Zatima season 3 is on the way and while news is still forthcoming, there have been intriguing announcements regarding the cast and more. A spinoff of the comedy-drama series Sistas, Zatima is a BET+ show that follows Zachary “Zac” Taylor (Devale Ellis) and Fatima Wilson (Crystal Renee Hayslett), a new couple who set out to begin their relationship only to immediately have to face secrets, lies, and exes that threaten to undo them. Like Sistas, Zatima (a portmanteau of Zac and Fatima) comes from the director and creator of the Madea movie franchise, Tyler Perry.
The show first premiered in September 2022 with 10 episodes, and the 20-episode second season was split over two parts between March and September 2023. Zatima blends Perry’s signature comedy styling with a heartfelt and dramatic story carried by the excellent chemistry between Ellis and Hayslett. Season 2 of the show ended with plenty of threads lingering for a follow-up and fans of Zatima will be glad to know season 3 is on its way with cast details and more being periodically released.
Zatima Season 3 Latest News
A Release Date & Trailer Are Revealed
Though news was scant regarding the third outing for quite some time, the latest update comes in the form of a trailer and release date for Zatima season 3. As announced by TV Line, the Tyler Perry creation is set to hit BET+ on Thursday, October 3, 2024, and there are plenty of surprises in store for the Sistas spinoff. The trailer itself teases brewing tension between Zac and his brother, Jeremiah, as well as a potential pregnancy storyline. Perhaps most surprisingly of all, the trailer also reveals that Sistas alum Trinity Whiteside will return as Preston.
The official Instagram account for BET+ shared the trailer:
Zatima Season 3 Release Date
Season 3 Arrives In October
Fans were teased throughout 2024 with updates regarding the production of Zatima season 3, and BET+ has finally announced the release date. The Sistas off-shoot will return to BET+ starting on Thursday, October 3, with a two-episode premiere. Things will then shift to an episode-per-week format for the remainder of the 10-episode season.
Zatima
season 2 concluded on September 21, 2023.
Zatima Season 3 Cast
Expect The Main Cast To Return
Even though news was scant throughout most of 2024, cast details were revealed shortly after the season 2 finale. An Instagram reel from star Devale Ellis’ official account (iamdevale) posted in December 2023, revealed some of the returning main cast members for Zatima season 3. Ellis confirmed his own return as Zachary “Zac” Taylor and Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima Wilson will of course, be back. Joining them will be Remington Hoffman as Bryce, Guyviaud Joseph as Tony, and Ameer Baraka as Jeremiah.
Additionally, it has since been confirmed that Nzinga Imani is reprising her role as Angela, while Cameron Fuller is back as Nathan. Jasmim Brown is back as Deja, as well as Redaric Williams as Paul and Laila Odom as Connie. The trailer for Zatima season 3 also revealed that Sistas alum Trinity Whiteside will return as Preston.
The confirmed cast of Zatima season 3 includes:
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Actor |
Zatima Role |
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Crystal Renee Hayslett |
Fatima |
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Devale Ellis |
Zac |
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Nzinga Imani |
Angela |
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Remington Hoffman |
Bryce |
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Guyviaud Joseph |
Tony |
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Ameer Baraka |
Jeremiah |
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Cameron Fuller |
Nathan |
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Jasmin Brown |
Deja |
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Redaric Williams |
Paul |
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Laila Odom |
Connie |
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Trinity Whiteside |
Preston |
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Zatima Season 3 Story
Domestic Strife & A Baby On The Way
Zatima
season 3 has a lot of ground to cover, and the underrated streaming series is seemingly only just getting started.
While much about the story for Zatima season 3 has not been revealed yet, season 2 ended with storylines that will surely be picked up. Zac had a lot to deal with by the end of the previous season, from his mother passing away to learning that Bryce was responsible for freezing his bank accounts, and the rekindling of his relationship with Fatima. This puts him in a precarious position, especially when he learns about his brother’s conduct.
On a more positive note, Fatima learns she is pregnant, and that Zac is the father. This will add new wrinkles to the series, and will undoubtedly spark some new drama to carry throughout the season. Zatima season 3 has a lot of ground to cover, and the underrated streaming series is seemingly only just getting started.
Zatima Season 3 Trailer
Watch The Trailer Below
In anticipation of the show’s October return, BET+ revealed a teaser for Fatima season 3 that gives viewers everything they need to know. The baby news has taken center stage, but the troubles that Zac faced in the previous season are still hanging around. A conflict arises between Zac and his brother Jeremiah, especially after he learns of his brother’s abusive behavior. Elsewhere, the return of Preston might cause more than a few bumps as well.
