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Revision as of 04:52, 27 August 2017

Tales
GenreDrama
Created byIrv Gotti
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producerIrv Gotti
ProducersKeith Neal
Ron Robinson
Joy Kecken
Yule Caise
Running time42 minutes
Production companyVisionary Ideas
Original release
NetworkBET
ReleaseJune 27, 2017 (2017-06-27) –
present

Tales is an American drama anthology television series created by Irv Gotti. The series premiered on June 27, 2017, on BET.[1][2]

Premise

Each episode tells a new "tale" inspired by past and current hip-hop songs weaved into visually and stunning stories.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Fuck the Police"Irv GottiStory by : Irv Gotti
Teleplay by : Sherman Payne & Joy Kecken
June 27, 2017 (2017-06-27)TBA0.544[3]

The controversial killing of a young white boy at the hands of two black police officers and a district attorney's struggle to convince the one witness to testify in court.

Cast: Boris Kodjoe, Matthew Noszka, Chet Hanks, Nafessa Williams, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Tyrin Turner, Clifton Powell

Note: Inspired by N.W.A's "Fuck tha Police".
2"Cold Hearted"Benny BoomDenise HarkavyJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)TBA0.451[4]

A mega-star rapper who gets fatally shot, with his faithful sidekick by his side, and all suspects - his wife, manager and best friend.

Cast: Keith Powers, Christian Robinson, Michelle Hayden, Sean Baker, Maino, Clayton Landey, MC Lyte

Note: Inspired by Meek Mill's "Cold Hearted".
3"A Story to Tell"Jessy TerreroStory by : Irv Gotti
Teleplay by : Yule Caise & Joy Kecken
July 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)TBA0.432[5]

In the aftermath of an apparent home invasion, the fiancée of an NBA superstar looks back dealing with her future husband's constant philandering ways and which led to her own affair with a neighborhood hustler.

Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Woody McClain, Elise Neal, Rico Ball, DC Young Fly, Lil Duval

Note: Inspired by The Notorious B.I.G.'s "I Got a Story to Tell"
4"TBA"

References

  1. ^ James Poniewozik (2017-06-26). "Review: In BET's 'Tales,' Rap Lyrics Get Lost in Translation". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  2. ^ Vibe (2017-06-27). "Review: Irv Gotti's First Episode Of Tales Targets Police Brutality". Vibe.com. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  3. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.27.2017". Showbuzz Daily. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2017-07-03.
  4. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals &a Network Finals: 7.11.2017". Showbuzz Daily. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
  5. ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.18.2017". Showbuzz Daily. 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2017-07-24.