First Wives Club

First Wives Club is an American comedy television series, based on the 1996 film of the same name written by Robert Harling, that premiered in September 19, 2019 on BET+. The series was renewed for a second season on November 26, 2019, and premiered on July 15, 2021. On September 8, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season. Unlike the original film, the series features an entirely African-American cast. Premise The First Wives Club is set in New York City and follow "three women, Ari, Bree, and Hazel who band together after their marriages fall apart, and who find strength in their sisterhood – and of course a little revenge." Cast and characters Main Michelle Buteau as Dr. Bree Washington Jill Scott as Hazel Rachelle Ryan Michelle Bathe as Ariel "Ari" Montgomery (née Carmichael) (seasons 1–2) Mark Tallman as David Montgomery RonReaco Lee as Gary Washington Malik Yoba as Derrick Ellsworth (season 1) Michelle Mitchenor as Jayla Wright (season 2–present)