Zatima Explained

Alt Name:	Tyler Perry's Zatima
Genre:	Comedy drama^[1] ^[2]
Creator:	Tyler Perry
Director:	Tyler Perry
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	3
Num Episodes:	40
Executive Producer:	Tyler Perry
Producer:	Mark E. Swinton
Camera:	Single
Company:	Tyler Perry Studios
Network:	BET+
Related:	Sistas

Zatima is an American comedy drama television series created by Tyler Perry as a spin-off of Sistas. It premiered on BET+ on September 22, 2022. The show has been renewed for a third season^[3] that premiered on October 3, 2024.^[4]

Plot

In this spin-off from Sistas, Zac and Fatima start their new journey as a couple but a series of secrets, lies, infidelity, and exes threaten the pair's newfound love.

Cast and characters

Main

• Devale Ellis as Zachary "Zac" Taylor
• Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima Wilson-Taylor
• Nzinga Imani as Angela
• Remington Hoffman as Bryce
• Cameron Fuller as Nathan
• Jasmin Brown as Deja (season 2; recurring, season 1)
• Guyviaud Joseph as Tony (season 2: recurring, season 1)
• Redaric Williams as Paul (season 2)
• Laila Odom as Connie (season 2)
• Trinity Whiteside as Preston Horace (season 3)
• Lindsay Diann as Leslie (season 3)

Recurring

• Danielle LaRoach as Belinda
• Tony D. Head as Henry
• Ameer Baraka as Jeremiah
• Jamie Jones as Dr. Reid (season 2)
• Jen Harper as Gladys (season 2)
• Hasani Vibez Comer as Micah (season 3)

Episodes

Season 3 (2024)

Production

Development

The series was picked up by BET+ on December 8, 2021.^{[5] [6]} On August 26, 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere on September 29, 2022.^{[7] [8]} It was later rescheduled to September 22, 2022, a week before.^[9] On February 17, 2023, a second season was ordered and announced and it premiered on March 16, 2023. The third season premiered on October 3, 2024.^[4]

Casting

The main cast was revealed on August 26, 2022.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tyler Perry's Zatima . TV Guide . July 11, 2024.
2. Web site: Zatima . Rotten Tomatoes . July 11, 2024.
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   1. ZatimaOnBETPlus #zatimaseason3
   . Zacfatima. Zacxfatima. January 22, 2024. March 3, 2024.
4. Web site: Zatima Season 3 Sets BET+ Premiere Date, Adds Sistas’ Trinity Whiteside to Cast — Watch Trailer. September 5, 2024. September 8, 2024. TVLine. Swift. Andy.
5. BET's Tyler Perry Programming Universe Expands with the Addition of the New "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Spin-Off "Tyler Perry's Zatima" . . . December 8, 2021 . September 21, 2022.
6. Web site: Del Rosario . Alexandra . Tyler Perry's Zatima: Zac & Fatima-Centered Sistas Spinoff Starring Devale Ellis & Crystal Renee Hayslett Gets BET+ Series Order . . December 8, 2021 . September 21, 2022.
7. BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Second Wave of Cast in New "Sistas" Spin-Off "Tyler Perry's Zatima" and Premiere Date . . . August 26, 2022 . September 21, 2022.
8. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . Tyler Perry's Zatima: Zac & Fatima-Centered Sistas Spinoff Adds 6 To Cast; BET+ Sets Premiere Date . . August 26, 2022 . September 21, 2022.
9. BET, BET+ and BET Digital's What to Watch & Binge This Week: Premiering and Streaming Monday, September 19 – Sunday September 25 . . BET Press . September 16, 2022.