Tonight’s the night. The anticipated series Underground premieres tonight. The series about the Underground Railroad stars a talented cast. It was also co-created by a Black woman and produced by John Legend.

Synopsis:

Underground centers on a group of slaves planning a daring 600-mile escape from a Georgia plantation. Along the way, they are aided by a secret abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad as they attempt to evade the people charged with bringing them back, dead or alive.

Cast:

• Aldis Hodge – Noah
• Jurnee Smollett-Bell – Rosalee
• Alano Miller – Cato
• Amirah Vann – Ernestine
• Renwick Scott – Henry
• Mykelti Williamson – Moses
• Adina Porter – Pearly Mae
• Johnny Ray Gill – Sam
• Theodus Crane – Zeke
• Christopher Meloni – August Pullman

Crew:

• Creator – Misha Green
• Creator – Joe Pokaski
• Executive Producer – Anthony Hemingway
• Executive Producer – John Legend

Underground airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on WGN.

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The Haves and the Have Nots airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on OWN.

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It’s been forever since Moesha was on the air, and while we’ve enjoyed Brandy on The Game, it’s about time Brandy stepped back into the leading role. And now we have that with Zoe Ever After. Zoe Ever After centers on a recent divorcee and newly single mom, Zoe Moon, who develops her own cosmetic line while balancing personal and professional lives.

Cast:

• Brandy Norwood – Zoey Moon
• Dorian Missick – Gemini Moon
• Tory Devon Smith – Valente
• Haneefah Wood – Pearl
• Ignacio Serricchio – Miguel Maldonado

Crew:

• Creator/Executive Producer – Erica Montolfo-Bura
• Creator/Executive Producer – Debra Martin-Chase
• Creator/Executive Producer – Brandy Norwood

Zoe Ever After premieres January 5, 2016, at 10/9c on BET.

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It may be a week behind everything else, but Sleepy Hollow is back. Season Two saw some tense moments for Abbie and Ichabod. Season Two went bigger. Sometimes it succeeded and sometimes not so much. But just in case you need a refresher course, we got you covered. Then tune in and see what adventures Abbie, Ichabod, and Jenny are up to next.

• Abbie and Jenny are some badasses and come from a long line of badass women.
• Ichabod almost let his marriage get in the way of saving the world.
• Henry went off the book and forgot all about Moloch, after killing him.
• The headless horseman was in love with Katrina.
• Katrina was a pretty useless witch.
• Abbie did a spell and was a better witch than Katrina.
• The angel Orion came down and stirred the pot.
• Orion might’ve wanted to holla at Abbie.
• Abbie sang karaoke and it was awesome.
• Hawley was a thing, and it was unfortunate.
• Hawley took on the job that Jenny normally performs, when Jenny really would’ve done.
• Hawley left, and it was good.
• Frank accidentally sold his soul to Henry.
• Frank died, but came back.
• Abbie killed Henry.
• Ichabod finally realized his marriage wasn’t worth it.
• Katrina went back in time to wreck some sh*t, but Katrina being Katrina messed it up.
• Abbie’s ancestor was someone you did not want to mess with.
• Ichabod killed Katrina.
• The witch is dead.

Sleepy Hollow airs Thursdays at 9/8c on FOX.

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How to Get Away with Murder started off with one major murder, but it really upped the count over the season. Lies, affairs, and betrayal were the mark of the season. No one was safe from corruption. No one can claim innocence. It’s been over half a year since the first season finale, so let us refresh your memory.

• Annalise found herself a nice youthful holiday wig.
• Annalise can get herself any man at anytime and have them do anything she wants.
• Annalise put Nate, her boy toy, through the ringer, including a trip to jail.
• The law kids are bad at the whole murder thing.
• Annalise got a rude awakening from her mother but had a touching mothering moment with Wes.
• Wes finally put some bass in his voice.
• Wes has a disgusting relationship with Rebecca.
• Bonnie’s win record is almost as bad as David Rosen’s.
• Bonnie is sleeping with Asher.
• Michaela finally ends her engagement with her sexually ambiguous beau.
• Connor sleeps around to get ahead but falls for Oliver.
• Connor and Oliver gets tested for HIV. Connor’s in the clear, but Oliver tested positive.
• Laurel and Frank had sexual angst.
• Laurel also had a thing with a legal aid.
• Laurel is dealing with being a disappointment to her father (and quite frankly, the viewers).
• Frank killed Lila.
• Wes killed Sam, although it was more of a team effort.
• Who killed Rebecca? It doesn’t really matter.
• Viola Davis won the Emmy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRwv5mJ6MpY

Season Two of How to Get Away with Murder premieres September 24 and will air Thursdays at 10/9c on ABC.

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Rosewood is the latest medical procedural meets cop procedural, this one coming from FOX. With Morris Chestnut and Lorraine Toussaint, I’m already sold. Check out the synopsis and see if it’s something you’d like. It will be paired with Empire, so you may find your Wednesday night schedules set.

Synopsis:

Set against the vibrant backdrop of one of the world’s hottest cities – Miami – new medical procedural from executive producer Todd Harthan , Rosewood is the story of Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, Jr., the city’s top private pathologist. Brilliant, cool with tons of charisma, Rosewood teams up with the tough-as-nails Detective Annalise Villa to uncover clues no one else sees and help the Miami PD solve the city’s most challenging cases. While she’s impressed by his incredible abilities, his constant optimism is more annoying than it is infectious. But somehow, week-to-week, this unlikely tag team will solve many crimes together.

Joining Rosewood in his practice are his sister and “toxicology queen,” Pippy and DNA specialist Tara Milly Izikoff aka TMI, who is Pippy’s fiancée. Rosewood’s mom, Donna, is on the cusp of some major life changes that will affect her children profoundly. A matriarch with a lot of strong opinions, Shirley holds family gatherings sacred and makes Rosewood’s love life a regular topic of conversation. Rounding out the cast is Miami PD’s Captain Ira Hornstock who is a great team leader but is terrible at managing his own life. Hornstock and Rosewood have a complicated relationship: while he can’t stand Rosewood’s big personality and sunny disposition, he acknowledges Rosewood’s stellar contributions to the department.

Plagued with his own set of medical ailments, Rosewood believes that every moment of life, no matter how small, should be embraced and lived to the fullest. This heightened awareness allows him to see details on bodies that others cannot. But what drives him most are the victims who are stripped of life’s moments.

Cast:

• Morris Chestnut – Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, Jr.
• Gabrielle Dennis – Pippy Rosewood
• Lorraine Toussaint – Donna Rosewood
• Jaina Lee Ortiz – Det. Annalise Villa
• Anna Konkle – Tara Milly Izikoff
• Domenick Lombardozzi – Captain Ira Hornstock
• Maggie Elizabeth Jones – Bella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhhYJXV508A

Rosewood premieres September 23 and will air Wednesdays at 8/7c on FOX.

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Our favorite Lord and Savior is back with more hijinks in the second season of Black Jesus. Last season it was all about the community garden and special edibles that made you high… on Christ. It will be interesting to see what our lace front Messiah and friends get into this season. Check out the trailer below.

Cast:

• Gerald Johnson – Jesus Christ
• Charlie Murphy – Vic
• Corey Holcomb – Boonie
• Kali Hawk – Maggie
• Andrew Bachelor – Trayvon
• Andra Fuller – Fish
• John Witherspoon – Lloyd
• Angela Elayne Gibbs – Ms. Tudi

Crew:

• Creator – Aaron McGruder
• Creator – Mike Clattenburg

The second season of Black Jesus will return September 18 on Adult Swim.

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Survivor’s Remorse is that rare 30 minute that is actually really good. But how can it not be when it has both Tichina Arnold and Mike Epps. It gives us a refreshing take on life after a “come up,” one that doesn’t rely on stereotypes. Season Two is due to air this month with ten episodes, up from the six episode first season. You can catch the first episode here, and check out the trailer for Season Two below.

Synopsis:

Through a combination of God-given talent and north Philly grit, Cam Calloway and Reggie Vaughn have achieved fame and fortune that neither could have imagined growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Boston. But success comes with its own challenges, and the cousins and confidantes wrestle with the rewards of money, stardom, love, and occasionally, the guilt of having “made it.”

Cast:

• Jessie T. Usher – Cam Calloway
• RonReaco Lee – Reggie Vaughn
• Erica Ash – Mary Charles Calloway
• Teyonah Parris – Missy Vaughn
• Tichina Arnold – Cassie Calloway
• Mike Epps – Uncle Julius

Season Two of Survivor’s Remorse premieres August 22, 2015 at 9:30/8:30c on Starz. The first season is available on DVD and Instant Video.

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Megalyn Echikunwoke voices Vixen, whose real name is Mari McCabe and can exhibit the traits of animals. Vixen will be airing on CW Seed, The CW’s online channel, with six episodes. Hopefully this is just a test run, and we’ll get a live action series soon.

Synopsis:

Originally from Africa, Mari McCabe’s parents were killed by local greed, corruption, and wanton violence. But the orphaned Mari refuses to succumb to the terrors surrounding her.

Inheriting her family’s Tantu Totem, Mari can access the powers of animals – anything from the super-strength of a gorilla to the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen, she fights valiantly to protect the world from threats like those that claimed her family.

Vixen premieres August 25 on CW Seed.

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Synopsis:

Uncle Buck is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces’ and nephew’s nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality just may make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.

Cast:

Mike Epps – Buck Russell

Nia Long – Cindy Russell

James Lesure – Will Russell

Sayeed Shahidi – Miles Russell

Aalyrah Caldwell – Maizy Russell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swihz24aUHI

Uncle Buck will air on ABC during the 2015-2016 season.

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