Sacrifice (TV series)

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Sacrifice
Genre
Created by Chris Stokes
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Chris Stokes
  • Kevin Arkadie
  • Marques Houston
Camera setup Multiple camera
Running time40–50 minutes
Production companyFootage Films
Original release
Network BET+
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]

Contents

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

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
Film December 19, 2019 (2019-12-19)
1 10November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)

Film (2019)

TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateBET air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
"Sacrifice" Chris Stokes Chris 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 Scott Kevin 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 Roberson Pia 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 Belli Brandon 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]

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References

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