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Lifetime’s ‘Love of a Lifetime’ Slate Is a Celebration of Black Love

This November, Lifetime is rolling out its “Love of a Lifetime” slate—a month-long celebration of romance, drama, and the power of second chances. Featuring collaborations with bestselling authors like Terry McMillan and Eric Jerome Dickey, along with Grammy-winning icon Toni Braxton, the lineup teases heartfelt stories about love, friendship, resilience, and redemption. From faith-driven romances to two-part literary adaptations and a music-inspired drama, here’s what’s coming to Lifetime every Saturday in November.

Taye Diggs, Lesley-Ann Brandt, and Aimee Garcia Star in New Lifetime Film 'His, Hers & Ours' from Terry McMillan Franchise

Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers, and Ours

Premiere Date: November 1, 2025

Synopsis:
Blending love, family, and second chances, His, Hers, and Ours follows a couple navigating the challenges of building a life together while balancing the dynamics of a blended family. With Terry McMillan’s signature wit and heartfelt storytelling, the film explores how love endures through compromise, connection, and resilience.

Cast: Taye Diggs, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Aimee Garcia

Karrueche Tran and Mark J.P. Hood to Star in Lifetime’s ‘Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love’

Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love

Premiere Date: November 8, 2025

Synopsis:
Platinum-selling rapper Charlie Jones (Karrueche Tran) has seen her career and reputation rocked by scandal. Court-ordered community service introduces her to Pastor Kyrus Owens (Mark JP Hood), a devoted minister fundraising to rebuild his congregation’s home. Despite their worlds being miles apart, an undeniable spark forms between them. As their relationship grows, his congregation begins to question his choices, while Charlie struggles to reconcile her image with her desire for redemption. Together, they must rely on honesty, faith, and love to bridge the divide.

Cast: Karrueche Tran, Mark JP Hood, Tobias Truvillion, B. Simone, Reginae Carter, Da Brat

Director: Stan Brooks

Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers

Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers (Two-Part Event)

Premiere Dates: November 15 & 16, 2025

Synopsis:
Based on Eric Jerome Dickey’s bestselling novel, this two-part drama follows Debra (Naturi Naughton), a driven doctor, and Shelby (Simone Missick), her free-spirited best friend, whose lives become intertwined with Leonard (Kendrick Sampson), a rising comedian, and Tyrese (RonReaco Lee), his loyal best friend. As love blossoms and passions flare, tragedy strikes, forcing the four to confront betrayal, forgiveness, and the meaning of chosen family.

Cast: Naturi Naughton, Simone Missick, Kendrick Sampson, RonReaco Lee
Director: D’Angela Proctor

Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough

Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough

Premiere Date: November 22, 2025

Synopsis:
Inspired by Toni Braxton’s Grammy-winning hit, the film follows bestselling author Mel Montgomery (Braxton) as her world unravels after discovering her boyfriend Richard (Thomas Cadrot) has been deceiving her. When she learns he is engaged to her estranged college friend Monica (Essence Atkins), the two women—alongside Mel’s loyal best friend Candy (Yvette Nicole Brown)—put old wounds aside and unite. What begins as betrayal turns into a story of resilience and empowerment, showing that sisterhood is the strongest love of all.

Cast: Toni Braxton, Essence Atkins, Yvette Nicole Brown, Thomas Cadrot

Director: Stan Brooks

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