Poppa's House Explained

Genre:

Sitcom

Creator:

Damon Wayans
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}}Poppa's House is an American television sitcom that premiered on October 21, 2024, on CBS. The series stars Damon Wayans as Poppa, Damon Wayans Jr. as Damon, Essence Atkins as Ivy, and Tetona Jackson as Nina. The series was created by Damon Wayans and Kevin Hench.

Cast and characters

Main

• Damon Wayans as Poppa, a popular New York City radio DJ. It is later revealed his full name is Damon "Poppa" Fulton.
• Damon Wayans Jr. as Junior, who works for his father-in-law but wants to produce documentaries. It is later revealed his full name is Damon "Junior" Fulton.
• Essence Atkins as Dr. Ivy Reed,^[1] Poppa's new co-host
• Tetona Jackson as Nina, Damon's wife who's an event planner

Recurring

• Wendy Raquel Robinson as Catherine, Poppa's ex-wife and Junior's mother

Production

Development

Poppa's House was announced on October 10, 2022.^[2] The pilot for Poppa's House was ordered on February 8, 2023. The pilot was written by Damon Wayans & Kevin Hench, and it was directed by Andy Ackerman. Production companies involved with Poppa's House include Amara Films, Hench in the Trench Productions, Two Shakes Entertainment, and CBS Studios.^[3] Poppa's House was given a series order on May 9, 2023.^[4] Poppa's House was moved to the 2024–25 season due to strike-related production delays.^[5] CBS received a full season order of 18 episodes on November 7, 2024.^[6]

Casting

Upon pilot order announcement, Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. were cast to series. When CBS gave a series order, Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson joined the cast in starring roles. On August 9, 2024, Wendy Raquel Robinson was cast in a recurring capacity.^[7]

Filming

Poppa's House was filmed at Radford Studio Center in Studio City, California but it is set in New York City, New York.

Broadcast

Poppa's House premiered on October 21, 2024, on CBS.^[8]

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 86% approval rating based on 7 critic reviews.^[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 62 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.^[10]

Ratings

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. When Dr. Ivy Reed Joins Poppa's Family for Dinner, She Begins Scrutinizing Junior and Nina's Relationship, on "Poppa's House," Monday, Oct. 28. Paramount Press Express. October 10, 2024. October 23, 2024.
2. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. To Headline Father/Son Comedy In Works At CBS. Deadline Hollywood. October 10, 2022. August 19, 2024.
3. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. Father/Son Comedy Gets Pilot Order At CBS. Deadline Hollywood. February 8, 2023. August 19, 2024.
4. Web site: White. Peter. 'Matlock', 'Elsbeth' & Wayans' Family Comedy 'Poppa's House' Ordered To Series At CBS. Deadline Hollywood. May 9, 2023. August 19, 2024.
5. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays. Deadline Hollywood. November 8, 2023. November 9, 2023.
6. Web site: Cordero. Rosy. 'Poppa's House' & 'NCIS: Origins' Land Full Season Orders At CBS. Deadline Hollywood. November 7, 2024.
7. Web site: 'The Game' Actor Wendy Raquel Robinson Cast in Recurring Role on 'Poppa's House' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Selena. Kuznikov. August 9, 2024. August 19, 2024.
8. Web site: CBS Fall Premiere Dates: 'Blue Bloods' Final Episodes, 'FBI' Trio, 'Matlock' Reboot, 'Survivor' & More. Deadline Hollywood. Erik. Pedersen. July 13, 2024. July 13, 2024.
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10. poppas-house. Poppa's House. tv. 1. October 23, 2024. y.