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Ambitions
GenreSoap opera
Family drama
Created by
Starring
ComposerAkira Kosemura
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkOprah Winfrey Network
ReleaseJune 18, 2019 (2019-06-18) –
present (present)

Ambitions is an American drama television series created by Jamey Giddens and Will Packer, and executive produced by Will Packer Productions and Lionsgate Television.[1] The series stars Robin Givens as the glamorous and powerful Stephanie Carlisle, the wife of Atlanta Mayor, and Essence Atkins as Amara, a lawyer in U.S. Attorney’s Office, who recently relocated to Atlanta.

The series premiered on June 18, 2019 on the Oprah Winfrey Network.[2] The second half of the first season debuts on OWN, November 12, 2019.

Synopsis

Ambitions explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America’s hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The action revolves around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Carlisle (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from Spelman College who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives. Stephanie is married to driven Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian J. White). At the story’s inception, Amara and her husband, Titus Hughes (Kendrick Cross), move to Atlanta for a fresh start. Huge themes of gentrification and the American opioid crisis ground the series in the reality of today. Unforgettable strivers like round-the-way diner owner Rondell Lancaster (Brely Evans) and Mexican-American fashion designer Bella Tru (Erica Page) round out the ensemble cast of regulars.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

  • Christina Kirkman as Lori Purifoy, daughter of Hunter Purifoy
  • Steven Williams as Stephen Carlisle, a powerful attorney and father of Stephanie
  • Brian Bosworth as Hunter Purifoy, a pharmaceutical magnate
  • Deena Dill as Juniper Purifoy, Hunter's wife
  • Gino Anthony Pesi as Greg Peters
  • Kayla Smith as Carly Lancaster, Stephanie and Evan's daughter
  • Donna Biscoe as Irene Perkins Carlise, Stephanie's mother
  • Tony Vaughn as Evan "Senior" Lancaster, Sr., Evan and Rondell's father who founded Thelma's Place
  • Lana Young as Inez Trujillo, Bella's mother who works at Thelma's Place
  • Felisha Terrell as Marilyn Barnes, Stephanie and Amara's sorority sister, a philanthropist
  • E. Roger Mitchell as Marvin Barnes, Marilyn’s husband and owner of Beta Nu Electric

Episodes

No.Title [3]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [3]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Friends & Lovers"Benny BoomJamey GiddensJune 18, 2019 (2019-06-18)1.18[4]
2"Woman to Woman"Larry ShawKevin ArkadieJune 25, 2019 (2019-06-25)1.14[5]
3"Welcome to Birmingham"Larry ShawSusan DansbyJuly 2, 2019 (2019-07-02)1.09[6]
4"Reap What You Sew"Benny BoomMichele Val JeanJuly 9, 2019 (2019-07-09)0.75[7]
5"Killing Me Softly"Benny BoomTrey AnthonyJuly 16, 2019 (2019-07-16)0.59[8]
6"What About Your Friends"Angela GomesJamey GiddensJuly 23, 2019 (2019-07-23)0.71[9]
7"Poison and Wine"Angela GomesJazmen Darnell BrownJuly 30, 2019 (2019-07-30)0.68[10]
8"Backstabbers"Neema BarnetteSusan DansbyAugust 6, 2019 (2019-08-06)0.71[11]
9"Giving Up"Neema BarnetteMichele Val JeanAugust 13, 2019 (2019-08-13)0.66[12]
10"Ex-Factor"Benny BoomGabrielle Fulton PonderAugust 20, 2019 (2019-08-20)0.74[13]
11"A Change is Gonna Come"Benny BoomKevin ArkadieAugust 27, 2019 (2019-08-27)0.79[14]
12"The Thrill Is Gone"Kenny LeonJazmen Darnell BrownNovember 12, 2019 (2019-11-12)0.59[15]
13"Since I Lost My Baby"Kenny LeonJacqueline McKinley & Antonia MarchNovember 19, 2019 (2019-11-19)0.54[16]
14"You Owe Me"Crystle RobersonGabrielle Fulton PonderNovember 26, 2019 (2019-11-26)0.54[17]
15"Blood on the Dance Floor"Crystle RobersonJazmen Darnell BrownDecember 3, 2019 (2019-12-03)0.60[18]
16"Hit 'em Up"UnknownUnknownDecember 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)0.54[19]
17"Through the Wire"UnknownUnknownDecember 10, 2019 (2019-12-10)0.48[20]
18"Save the Best for Last"UnknownUnknownDecember 17, 2019 (2019-12-17)N/A

Production

Development

On April 17, 2018, it was announced that Oprah Winfrey Network ordered straight-to-series new scripted drama Ambitions from producer Will Packer and Lionsgate Television.[1] The series was created by Jamey Giddens.[21] Kevin Arkadie later has joined as showrunner and Benny Boom directing the pilot episode.[22]

Casting

On November 13, 2018, it was announced that Robin Givens will play the leading role, well as Essence Atkins, Brian J. White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, and Erica Page was cast as series regulars.[23] On December 4, 2018, Steven Williams and Christina Kirkman have joined the cast.[24] In January, 2019, Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi and Kayla Smith were cast in recurring roles for the first season.[25]

References

  1. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 17, 2018). "OWN Orders 2 Will Packer Series: Drama 'Ambitions' & Unscripted 'Ready To Love'". Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  2. ^ Trailer: The Series Premiere of "Ambitions" | Ambitions | Oprah Winfrey Network Oprah Winfrey Network Official YouTube Channel, May 7, 2019
  3. ^ a b "Ambitions – Listings". The Futon Critic. November 13, 2019.
  4. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (June 19, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.18.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (June 26, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.25.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 3, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.2.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  7. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 11, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.9.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 17, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.16.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 24, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.23.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (July 31, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.30.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 7, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.6.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  12. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 14, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.13.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  13. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 21, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.20.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  14. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (August 28, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.27.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  15. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 13, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.12.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  16. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 20, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.19.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  17. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (November 27, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.26.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  18. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (December 4, 2019). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 12.3.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  19. ^ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-tuesday-cable-originals-network-finals-12-10-2019.html. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  20. ^ http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-tuesday-cable-originals-network-finals-12-10-2019.html. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  21. ^ Holloway, Daniel (April 17, 2018). "OWN Orders Two Series From Will Packer". Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  22. ^ "Breaking News - OWN's New Family Saga "Ambitions," From Will Packer, Jamey Giddens, Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury, Starts Production in Atlanta - TheFutonCritic.com". www.thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  23. ^ Petski, Denise (November 13, 2018). "'Ambitions': Robin Givens To Lead Ensemble Cast Of Will Packer's OWN Drama Series". Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  24. ^ Pedersen, Erik; Pedersen, Erik (December 4, 2018). "'Ambitions': Steven Williams & Christina Kirkman Join Will Packer's OWN Drama Series". Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  25. ^ Petski, Denise; Petski, Denise (January 8, 2019). "'Ambitions': Brian Bosworth, Deena Dill, Gino Anthony Pesi & Kayla Smith To Recur On OWN Drama Series". Retrieved March 10, 2019.

External links

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