Season 2 of BET’s hit dramedy is officially in the can — and creator Diarra Kilpatrick says it’s something special.
Diarra Kilpatrick took to Instagram to announce that filming has wrapped on the second season of Diarra From Detroit, posting a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos and a heartfelt message to the cast and crew.
“And that’s a wrap! Season 2 of Diarra from Detroit is officially in the can,” Kilpatrick wrote. “We had a time 😂… and yes, I still need to learn ‘Boots on the Ground.’ To everyone who touched this season — THANK YOU. The love, the laughter, the spirit you brought made this more than work. We built something beautiful and full of Black joy together. I love y’all deeply.”
Kilpatrick’s words hint at a season filled with same unfiltered originality that made Diarra From Detroit one of BET’s standout hits.
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Earlier this year, we reported that Harlem star Shoniqua Shandai and Dave Z Martin (English Teacher, The Good Daughter) joined the sophomore season. Shandai will play Raqueeba, Diarra’s sharp-tongued and opinionated cousin, while Martin will portray Booker, a street-smart criminal whose path crosses with Diarra’s in unexpected ways.
Returning for Season 2 are series regulars Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry, and Jon Chaffin.
And judging by recent posts, fans can expect even more familiar faces — P-Valley’s Nicco Annan shared his own wrap message, which while doesn’t confirm he’s part of the new season, does make me want to keep an eye out for him:
“THANK YOU for having me,” Annan wrote. “Season 2 is a wrap & it was so much fun playing with this talented & kind group of artists! We are all in the midst of finding joy. Season 2 is an adventure that’ll drive you crazy 😜🎶.”
Diarra From Detroit debuted to strong acclaim earlier this year, ranking as the No. 1 new cable series among Black viewers year-to-date and second overall among scripted cable shows with Black audiences 18–49 — trailing only BET’s Tyler Perry’s Sistas, according to Nielsen.
Season 1 followed Diarra, a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her determined search leads her into a decades-old mystery rooted in Detroit’s underworld, pulling her friends, co-workers, and lovers into the chaos.
Produced by BET Studios and Khalabo Ink Society, Diarra From Detroit is executive produced by Diarra Kilpatrick, Kenya Barris, and Miles Orion Feldsott.
If the season wrap photos are any indication, Season 2 promises to double down on everything that made Diarra From Detroit a breakout success — humor, mystery, and a whole lot of Black joy.