Sacrifice (TV series)

Sacrifice
Genre
Created byChris Stokes
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Chris Stokes
  • Kevin Arkadie
  • Marques Houston
Camera setupMultiple camera
Running time40–50 minutes
Production companyFootage Films
Original release
NetworkBET+
ReleaseNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)

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

Recurring

Guest

  • Michael Toland as Arnold Lang[3][4]
  • James Trevena as Joshua Lang[3][4]

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
FilmDecember 19, 2019 (2019-12-19)
110November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)

Film (2019)

TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
"Sacrifice"Chris StokesChris StokesDecember 19, 2019 (2019-12-19)September 28, 20210.28[7]

Season 1 (2021)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air date [8][9]U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
1"Rescue Me"Oz ScottKevin ArkadieNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)August 17, 20220.38[10]
2"Mama Didn't Lie"Oz ScottKevin ArkadieNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)August 17, 20220.37[10]
3"Rage to Survive"Jill CarterAntonia March & Jacqueline McKinleyNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)August 24, 20220.37[11]
4"The "In" Crowd"Jill CarterArt MonterastelliNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)August 24, 20220.35[11]
5"Oh, What a Night"Oz ScottMarcus J. GuilloryNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)August 31, 20220.32[12]
6"Blues with a Feeling"Oz ScottChris StokesNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)August 31, 20220.36[12]
7"Down in the Bottom"Crystle RobersonPia WilsonNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)September 7, 20220.30[13]
8"Reconsider Baby"Crystle RobersonGabrielle Fulton PonderNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)September 7, 20220.25[13]
9"Don't You Lie to Me"Mary Lou BelliBrandon Tanori & Angela TrevinoNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)September 14, 20220.33[14]
10"Don't Mess Up a Good Thing"Mary Lou BelliKevin Arkadie & Antonia March & Jacqueline McKinleyNovember 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)September 14, 20220.24[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

  1. ^ "Chris Stokes on Instagram: "Season 2 on @betplus @bet #Sacrifice #createdbyme @chrisstokes1969 @footagefilmsstudios"". Instagram. July 15, 2022. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Sacrifice - TV Series". BET+. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b Petski, Denise (August 16, 2021). "Good Trouble Casts Odelya Halevi; Frankie Smith Joins Sacrifice". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Hailu, Selome (October 21, 2021). "ABC Sets Women of the Movement Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  7. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (September 29, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Tuesday 9.28.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  8. ^ "Sacrifice – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Sacrifice – Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (August 18, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 8.17.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (August 25, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 8.24.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (September 1, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 8.31.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  13. ^ a b Salem, Mitch (September 8, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.7.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED w/ Broadcast Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (September 15, 2022). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Wednesday 9.14.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 28, 2020). "BET+ Movie Sacrifice Starring Paula Patton Picked Up To Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  19. ^ "Video: BET+ Originals - "Sacrifice" Season 1" (Press release). BET. October 25, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.