Sacrifice (TV series)
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| Created by | Chris Stokes |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Camera setup | Multiple camera |
| Running time | 40–50 minutes |
| Production company | Footage Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | BET+ |
| Release | November 4, 2021 |
Sacrifice is an American thriller television series that premiered on BET+ as a pilot movie on December 19, 2019, followed by the official series premiere on November 4, 2021. Creator Chris Stokes announced the renewal for a second season on July 15, 2022.[1]
Plot
Protagonist Daniella Hernandez (an entertainment lawyer) navigates through the lives of her rich and scandalous Hollywood clients. Along the journey, she also make discoveries about her own past.[2]
Cast and characters
Main
- Paula Patton as Daniella Hernandez[3][4]
- Juan Antonio as Dominiq Mayfield aka Big Dom[3][4]
- V. Bozeman as Tamika Bland[3][4]
- Altonio Jackson as Steven Somwon[3][4]
- Nelson Bonilla as Miguel Costas[3][4]
- Erica Ash as Beverly Rucker[3][4]
- Marques Houston as Jason Pratt[3][4]
Recurring
- Liliana Montenegro as Gabriella Hernandez[3][4]
- Josué Gutierrez as Oscar Baptiste[3][4]
- Frankie Smith as Chauncey Winchester[5]
- GG Townson as Jameson Howard[6]
- Tedrick Martin as Jameson’s Bodyguard
- Ashlei Lewis as Jameson’s MUA and best friend
- Clifton Powell as Sylvester
- Lamman Rucker as Jazzico
- Richard Roundtree as Ellis Shaw
- Vanessa Bell Calloway as Carol Steinburg
Guest
Episodes
Series overview
Film (2019)
| Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
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| "Sacrifice" | Chris Stokes | Chris Stokes | December 19, 2019 | September 28, 2021 | 0.28[7] |
Season 1 (2021)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | BET air date [8][9] | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Rescue Me" | Oz Scott | Kevin Arkadie | November 4, 2021 | August 17, 2022 | 0.38[10] |
| 2 | "Mama Didn't Lie" | Oz Scott | Kevin Arkadie | November 4, 2021 | August 17, 2022 | 0.37[10] |
| 3 | "Rage to Survive" | Jill Carter | Antonia March & Jacqueline McKinley | November 4, 2021 | August 24, 2022 | 0.37[11] |
| 4 | "The "In" Crowd" | Jill Carter | Art Monterastelli | November 4, 2021 | August 24, 2022 | 0.35[11] |
| 5 | "Oh, What a Night" | Oz Scott | Marcus J. Guillory | November 4, 2021 | August 31, 2022 | 0.32[12] |
| 6 | "Blues with a Feeling" | Oz Scott | Chris Stokes | November 4, 2021 | August 31, 2022 | 0.36[12] |
| 7 | "Down in the Bottom" | Crystle Roberson | Pia Wilson | November 4, 2021 | September 7, 2022 | 0.30[13] |
| 8 | "Reconsider Baby" | Crystle Roberson | Gabrielle Fulton Ponder | November 4, 2021 | September 7, 2022 | 0.25[13] |
| 9 | "Don't You Lie to Me" | Mary Lou Belli | Brandon Tanori & Angela Trevino | November 4, 2021 | September 14, 2022 | 0.33[14] |
| 10 | "Don't Mess Up a Good Thing" | Mary Lou Belli | Kevin Arkadie & Antonia March & Jacqueline McKinley | November 4, 2021 | September 14, 2022 | 0.24[14] |
Production
Development
On August 15, 2019, a movie pilot titled Sacrifice was announced.[3][4][15] The movie premiered on December 19, 2019.[16] The series was picked up by BET+ on September 28, 2020.[17][18] The series premiered on November 4, 2021.[19]
Casting
The main cast was revealed on August 15, 2019.[3][4] On August 16, 2021, Frankie Smith was cast in a recurring role.[5] On October 21, 2021, GG Townson was cast in a recurring role.[6]
References
- ^ "Chris Stokes on Instagram: "Season 2 on @betplus @bet #Sacrifice #createdbyme @chrisstokes1969 @footagefilmsstudios"". Instagram. July 15, 2022. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ "Sacrifice - TV Series". BET+. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "BET Networks Announces New Legal Thriller "Sacrifice" Starring Paula Patton" (Press release). BET. August 15, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Petski, Denise (August 15, 2019). "Paula Patton To Star In Legal Thriller Movie Sacrifice For BET+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (August 16, 2021). "Good Trouble Casts Odelya Halevi; Frankie Smith Joins Sacrifice". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Hailu, Selome (October 21, 2021). "ABC Sets Women of the Movement Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "Sacrifice – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- Zap2It. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
- ^ Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
- ^ Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
- ^ "BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios to Debut BET+ Thursday, September 19" (Press release). BET. September 9, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (November 27, 2019). "Paula Patton is a boss lady you DON'T want to cross in wild Sacrifice trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ "BET+ Legal Thriller "Sacrifice" Starring Paula Patton Picked Up to Series" (Press release). BET. September 28, 2020. Retrieved March 1, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 28, 2020). "BET+ Movie Sacrifice Starring Paula Patton Picked Up To Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ "Video: BET+ Originals - "Sacrifice" Season 1" (Press release). BET. October 25, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
External links
- Sacrifice at IMDb
