Series synopsis
Twenties is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on BET on March 4, 2020. It ended on December 15, 2021. It stars Jevon McFerrin, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Jojo T. Gibbs and Christina Elmore.
Hattie, a queer African American woman, hangs out with her two straight best friends Mari and Nia, in Los Angeles as they try to figure out life, love and the professional world.
Premise
Hattie, a queer African American woman, hangs out with her two straight best friends Mari and Nia, in Los Angeles as they try to figure out life, love and the professional world.
Premise: Your twenties are a work of art.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jevon McFerrin as Chuck
- Alex Alomar Akpobome as Ben
- Jojo T. Gibbs as Hattie
- Christina Elmore as Marie
- Gabrielle Graham as Nia
- Sophina Brown as Ida B.
Guest cast
- Aziza Scott as Azie
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 4, 2020 | April 15, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 13, 2021 | December 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Aspiring screenwriter Hattie finds herself evicted, jobless, and down on her luck before she runs into the famed writer/producer Ida B. whose show Cocoa's Butter, Hattie has shaded on social media. |
March 4, 2020 |
| 2 |
I've Got the World on a String Hattie navigates office politics on her first day as a writer's PA. Marie gets hassled by her gambling mother, while Nia takes a chance on a date with her yoga client. |
March 4, 2020 |
| 3 |
Happy Place Hattie searches in vain for her happy place to write. Marie is pitted against the only other black executive at the studio. Nia questions whether she's on the right career path. |
March 11, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
One Night Only? Hattie juggles working on her script, settling into a new place, and trying to make it work with Ida B. Meanwhile, Nia starts her first day on Cocoa’s Butter, and Marie questions her relationship with Chuck, played by Jevon McFerrin. |
October 13, 2021 |
| 2 |
Special Delivery Nia works on her social media presence and Hattie plays house at Ida B.'s, and receives harsh feedback on her script; as Marie's relationship with Chuck becomes even more strained, things heat up with Zach at the office. |
October 20, 2021 |
| 3 | Killing Me Softly with His Song | October 27, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 4, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2021 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |