Series synopsis
5th Ward is an American drama television series that premiered on UMC on March 2, 2018. It was created by Greg Carter. It stars Mya, Allison Nguyen, Louis Gusemano and Carl Anthony Payne II.
5th Ward
5th Ward; is a fresh episodic series that captures the gamut of problems that plague inner city communities in an enlightening entertaining, and fast paced way. Fifth Ward is a historic black neighborhood located in Houston, Texas. Similar to Brooklyn in New York City or Compton in Los Angeles, Fifth Ward is a neighborhood in the midst of a dramatic cultural change. Created by Houston filmmaker Greg Carter, episodes tackle today’s relevant social, economic and political issues throu ...
Premise
5th Ward
5th Ward; is a fresh episodic series that captures the gamut of problems that plague inner city communities in an enlightening entertaining, and fast paced way. Fifth Ward is a historic black neighborhood located in Houston, Texas. Similar to Brooklyn in New York City or Compton in Los Angeles, Fifth Ward is a neighborhood in the midst of a dramatic cultural change. Created by Houston filmmaker Greg Carter, episodes tackle today’s relevant social, economic and political issues through the eyes of three generations of the Kennedys, an extended black family living in the neighborhood since the 1950′s.
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Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mya as Mina Kennedy
- Allison Nguyen as Jazmine Tran
- Louis Gusemano as Greg Sones
- Carl Anthony Payne II as Councilman Davis
- Cayden Wilson as James Kennedy
- Christopher O'Neal as Bam
- Gary Anthony Sturgis as Blue
Guest cast
- Brandy Specks as Atty Amelia Bradley
- Jalene Mack as Wanda Kennedy
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 2, 2018 | April 6, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 30, 2020 | September 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Keepin' It Trill Life in Houston's Fifth Ward as seen through the eyes of some of its residents including single mom, Mina (Mýa) and her sons (Jefferson, Wilson). Councilman Davis (Payne) maneuver through political minefields with the Mayor (Temple) and Rev. Parker (Jolivette). Officer Robert Kennedy (Tommy) embraces his past in Fifth Ward after a promotion. The Tran family moves into Fifth Ward. Neigborhood club owner, Blue (Sturgis), makes a romantic move. |
March 2, 2018 |
| 2 |
Da Nickel Mina faces challenges adjusting to her new job facing condemnation from every corner. Robert tries to get closer to his estranged nephews. Mina's son, James, paints a mural. Ray Ray meets Jazmine Tran (Nguyen) and her mother (Hoang) registering at school. Councilman Davis makes a political enemy and has doubts about an office affair with Marcie (Steele), his office manager. |
March 9, 2018 |
| 3 |
Elbows & Vogues The death of a latino kid on the wrong side of the tracks creates tension. Robert and his next in command, Sones (Gusemano), try to diffuse the problem. Ray Ray and Jazmine fall for each other much to the dismay of Bam (O'Neal) and her friends. Councilman Davis meets reporter Allyson Lathan (Carrasco). Seth's cousin is murdered, his latino counterpart in Fifth Ward and rival Carlos is suspected. |
March 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
LBJ General Blue and Mina await the birth of their first child together. Davis is forced to make a deal with his rival to avoid going to prison, but people from his past are determined to bring him down. Kennedy and Sones are investigated for staging the massacre at the truce meeting, while Sones remains in a coma. Jazmine and Ray Ray are forced to make difficult decisions. |
July 30, 2020 |
| 2 |
Lyons Ave. The untimely death of Anthony Barnes, a black kid in the Fifth Ward, at the hands of police creates tension in the city and Donell X is there to take advantage of the situation. Internal Affairs presses Sones and Kennedy for answers. Blue opens a jazz club but he and Mina face challenges. Ray Ray and Jazmine do a radio interview with dire consequences. Davis faces harassment from an unseen threat. |
August 6, 2020 |
| 3 |
Harris Co. Jail Robert and Sones build a team to help solve the gun problem in the Fifth Ward. Ray Ray and Jazmine face their biggest challenge yet. Bam's grandmother takes a turn for the worse as he discovers a family secret. Davis meets with a reporter to help solve the mystery of who is plotting against him. Mina plans to sing at the church but Blue is against it. |
August 13, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | UMC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2018 |
| Last aired | September 3, 2020 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday |