Queen Sugar - wikipedia Queen Sugar This article is about the television series. For the novel from which it is adapted, see Queen Sugar ( novel ). Queen Sugar Genre Drama Created by Ava DuVernay Based on Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszile Starring Rutina Wesley Dawn - Lyen Gardner Kofi Siriboe Tina Lifford Omar Dorsey Dondre Whitfield Bianca Lawson Timon Kyle Durrett Greg Vaughan Nicholas L. Ashe Ethan Hutchison Marycarmen Lopez Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 40 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Ava DuVernay Melissa Carter Oprah Winfrey Running time 42 minutes Production company ( s ) Warner Horizon Television Harpo Films Forward Movement Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution Release Original network Oprah Winfrey Network Picture format 480i ( SDTV ) 1080i ( HDTV ) Original release September 6, 2016 -- present External links Website Queen Sugar is an American drama television series created and executive produced by Ava DuVernay, with Oprah Winfrey serving as an executive producer. DuVernay also directs many episodes. The series is based on the novel of the same name by Natalie Baszile. The series airs on Oprah Winfrey Network ( OWN ) and premiered on September 6, 2016. The series follows the life of three siblings : two sisters, Nova Bordelon ( played by Rutina Wesley ), a formidable journalist and activist from New Orleans, and Charley Bordelon ( Dawn - Lyen Gardner ), a modern woman, who, with her teenaged son Micah, leaves her upscale home in Los Angeles and moves to the heart of Louisiana to claim an inheritance from her recently departed father -- an 800 - acre sugarcane farm ; and their brother Ralph Angel ( Kofi Siriboe ), a single father struggling with unemployment and an absentee, recovering drug - addict mother of his child. In August 2018, OWN renewed the series for a fourth season. Contents 1 Cast and characters 1.1 Main 1.2 Recurring 2 Production 2.1 Development 2.2 Casting 2.3 Seasons 3 Episodes 3.1 Series overview 3.2 Season 1 ( 2016 ) 3.3 Season 2 ( 2017 ) 3.4 Season 3 ( 2018 ) 4 Reception 4.1 Critical response 5 Novel 6 Accolades 7 References 8 External links Cast and characters Main Rutina Wesley as Nova Bordelon, the eldest Bordelon child, a journalist, activist and herbal healer Dawn - Lyen Gardner as Charlotte `` Charley '' Bordelon West, the middle Bordelon child - half sibling to Nova and Ralph Angel, a sports manager, mother of Micah and ex-wife of Davis Kofi Siriboe as Ralph Angel Bordelon, the youngest Bordelon child, the face - forward brother of Bordelon sisters looking to better himself after recently being released from prison Tina Lifford as Violet Bordelon, Ernest 's younger sister, mother figure to the Bordelon children and Hollywood 's girlfriend Omar Dorsey as Hollingsworth `` Hollywood '' Desonier, Violet 's much younger oil rig worker boyfriend and supporter of the Bordelon family Dondre Whitfield as Remy Newell, an irrigation specialist who was a friend and confidante to Ernest who soon becomes a helping hand to Ernest 's children and soon becomes Charley 's love interest Bianca Lawson as Darla, a recovering drug addict who is Ralph Angel 's ex-girlfriend and Blue 's mother seeking to reconnect with them both Nicholas L. Ashe as Micah West, Charley 's and Davis 's teenage son Ethan Hutchison as Blue Bordelon, Ralph Angel 's and Darla 's 6 - year - old son Henry G. Sanders as Prosper Denton, a lifelong friend to Ernest and fellow farmer ( Season 3 ; Recurring Seasons 1 - 2 ) Timon Kyle Durrett as Davis West, Charley 's charismatic star basketball player ex-husband, client and Micah 's father who is currently involved in a sex scandal as series unfolds ( Seasons 1 - 3 ) Greg Vaughan as Calvin, a married police officer and Nova 's longtime secret lover ( Season 1 ; Guest Season 2 ) Marycarmen Lopez as Reyna Velez, Blue 's elementary school teacher ( Season 1 ) Recurring Glynn Turman as Ernest Bordelon, the patriarch of the Bordelon family and older brother of Violet ( season 1 ) True O'Brien as Stella, Micah 's girlfriend who he later breaks up with having finding out she had sex with several other guys ( season 1 ) Reagan Gomez - Preston as Chantal Williams, Nova 's friend Issac White as Devonte `` Too Sweet '' Bonclair, a teen who after being falsely imprisoned becomes the main focus of Nova 's current crusade on how the parish DA has been railroading African - Americans ( season 1 ; guest, season 3 ) Tanyell Waivers as Keke Raymond, a teenage friend of the family who Micah sets his sights on after meeting her at a family cook - out Deja Dee as Sierra, Nova 's college roommate Sharon Lawrence as Lorna Prescott, Charley 's mother Michael Michele as Darlene, Darla 's mother Roger Guenveur Smith as Quincy, Darla 's father Alimi Ballard as Dr. Robert Dubois, an activist, who becomes Nova 's love interest briefly in the second season Lea Coco as Jacob Boudreaux, a member of the Landry family who takes a special interest in Charley David Jensen as Samuel Landry, the owner of the most popular mill, the Landry mills, in the county who Charley and Ralph - Angel go up against Vivien Ngô as Trinh Phan, a young woman who returns to help her parents with their seafood plant who becomes Ralph Angel 's love interest. ( season 3 ) Tony Aidan Vo as Khanh Phan, the younger brother to Trinh and son of Mrs. Phan. ( season 3 ) Elyse Dinh McCrillis as Mrs. Phan, a Vietnamese American refugee and the mother to Khanh and Trinh ; also Ralph Angel 's boss at the seafood plant. ( season 3 ) Production Development On February 2, 2015, it was announced that Oprah Winfrey Network had ordered a straight - to - series TV drama based on Queen Sugar, the novel by Natalie Baszile. Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey, who worked on the 2014 film Selma, co-created the series, while DuVernay was set to write and direct the initial episodes. The first season began filming in February 2016 and contained 13 episodes. DuVernay announced on January 27, 2016 that the series would feature an all - women directorial team. On February 15, 2016, Neema Barnette joined the series as director and producer. Award - winning director Tina Mabry is a producer and will also direct two episodes, and Anthony Sparks, an award - winning TV writer and professor, is a co-executive producer for the series. It was later announced that singer - songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello would provide the score for the series. Casting On January 13, 2016, it was announced that Rutina Wesley would play the role of Nova Bordelon. Further casting was announced January 27, 2016. Dawn - Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, and Omar Dorsey, who co-starred in Selma, were all announced in leading roles. On February 1, 2016, it was announced that Emmy Award - winner Glynn Turman will guest - star as Ernest Bordelon, the patriarch of the family who died in the first episode. On February 16, 2016, it was announced that Tina Lifford, Dondre Whitfield, Timon Kyle Durrett and Nicholas L. Ashe were cast as series regulars. On February 23, 2016, Bianca Lawson and Greg Vaughan joined the cast as regulars, while Henry G. Sanders joined in a recurring role. Meanwhile, Oprah Winfrey Network said that Oprah Winfrey, who earlier was announced as a recurring character, would not have an onscreen role. On March 11, 2016, it was announced that Marycarmen Lopez also was cast as regular. Seasons On August 1, 2016, the series was renewed for a second season ahead of its television premiere which aired in a two - night premiere on June 20 and June 21, 2017. The second season premiered on OWN in a two episode special on June 20 and 21, 2017. The show was renewed for a third season on July 26, 2017. The third season premiered in a two - night special on May 29 and May 30, 2018. On August 8, 2018, the series was renewed for a fourth season. Following the renewal co-executive producer Anthony Sparks was revealed to be the new showrunner, replacing the current showrunner Kat Candler. Episodes Series overview Season Episodes Originally aired First aired Last aired 13 September 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 06 ) November 30, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 30 ) 16 June 20, 2017 ( 2017 - 06 - 20 ) November 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 15 ) TBA May 29, 2018 ( 2018 - 05 - 29 ) TBA Season 1 ( 2016 ) No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) `` First Things First '' Ava DuVernay Ava DuVernay September 6, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 06 ) 2.69 The estranged Bordelon siblings Nova ( Rutina Wesley ), Charley ( Dawn - Lyen Gardner ), and Ralph Angel ( Kofi Siriboe ) must come together to save their family 's ailing sugarcane farm in Louisiana. Charley leaves her upscale L.A. lifestyle to return to her family home in Louisiana after her dad suffers a stroke and she receives unwelcome news about her husband. `` Evergreen '' Ava DuVernay Tina Mabry September 7, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 07 ) 2.14 The siblings plan the funeral, but Charley and Nova disagree about how best to honor their father ; and Ralph Angel and Aunt Violet are at odds over whether it 's okay for his young son to attend the funeral service. In other events, Charley faces the fallout from the news about her husband and also learns there are things they do n't know about their father 's farm. `` Thy Will Be Done '' Neema Barnette Jason Wilborn September 14, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 14 ) 2.00 Charley, Nova and Ralph Angel learn the contents of their father 's will and contemplate running the farm together ; someone attempts to repossess one of the father 's possessions ; and the family considers a low offer for the land from a local buyer. `` The Darker Sooner '' So Yong Kim Kay Oyegun September 21, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 21 ) 1.52 The Bordelon siblings return to their everyday lives : Ralph Angel struggles to run the family farm ; Charley resumes managing her husband 's basketball career ; and Nova seeks justice for a friend 's son who she believes was wrongfully imprisoned. 5 5 `` By Any Chance '' Victoria Mahoney Anthony Sparks September 28, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 28 ) 1.59 Nova 's relationship suffers because of her pursuit of justice ; Charley confronts her husband 's accuser ; Ralph Angel faces a moral quandary ; and Hollywood resumes contact with someone from his past. 6 6 `` As Promised '' Tanya Hamilton Melissa Carter October 5, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 05 ) 1.44 Nova and Charley clash over Nova 's comments regarding Charley 's marriage ; Ralph Angel wants out of an illegal arrangement ; and Charley discovers what Davis did on the night in question. 7 7 `` In No Uncertain Terms '' Neema Barnette Denise Harkavy October 12, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 12 ) 1.68 Charley faces up to the state of her marriage ; Ralph Angel wants to farm full time ; and Aunt Violet uncovers information about Hollywood that jeopardizes their relationship. 8 8 `` Where With All '' Kat Candler Tina Mabry October 26, 2016 ( 2016 - 10 - 26 ) 1.71 The family prepares for a hurricane ; Remy questions Charley 's treatment of her staff ; Aunt Violet worries about Nova 's safety ; and Ralph Angel quarrels with Darla. 9 9 `` Next to Nothing '' Kat Candler Jason Wilborn November 2, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 02 ) 1.69 The siblings find two dead bodies on the property while repairing damage caused by the storm. In other events, Ralph Angel continues to push for custody of Blue. 10 10 `` So Far '' Salli Richardson - Whitfield Anthony Sparks November 9, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 09 ) 1.50 Charlie searches for a new mill ; and realizes that there 's more to the story of the land than originally thought. In other events, Hollywood again tries to mend his relationship with Aunt Violet. 11 11 `` All Good '' Salli Richardson - Whitfield Kay Oyegun November 16, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 16 ) 1.64 The siblings search for a new mill ; Charley is prepared to put her past with Davis behind her ; Ralph Angel and Darla help Blue with issues at school ; and Aunt Violet makes changes to the diner. 12 12 `` Far Too Long '' Tina Mabry Melissa Carter & Ali Gordon - Goldstein November 23, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 23 ) 1.50 Charley makes a cunning decision as a result of the siblings ' quest for a new mill ; Ralph Angel locks heads with Charley ; Hollywood and Aunt Violet 's relationship hits a roadblock ; and Nova 's ex, Calvin, returns. 13 13 `` Give Us This Day '' Tina Mabry Ava DuVernay November 30, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 30 ) 1.91 In the Season 1 finale, Charley goes all out to secure an investor ; Nova and Calvin reunite, but not everyone is pleased ; Davis attempts to repair his relationship with Micah ; Aunt Violet tries to make amends with Hollywood ; and Ralph Angel makes a shocking discovery. Season 2 ( 2017 ) No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) 14 `` After the Winter '' Kat Candler Monica Macer June 20, 2017 ( 2017 - 06 - 20 ) 2.31 Charley and Davis remain entangled ; Ralph Angel tries to find his footing on the family farm ; Aunt Violet confronts her feelings for Hollywood ; and Micah has a dangerous encounter with a police officer. In other events, Nova deals with the loss of her relationship with Calvin and later holds a community fundraiser. 15 `` To Usward '' Cheryl Dunye Jason Wilborn June 21, 2017 ( 2017 - 06 - 21 ) 1.69 Ralph Angel has an idea for the farm ; Charley is blindsided during her final divorce mediation with Davis ; Nova holds a community fundraiser ; and Aunt Violet learns that Hollywood might have been involved in a life - threatening accident. 16 `` What Do I Care For Morning '' Aurora Guerrero Anthony Sparks June 28, 2017 ( 2017 - 06 - 28 ) 1.55 Micah finds solace at Nova 's place ; Charley confronts Davis about their custody arrangement ; Aunt Violet 's time with Hollywood might be short - lived ; Nova meets someone at a symposium ; and Ralph Angel confronts Jacob Boudreaux about spying on his property. 17 `` My Soul 's High Song '' Maryam Keshavarz Ava DuVernay July 5, 2017 ( 2017 - 07 - 05 ) 1.46 Charley searches for a more permanent home for Micah ; a whitefly infestation threatens the farm ; Nova adjusts to a new editor who wants her to change her approach ; and Darla makes a decision that has serious consequences. 18 5 `` Caroling Dusk '' Amanda Marsalis Davita Scarlett July 12, 2017 ( 2017 - 07 - 12 ) 1.52 Charley 's therapist appointment brings to light childhood issues ; Nova reunites with Dr. Robert Dubois ; Davis meets an intriguing singer ; Ralph Angel meets an old friend during a high - pressured situation ; and Darla finds an unexpected job. 19 6 `` Line of Our Elders '' DeMane Davis Mimi Won Techentin July 19, 2017 ( 2017 - 07 - 19 ) 1.56 Charley 's opening celebration of the Queen Sugar Mill suffers a setback ; Nova learns something surprising about her late father ; and Ralph Angel has a run - in with someone he previously robbed and later makes a huge confession to his sisters. 20 7 `` I Know My Soul '' Kat Candler Maria Elena Rodriguez July 26, 2017 ( 2017 - 07 - 26 ) 1.57 Ralph Angel 's confession continues to cause unrest and his appeal to Darla for emotional support conflicts with Charley 's wishes. Plus, Nova learns something surprising about Violet. 21 8 `` Freedom 's Plow '' Amanda Marsalis Anthony Sparks August 2, 2017 ( 2017 - 08 - 02 ) 1.59 In the mid-season finale, Darla celebrates her two - year sober anniversary ; Violet has a health issue ; Nova and Dr. Robert Dubois ' reunion hits a roadblock ; Micah finally comes to terms with his emotions ; Charley confesses her feelings for Remy ; and Ralph Angel makes a life - changing confession to Darla. 22 9 `` Yet Do I Marvel '' Julie Dash Jason Wilborn October 3, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 03 ) 1.74 In the mid-season premiere, Darla reaches out to her family to share her engagement news ; Violet 's condition worsens ; Nova 's Zika story causes concern in the community ; Micah tells his family about the police incident ; and Charley receives an unexpected visit from her mother, and the two have an honest conversation about Charley 's upbringing. 23 10 `` Drums at Dusk '' Julie Dash Valerie Chu October 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 04 ) 1.20 An unexpected encounter creates issues between Ralph Angel and Darla. Meanwhile, the presence of Charley 's mother, Lorna gives rise to old tensions in the family ; and Violet finally sees a doctor about her recurring symptoms. 24 11 `` Fruit of the Flower '' Cheryl Dunye Dana Greenblatt October 11, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 11 ) 1.31 Nova and Robert 's relationship begins to shift ; Ralph Angel feels humiliated by Remy ; Hollywood and Violet clash over Hollywood 's new friend ; and Lorna finally reveals the true history of her relationship with Nova and Ralph Angel 's father. 25 12 `` Live in the All Along '' Garrett Bradley Mimi Won Techentin October 18, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 18 ) 1.14 Nova and Robert 's relationship hits a major setback ; Darla and Ralph Angel plan their upcoming wedding ; Davis offers Charley help with her harvest festival and they both realize they have moved on in new relationships ; Davis attempts to make amends. 26 13 `` Heritage '' Liesl Tommy Monica Macer & Davita Scarlett October 25, 2017 ( 2017 - 10 - 25 ) 1.34 Charley and Remy discuss their future ; Violet receives a life changing diagnosis ; Nova and Calvin come face - to - face for the first time in months ; Darla reunites with her parents, and reveals a devastating secret to Ralph Angel. 27 14 `` On These I Stand '' Christina Voros Jason Wilborn & Anthony Sparks November 1, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 01 ) 1.28 Ralph Angel is left devastated by Darla 's news ; Charley 's business is threatened ; Micah has an issue with his school ; Nova receives a new opportunity ; and Violet reveals her diagnosis to Hollywood. 28 15 `` Copper Sun '' DeMane Davis Monica Macer & Dana Greenblatt November 8, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 08 ) 1.22 Charley fires Darla after learning that she 's lied to her family ; Micah gets suspended from school ; Hollywood promises to fulfill Violet 's wish list ; and Jacob Boudreaux suggests he and Charley form a partnership. 29 16 `` Dream Variations '' Kat Candler Ava DuVernay November 15, 2017 ( 2017 - 11 - 15 ) 1.33 In the Season 2 finale, Charley 's shocking plan to save her business puts her relationship with Remy in jeopardy ; Hollywood proposes to Violet ; Nova and Remy share an unexpected moment ; and Ralph Angel decides if he can forgive Darla. Note : This episode is 90 minutes. Season 3 ( 2018 ) No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers ( millions ) 30 `` A Rock, a River, a Tree '' DeMane Davis Kat Candler May 29, 2018 ( 2018 - 05 - 29 ) 1.48 31 `` Of Their Sojourn Here '' Patricia Cardoso Anthony Sparks May 30, 2018 ( 2018 - 05 - 30 ) 1.04 32 `` Your Distant Destiny '' Lauren Wolkstein Erika L. Johnson June 6, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 06 ) 0.92 33 `` No Haven in My Shadow '' Maria Govan Mike Flynn June 13, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 13 ) 1.13 34 5 `` A Little Lower Than Angels '' Shaz Bennett Chloé Hung June 20, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 20 ) 1.14 35 6 `` Delicate and Strangely Made '' Christina Choe Channing Godfrey Peoples June 27, 2018 ( 2018 - 06 - 27 ) 1.17 36 7 `` Study War No More '' DeMane Davis Anthony Sparks July 11, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 11 ) 1.20 37 8 `` Come, Clad in Peace '' DeMane Davis Erika L. Johnson July 18, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 18 ) 1.01 38 9 `` The Tree and Stone Were One '' Nijla Mumin Anthony Sparks July 25, 2018 ( 2018 - 07 - 25 ) 1.05 39 10 `` Here Beside the River '' TBA TBA August 1, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 01 ) 1.02 40 11 `` Your Passages Have Been Paid '' TBA TBA August 8, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 08 ) 1.05 41 12 `` The Horizon Leans Forward '' TBA TBA August 15, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 15 ) TBD 42 13 `` From on the Pulse of Morning '' TBA TBA August 22, 2018 ( 2018 - 08 - 22 ) TBD Reception Critical response The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 93 % approval rating for the first season, with an average rating of 7.4 / 10 based on 41 reviews. The website 's critical consensus reads, `` With an authenticity of culture and place and strong performances throughout, Queen Sugar rises above melodrama in this alluring, unhurried and powerful portrait of a fractious black American family. '' Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 75 out of 100 based on 25 critics for the season, indicating what the website considers to be `` generally favorable reviews ''. A 100 % approval rating for the second season was reported by Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 8.03 / 10 based on 7 reviews. Novel Main article : Queen Sugar ( novel ) UCLA graduate Natalie Baszile started writing Queen Sugar, the novel, in the early 1990s, but the text was only completed ten years later. She first presented the manuscript to publishers in 2009 but without any success. After revising the book for another two years, she resubmitted the text, with one agent agreeing to represent her. Baszile took part in a women writer 's retreat in Hedgebrook. A friend of hers who was also at the retreat, the novelist Sarah Manyika, suggested that she read part of Queen Sugar to fellow residents. Leigh Haber, O, The Oprah Magazine 's book editor was attending and loved the novel and passed it to people at Oprah 's Harpo Productions. A few months after that, Harpo called to say they wanted to option the book for a project. The book was published by Penguin in 2014 as Baszile 's debut novel and, a few months later, OWN negotiated the deal to turn the book into a television series. Accolades Year Award Recipient ( s ) Result 2017 48th NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Drama Series Queen Sugar Won Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Kofi Siriboe Nominated Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Rutina Wesley Nominated Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series Ava DuVernay ( for `` First Things First '' ) Won Anthony Sparks ( for `` By Any Chance '' ) Nominated 2017 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Original Score -- TV Show / Limited Series Meshell Ndegeocello Nominated 2018 49th NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Drama Series Queen Sugar Nominated Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Kofi Siriboe Nominated Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Rutina Wesley Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Dondre Whitfield Nominated Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Tina Lifford Nominated References ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( February 2, 2015 ). `` Oprah Winfrey To Co-Star In & Co-Create With ' Selma ' Filmmaker Ava DuVernay ' Queen Sugar ' OWN Drama Series ''. 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Question: who plays darla's mother in queen sugar
Answer: Michael Michele