Tyler Perry’s Ruthless returns to BET+ for the back half of its fifth season, with the drama reaching new heights. Season 5B premieres March 13 with a three-episode drop, followed by weekly episodes leading up to the season finale on April 24.
The gripping series follows Ruth (Melissa L. Williams) as she continues to navigate life inside the dangerous Rakudushis cult. According to the streamer, this season promises even more chaos: “Blood is shed on both sides of the compound, alliances will crumble, trust will be nonexistent, and the innocent will be punished. Who will be left standing when the dust settles?”
Ruthless stars an ensemble cast, including Matt Cedeño, Michelle Nuñez, Blue Kimble, Colin McCalla, and Baadja-Lyne Odums. The writing team for Season 5B features Mark E. Swinton, Brayon Davis, Meagan Daine, Osokwe Vasquez, Dui Jarrod, and F.R. Drakaea, with Armani Ortiz directing the episodes. Produced by Tyler Perry Studios, the show continues to build suspense with each new chapter.
Why does this return matter? Ruthless stands out for its bold storytelling and deep dive into survival, power dynamics, and cult life—subjects rarely explored in Black-led dramas. With Perry at the helm, the series adds another layer to BET+’s growing slate of original content, delivering high stakes and shocking twists every step of the way.
Season 5B of Tyler Perry’s Ruthless launches April 13 on BET+. Buckle up for what’s sure to be the most intense season yet.
