TV ShowReturningBET+Drama

Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Name: Tyler Perry's Ruthless
Genre: Drama
Released: 2020-03-19
Duration: 45 min

2020 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.

8.5(274 reviews)

18.2763% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Mar 19, 2020
Last air date: Aug 18, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 114
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: BET+
Creator / showrunner: Tyler Perry
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Tyler Perry Studios

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2020 · 24 episodes

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Cast

Melissa L. Williams

Ruth Truesdale

Matt Cedeño

The Highest/Tyron Luckett

Lenny Thomas

Dikhan

Yvonne Senat Jones

Tally

Baadja-Lyne Odums

Marva

Blue Kimble

Andrew

Colin McCalla

River

Stevie Baggs Jr.

Oliver

Alise Willis

Paula/Lacey

Michelle Nuñez

Zane

Samantha L Thomas

Paula

Stephanie Charles

Sarah

Jaime M. Callica

Brian Rollins

Nirine Brown

Lynn

Bobbi Baker

Cynthia

Herve Clermont

Mack

Anthony Bless

Malcolm Green

David Alan Madrick

Jay

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Reviews & ratings

8.5

274 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong8.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful