Onyx Collective’s family comedy, Unprisoned has added three new cast members for its second season: Brandee Evans (P-Valley) will recur in the series with Oliver Hudson (The Cleaning Lady) and Jamie Chung (Lovecraft Country) guest starring. Season 2 premieres Wednesday, July 17 on Hulu with all 8 episodes dropping at once.
Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan’s life, UnPrisoned follows a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist, social media influencer and single mom, Paige Alexander (Kerry Washington), whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad, Edwin Alexander (Delroy Lindo), gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son Finn (Faly Rakotohavana). Marque Richardson, Brenda Strong, Tim Daly, Jee Young Han, and Jordyn McIntosh round out the cast.
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Season 2 delves deeper into the Paige and Edwin’s family dynamic. Paige’s therapy practice is in trouble, Finn’s anxiety is through the roof, Edwin is still figuring out how to get his life together outside of prison, and their relationships are more complicated than ever. The family needs help, and it’s time to call in a professional – OTHER than Paige. They turn to a “family radical healing coach,” who throws out all the rules to free them of the issues, old wounds and family secrets holding them back.
Evans will play Ava, Mal’s (Marque Richardson) new girlfriend. She just finished law school and is smart, and confident, but often underestimated. Hudson will play Johnny, Finn’s biological dad. He’s a musician who is funny, pretty chill and lives in Los Angeles with his wife. Although he hasn’t been a traditional father, he cares about Finn. Chung will play Kiki, Paige’s best friend from college. Twenty years later, Kiki is married, polyamorous, and still the life of the party.
The series is executive produced by Tracy McMillan, Yvette Lee Bowser and Kerry Washington, alongside Pilar Savone, through their Simpson Street production company, and Delroy Lindo. Joy Gorman Wettels and Jen Braeden also executive produce. The series hails from Onyx Collective on Hulu and is produced by ABC Signature.
The series, which premiered in March 2023 and quickly became a fan favorite, follows the life of single mom and therapist Paige Alexander as she navigates the challenges of parenthood, relationships, and her father’s return from prison. With Kerry Washington also serving as an executive producer, “UnPrisoned” has been lauded for its unique perspective on modern family dynamics.
Ahead of its return, check out some first look images below.
