Cherish the Day (TV series) explained

Genre:	Romantic drama Anthology
Creator:	Ava DuVernay
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	2
Num Episodes:	16
Runtime:	40–43 min.
Network:	OWN

Cherish the Day is an American romantic drama anthology television series created and produced by Ava DuVernay.^[1] The series chronicles the relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day marking a significant moment. The first season took place over the course of five years. The second one expanded over a few months.

The series premiered on February 11, 2020, on Oprah Winfrey Network.^{[2] [3]} Season one starred Xosha Roquemore, Alano Miller and Cicely Tyson, and the title references the Sade song "Cherish the Day". Stars Cicely Tyson and Richard Roundtree died on January 28, 2021, and October 24, 2023, at the ages of 96 and 81, respectively; this was their final television appearance.^{[4] [5]}

On October 26, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season.^[6] It was announced in July 2021 that Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons would star in the second season.^[7] Season 2 premiered on October 4, 2022.^[8] Several appearances of Omar J. Dorsey playing Hollywood revealed that the show takes place within the same universe as Queen Sugar.

Cast

Main

• Xosha Roquemore as Gently James (season 1)^[9]
• Alano Miller as Evan Fisher (season 1)^[9]
• Cicely Tyson as Miss Luma Lee Langston (season 1)^[10]
• Joy Bryant as Sunday St. James (season 2)
• Henry Simmons as Ellis Moran (season 2)
• Terri J. Vaughn as Anastasia (season 2)
• Richard Roundtree as Mandeville "MV" St. James (season 2)

Recurring

• Loren Lott as Rika (season 1)
• Michael Beach as Ben^[11]
• Anne-Marie Johnson as Marilyn Fisher^[11]
• Kellee Stewart as Ellene^[11]
• Dorien Wilson as Johnny Fisher
• Beau Billingslea as Pastor Gordon

Episodes

Season 2: Sunday & Ellis (2022)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Petski. Denise. Ava DuVernay Anthology Series 'Cherish The Day' Ordered By OWN. Deadline Hollywood. March 20, 2019.
2. Web site: Obenson. Tambay. 'Cherish the Day' First Look: OWN Teases Ava DuVernay's 'When They See Us' Follow-Up. IndieWire. December 19, 2019.
3. Web site: Video: OWN Sets Premiere Date and Unveils Official Trailer for New Anthology Drama "Cherish the Day" from Award-Winning Creator Ava DuVernay. The Futon Critic. January 16, 2020.
4. Web site: Dagan . Carmel . January 28, 2021 . Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96 . January 28, 2021 . Variety . en.
5. Web site: 2023-10-25 . Richard Roundtree, star of the 1970s 'Shaft' film franchise, has died at 81 . 2023-10-29 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
6. Web site: Petski. Denise. Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Renewed For Season 2 By OWN. Deadline Hollywood. October 26, 2020. October 26, 2020.
7. Web site: Shanfeld. Ethan. 2021-07-07. Joy Bryant and Henry Simmons to Star in 'Cherish the Day' Season 2 (TV News Roundup). 2021-07-07. Variety. en-US.
8. Jones . Okla . September 14, 2022 . First Look: Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Returns To OWN For A Second Season . Essence . New York . September 22, 2022.
9. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Cherish The Day': Xosha Roquemore & Alano Miller To Star In Ava DuVernay's OWN Anthology Series. Deadline Hollywood. July 25, 2019.
10. Web site: Petski. Denise. Cicely Tyson To Star In Ava DuVernay's 'Cherish The Day' Anthology Series On OWN. Deadline Hollywood. August 13, 2019.
11. Web site: Ramos. Dino-Ray. Ava DuVernay's OWN Drama 'Cherish The Day' Rounds Out Cast, Adds Directors Blitz Bazawule, Aurora Guerrero And Deborah Kampmeier. Deadline Hollywood. December 3, 2019.