Oprah Winfrey has delivered an incredible first season of the new drama series Greenleaf.
The show, which is now available to view on Netflix, focuses on the plight of the Greenleaf family who lead the Calvary Fellowship World Ministries in Memphis Tennessee.
Based on the traditional concept of black American Pentecostal churches, the show takes a twist as scandals are uncovered.
It plays on the stereotypical concept of the “family that has it all together”.
Oprah Winfrey makes several guest appearances, as she plays Mavis – the sister of the head of the church, Bishop James Greenleaf.
The show is definitely worth a try for anyone who is interested in ‘drama’.
The cast is exceptionally talented.
Some of the notable names include Keith David who plays Bishop James Greenleaf. He is also featuring in the upcoming film Nice Guys, starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe.
Other actors include Merle Dandridge portrays Grace “Gigi” Greenleaf, estranged daughter of the powerful Greenleaf family. She has featured in several shows including Sons of Anarchy, 24, Criminal minds, among others – Lamman Rucker portrays Jacob Greenleaf, son of the powerful Greenleaf family.
He has featured in films such as The Man in 3B, Black Coffee and Where’s the Love?
You can find out about the rest of the cast here.
After a very successful first season, there are indications that Season 2 is on the way, for Netfilx viewers.
It appears to be available on the Oprah Winfrey Network already. The challenge remains that Africa generally gets content like this, a little later than the rest of the developed world.
Anyhow, It’s a great show and we highly recommend it.
Check out the season one trailer: