikhan keeps Ruth's secret from Marva, Melinda manipulates a deputy into getting her information, and Malcolm confesses his feelings to Sarah.
13"An Angel From Heaven"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 26, 2020 (2020-11-26)
In the mid-season premiere, Ruth and Tally uncover a cult member's plan to escape, Dikhan is conflicted about his feelings for Ruth, Oliver is assigned to recruitment, and an unexpected visitor arrives at the gates.
14"The Restful Sleep"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 26, 2020 (2020-11-26)
Marva takes Lynn on a tour of the camp, Dikhan is made aware of the Rakudushi's failing finances, the Highest exercises his power over William, and Ruth pushes Paula to extremes.
15"On Assignment"Tyler PerryTyler PerryNovember 26, 2020 (2020-11-26)
Tally has doubts about what happened to Paula, Lacey and Oliver steal a moment together in the woods, and Sarah questions Andrew's involvement with the Rakudushis.
16"Quid Pro Quo"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)
Sarah confronts Andrew about the pictures of him and The Highest, and Ruth is disturbed to learn about Marva's "special assignment" for some of the other women.
17"Unnatural Acts"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 10, 2020 (2020-12-10)
Ruth builds trust with Zane, Tally is suspicious of Joan's sudden interest in helping her, Andrew reveals Malcolm and Sarah's secret, and River talks to The Highest about taking a wife.
18"Drinking My Scotch"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 17, 2020 (2020-12-17)
Cynthia confronts Malcolm and Sarah, Ruth finds a new ally, Melinda executes a risky plan at the sheriff's office, and Dikhan is suspicious of Andrew's whereabouts.
19"The Purge"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 24, 2020 (2020-12-24)
Andrew is tasked with a difficult mission, The Highest rallies the Rakudushis with an impassioned speech, Joan tries to gain Ruth and Tally's trust, and Oliver confronts Lilo about Lacey.
20"The Dark Walkers"Tyler PerryTyler PerryDecember 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
Lilo's complaint about Lacey leads to a camp-wide inquiry. The Highest questions Dikhan's loyalty. Meanwhile, Brian confronts Lynn about her drug use and Ruth learns about the Highest's plans for her.
21"Two Days"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 7, 2021 (2021-01-07)
Ruth loses favor with the Highest while River covers for Dikhan. Meanwhile, Yancy gives Tally an ultimatum. Clark discovers Oliver's secret and Cynthia confronts Malcolm about Sarah.
22"Into the Woods"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 14, 2021 (2021-01-14)
Clark ends up getting in trouble with Marva. Elsewhere, Lynn and Cynthia find support in each other. Yancy offers assistance to Tally for a price and the Highest delivers an ominous message to the Rakudushis.
23"Live Bait"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
Ruth's obedience is put to the test. Lilo pressures the Highest to expedite a plan. Elsewhere, Brian is concerned about the Rakudushi's deviation from routine and Andrew confronts Malcolm and Sarah.
24"Out of Time"Tyler PerryTyler PerryJanuary 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)
In the season finale, Mack tries to defuse a potentially deadly standoff between Andrew, Malcolm, and Sarah, River tells Ruth how to handle The Highest, and Marva’s cooking puts Lilo in a perilous position.

Season 2 (2021)
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1TBATyler PerryTyler PerryMarch 2021 (2021-03)

References
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  3. Petski, Denise (February 21, 2020). "'Tyler Perry's Ruthless' Gets Premiere Date On BET+". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. "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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