July 28, 2017 (2017-07-28) – May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)
The Rich and the Ruthless is an American television comedy series created, produced and directed by Victoria Rowell. The series stars Rowell and Richard Brooks. The series is loosely based on Rowell's novels Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva and The Young and the Ruthless, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fictional soap opera.[1][2]
The six-episode first season premiered on the streaming service Allblk on July 28, 2017.[3] On August 24, 2017, the series was renewed for a second season.[4] The third season premiered on May 23, 2019.[5][6] The fourth season moved to BET+ and premiered on May 13, 2021.[7]